Kailey Thielen

Experience

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  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

  Nov 2012 - May 2016

  Recruited, trained and supported corporate donors and volunteer committees in ALSAC core marketing campaigns throughout Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah while region was in transition. Managed and lead core programs including radio events, collegiate fundraising events, and other special events and promotions. Worked directly with key stakeholders for potential events and secured new partners for the upcoming year. Managed PR, marketing, and logistics for special events and community events in Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas markets, including St. Jude Legends for Charity Super Bowl Dinner, St. Jude Phoenix and Albuquerque Walks, cultivated and managed large scale ($500,000+) National Halloween Partnership, two National iHeart Media Radiothons, multiple collegiate events on The University of Arizona's campus. Show less

  • Senior Regional Development Representative

    Jul 2014 - May 2016

  • Regional Development Representative

    Nov 2012 - Jul 2014
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  Make-A-Wish America

  May 2016 - Aug 2019

  Managed a diversified portfolio of fundraising programs and corporate accounts totaling over $6 million dollars in major national corporate alliances, including Subaru of America, Topgolf, Airbnb, World Travel Holdings, and Isagenix. Collaborated with internal and external teams including C-Suite executives to create turnkey programs that expands revenue for Make-A-Wish while also providing an ROI to partners. Identified and proposed unique opportunities in line with sponsor’s core business goals to implement branded promotions that resulted in increased brand awareness and funding by 25% YOY. Led multiple team projects including the Sponsor Tools and Resources website development to continue to grow awareness and revenue for the organization's national partnerships. Created RFP and grant proposals for multiple national partnerships to renew and re-engage at the national level. Show less Managed a diversified portfolio of fundraising programs and corporate accounts totaling over $6 million dollars in major national corporate alliances, including Subaru of America, Topgolf, Discover Card, and Isagenix. Developed new concepts and creative initiatives for sponsor activation. Created strategic growth plans for high profile national corporate alliances that allow all parties to meet essential business objectives while supporting growth for the mission of Make-A-Wish America. Negotiated and executed contracts with national corporate sponsors. Collaborated with 62 chapters across the country and cross-departmentally to design marketing resources, consistency, and engagement for a successful implementation of a program. Show less

  • Corporate Alliances Manager II

    Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Corporate Alliances Manager

    May 2016 - Feb 2019
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  Autism Speaks

  Aug 2019 - May 2022

  National Director, Corporate Initiatives

  Responsible for organization strategic planning and execution for all fundraising relationships including point-of-sale and cause-marketing campaigns nationwide. Provided communication and execution tool-kits, trainings, and best practices for the organization to obtain new and expand upon existing business. Consulted all field staff on the development of fundraising relationships while also leading a portfolio of reputable brands including T.J. Maxx, White Castle, Panera Bread, Chuck-E-Cheese, SPB Hospitality, Vera Bradley, HHM, Wireless Zone, Inspire Brands, and more, with revenue and mission delivery goals at $6 million annually. Catalyst for curating new business activity within new and existing portfolio of corporate relationships, ensuring the successful management of strategic relationships within a corporate account management process. Created and implemented market and field activation plans for World Autism Month activation with corporate partners to increase funding and awareness for Autism Speaks. Collaborated with marketing teams on the creation of a secondary corporate partnerships campaign launching the first annual umbrella fall campaign Countdown for Kindness. Show less

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  The ALS Association

  Jun 2022 - now

  National Director, Pharma Partnerships

  Generates $1.5+ million annually in revenue through pharmaceutical & biotech industry partnerships. Responsible for management, stewardship, and growth of a diverse portfolio of industry partnerships. Collaborates with Mission and Marketing teams to develop and execute strategic partnership opportunities that focus on optimizing revenue and patient/caregiver impact by creating meaningful and valuable relationships within industry. Identifies patient-centered opportunities of alignment with industry partners to engage the ALS community in support the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Develop and manage a multi-faceted industry engagement program that ensures partnership longevity and sustainable revenue for signature ALS mission programs and initiatives. Identifies and develops internal staff training opportunities to educate on industry partnerships, programs, and engagement. Develops comprehensive and dynamic proposals that clearly articulate the multi-faceted mission of the ALS Association. Show less