Kennedy Bland

Experience

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  Eli Lilly and Company

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  ACOE Intern at Eli Lilly

  - Collaborated with another intern to book venues and food catering for Eli Lilly Day of Service for the department of 185 members with 94% satisfaction rate from conducted survey post-event - Managed at least two organizational projects at a time by planning daily use of time-management to successfully complete multiple tasks - Organized events in office for special events, volunteer opportunities, and department meetings weekly

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  College Internship Program (CIP)

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Life Skills Coach

  - Educated adults with autism in building independent living skills competencies and routines to develop an ability to live independently after program graduation - Conducted weekly menu planning sessions prior to grocery trips to establish a healthy diet and motivate students to try one new recipe per week- Co-developed a semester syllabus for weekly wellness and diet sessions with supervisor and created weekly presentations to deliver learning materials- Utilized and developed excel spreadsheets to track student development data in order to report independence development to students’ family Show less

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  Nonprofit Leadership Alliance IU

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Community Outreach Executive

  -Reach out to local nonprofits inquiring about volunteer and collaboration opportunities for our members to gain philanthropic experience, varying from local homeless shelters to campus farms-Plan and manage volunteer and social events for Nonprofit Leadership Alliance members, including an ice cream social that successfully recruited 20 new members-Promote organization and volunteer events while recruiting new volunteers through social media platforms, ensuring a wide range of volunteer interests were met to accommodate members Show less

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  O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Peer Educator

  -Develop blogs dedicated to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the career hub for the LGBTQIA+, first-generation, and students with disabilities populations-Provide support to students with analyzing and creating cover letters, resumes, job offers, and salary negotiations daily-Create resources to help students prepare for career fairs and networking events, such as a template of important questions to ask employers that show their true commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Show less

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  Indiana University Foundation

  May 2023 - now

  -Utilized CRM systems, including Blackbaud, to efficiently manage and track donor information, resulting in improved donor engagement and increased donor outreach.-Created personalized stewardship packets for donors who established scholarships, providing them with meaningful information about scholarship recipients and fostering strong donor relationships.-Identified and prioritized top 25 planned gift prospects from a pool of 20,000 alumni, employing strategic research and analysis to maximize fundraising potential and cultivate long-term philanthropic partnerships.-Conducted thorough philanthropic trend research, staying abreast of current industry developments and best practices, and utilized findings to inform fundraising strategies, resulting in more effective and targeted fundraising efforts. Show less

  • Individual Giving Officer

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Daniel C. Smith Philanthropy & Fundraising Intern

    May 2023 - Dec 2023