Sara Nelson

Experience

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  Carolina Youth Development Center

  Mar 2005 - Mar 2006

  Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator

  Responsible for planning and managing all aspects of fundraising events including “A Night for the Children” Auction raising $70,000, Bowl for Kids Sake and the Arby’s Charity Golf Tournament. Responsible for all in-kind solicitations and donations as needed in the organization, management of fundraising committees and volunteers.

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  Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS

  Mar 2006 - Mar 2008

  Project and Event Coordinator

  Planning of all events for professional trade organization with 5,000 members. Events included legislative reception, trade show, golf tournament, awards ceremony, holiday gala, fundraising auction and political forums.

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  Medical University of South Carolina

  Mar 2008 - Feb 2010

  Associate Director of Special Events- Children's Hospital Fund

  Responsible for complete oversight and relationship building of large corporate fundraising accounts for point of sale retail campaign including Wal-Mart, COSTCO, Food Lion and Sunoco with an annual fundraising goal of $650,000. Responsible for all media and public relations for MUSC Children’s Hospital Fund including pitching survivor stories and cause initiatives. Planned and coordinated inaugural WEZL and Y102.5 “Cares for Kids” Radiothon raising over $141,000. Responsible for all aspects of various community fundraising events throughout the year. Worked on a regular basis with volunteer committees, advisory board and hospital administration. Activities included coordinating the design and production of printed materials and creating and implementing new program ideas Show less

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  American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

  Feb 2010 - Jun 2022

  Director Of Development

  Responsible for coordinating, planning and implementation of activities and resources necessary to achieve campaign goals and fundraising objectives. Developed relationships and managed volunteer committees, ambassadors and influencer. Recruited, developed managed and cultivated corporate sponsorships

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  SHE RECOVERS® Foundation

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2024

  Fundraising Consultant

  Responsible for developing and leading a diversified revenue generation strategy for the organization, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, and foundation solicitation. Creating and implementing strategies to instill a culture of philanthropy in the organization’s staff and community, ensuring alignment with SHE RECOVERS’ Intentions and Guiding principles and seeking opportunities to showcase the impact and need to current and prospective donors. Working in collaboration with the CEO, Board of Directors, and other Foundation team members to create successful fundraising initiatives. Show less

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  The Sol Journey

  Jan 2023 - now

  ICF Certified Life Coach and Retreat Leader

  Life and mindset coaching for embodied and empowered change. Partnering with individuals to work through any areas they are feeling stuck, identifying what needs to shift and making an action plan for forward motion using a values based and holistic approach.

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  Meet Us on the Frontlines

  Jan 2024 - now

  Co-Founder

  Community, member based organization who prepares, connects and empowers individuals to activate on the frontlines of community.