Lawrence Rush

Lawrence Rush

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Gift Processing and Donor Data Manager at Hetrick-Martin Institute

  • Education

    • Japan Center for Michigan Universities

      2010 - 2010
      Study Abroad Japanese Language and Culture

      • Completed Summer Intensive Japanese Language Program • Tutored Japanese students in conversational English language conventions and grammar• Volunteered at Inae-Higashi Elementary School• Toured major historical landmarks and traveled extensively throughout the country

    • University of Michigan-Dearborn

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor’s Degree History and Psychology 3.96 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society, Campus Band (at Ann Arbor campus)

  • Experience

    • University of Michigan-Dearborn Department of Behavioral Sciences

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2012
      Research Assistant

      • Designed my own study titled "Time Metaphors" (ran 529 participants, analyzed data, and created written presentation)• Participated in Nitya Sethuraman’s study of verb learning in children • Recruited participants and ran experiments• Transcribed, coded, and analyzed data • Designed and built stimuli (developed tests, collected and created media to include in experiments, etc…)• Conducted miscellaneous lab duties (i.e., organizing experiment records and filing papers, cleaning and organizing lab materials, participating in studies conducted by others in the lab, library/computer research) Show less

    • Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus

      Feb 2012 - Jan 2020

      • Retained duties from internship and Development Associate positions• Managed the Raiser’s Edge Database, including gift entry, constituent entry, and database maintenance and management as well as database cleanup• Trained in museum shop and front desk duties (guest check-in, payment processing)• Scheduled meetings and maintained master calendar for institution• Prepared documents for Director and for Board Member meetings• Assisted in program planning and logistics• Coordinated and oversaw events• Acted as a liaison between the community, special guests, and the museum• Managed fundraising projects (power2give) Show less

      • Database Administrator and Social Media Manager

        Sept 2015 - Jan 2020
      • Social Media Manager a Program Associate

        Mar 2012 - Dec 2015
      • Intern

        Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
      • Development Associate

        Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
    • Michael Kile Realtor

      Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
      Database and Social Media Consultant

      • Manage contact database and develop strategy for future growth. • Build social media strategy to raise awareness of realtor and drive direct business.• Develop content to address various facets of real estate endeavors.• Offer training in social media best practices.

    • Van Andel Institute

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2021

      • Database Management• Online Donation Platform Management• Prospect Research• Portfolio Management• Analytics and Reporting• Administrative Duties• Gift Processing• Supervising system training and troubleshooting

      • Philanthropy Operations Manager

        Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
      • Development Database Administrator I

        Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
      • Data Coordinator II

        Aug 2017 - Jan 2020
      • Fundraising Data Coordinator I

        Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Hetrick-Martin Institute

      Jan 2022 - now
      Gift Processing and Donor Data Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ResearchPoint Certified Fundamentals

      Blackbaud
      Jan 2021
    • Organizational Best Practices - Fundraising

      Blackbaud
      Jan 2021
    • Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Fundamentals

      Blackbaud
      Mar 2022
    • Luminate Online Certified Fundamentals

      Blackbaud
      Mar 2017
    • Rasier's Edge NXT Fundamentals

      Blackbaud
      Jan 2021
    • Raiser's Edge Certified Fundamentals

      Blackbaud
      Jan 2021
    • Raiser's Edge NXT Professional

      Blackbaud
      Jan 2021
    • Organizational Best Practices - Marketing

      Blackbaud
      Jan 2021
    • Blackbaud Luminate Online Fundamentals

      Blackbaud
      Feb 2022
    • Raiser's Edge Certified Professional

      Blackbaud
      Jan 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lawrence Rush
      Robert C. Hernandez Award of Excellence Blackbaud Dec 2017 The Robert C. Hernandez Award is awarded to five outstanding Blackbaud Community Members and Champions who have made significant contributions to the Blackbaud experience through their activity in both Blackbaud Community and Blackbaud Champions.
    • Awarded to Lawrence Rush
      Graduated with High Distinction University of Michigan-Dearborn Dec 2012