Andrew Nelson

Experience

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  Ty Stober for Vancouver City Council

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Campaign Manager

  • Planned and executed every part of Ty Stober’s race for city Council• Wrote the campaign plan, developed the strategy to win, engineered field plan based on win number, implemented the fundraising plan, and assessed the needs for volunteers and money• Developed campaign message by writing talking points, speeches and literature• Recruited, trained, and managed staff to execute the field plan• Coordinated with local political parties, community leaders, and other campaigns

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  Daniella Levine Cava for County Commission

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Finance Director

  • Wrote and executed $700,000 fundraising plan achieved through events, phone calls, mail, and email solicitations• Created fast-paced, results-driven work environment• Strategized methods to increase donations using new platforms• Maintained accurate database of donors in database, NGP/VAN• Ensured acknowledgment of donations through personalized mailed thank you letters• Recruited and managed volunteers for serving at fundraising events, making phone calls, and helping to get out the vote Show less

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  The Wolfsonian–FIU

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2018

  Membership Manager

  • Wrote development plan for $1.1M budget and reached goal through major gifts, foundations, and corporate grants• Developed new marketing strategies to reach donors through printed materials, web pages, emails, phone calls, and social media• Strategized ways of reaching new constituents, including companies• Increased revenue by 50% through personal outreach• Organized fundraising events, from private tours to galas• Assisted writing grants for youth educational programs• Ensured every constitute remained inspired and informed through meticulous database management Show less

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  Asheville Area Arts Council

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

  Development Manager

  • Wrote an annual fundraising plan to achieve $150,000 annual goal • Researched donor prospects, made funding requests, and secured financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations• Trained and assisted Board and staff in best practices in fundraising to strengthen the financial resources of the organization• Spearheaded the cultivation of donor relationships with the Executive Director and Board• Helped develop and craft messaging for the purpose of attracting event sponsors, donors, and members• Collaborated with the staff and the events committee on planning, managing, and executing fundraising events• Managed the fundraising database, gift acknowledgements, and donor recognition• Supplied all required fundraising reports for leadership decisions Show less

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  Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2022

  Development Coordinator

  • Managed the 2019 Autumn in Asheville fundraising event, successfully raising $65,614 through ticket sales, sponsorships, and auction items• Raised $15,300 for the K. Ray Bailey Scholarship in the place of the 17th Annual K. Ray Bailey Golf Classic• Raised $10,235 for the Student Emergency Fund from an email campaign in response to the coronavirus• Executed the Data Integrity Plan with advancement volunteer• Alex Comfort’s Fundraising Bootcamp XV alumni• Blackbaud's Certified Raiser’s Edge Professional holder• Transitioned fundraising process online in response to the coronavirus Show less

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  University of North Carolina Asheville

  May 2022 - now

  Assistant Director of Advancement Services