Katie Corchis, CFRE

Experience

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  The King's College

  Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Admissions Counselor

  I personally called over 1500 potential students, provided on-site tours, and promoted the school's mission to prospective students, potential donors, and other prominent individuals.

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  Prudential Center

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Event Manager Intern

  I helped coordinate the duties of the Prudential Center's event staff during events such as NHL, NBA, and NCAA games and concerts. I planned meetings for the staff and made sure they were able to perform their duties during events. I also answered any guest and staff questions, responded to any complaints, and ensured a good experience for all event attendees.

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  WFCU Credit Union

  Nov 2014 - May 2018

  Member Consultant
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  Windsor Life Centre

  Feb 2016 - May 2018

  Development Coordinator

  -- Developed Windsor Life Centre’s fundraising strategy with regard to events, major gifts and volunteer opportunities, with an annual organizational revenue target of $1 million.-- Managed a pipeline of 1000-1500 donors annually, including major gift donors ($20,000+), focusing on program growth, improving donor engagement and increasing event registration rates through cultivation and stewardship.-- Acted as key event manager for all major fundraising events including the Walkathon, Golf Tournament, and Gala, accounting for $240,000 in revenue.-- Directly coordinated with, developed and provided oversight to 20 volunteers to assist with event execution.-- Strengthened donor relationships with the design and implementation of a new stewardship program using a detailed matrix schedule that identified triggers for stewarding actions throughout the year.-- Developed Windsor Life Centre’s monthly giving program allowing donors to see the impact of their contributions with information cards that spotlighted residents throughout their recovery process.-- Secured Windsor Life Centre’s first grant in the amount of $5,000, through compelling and strategic writing techniques that demonstrated the significance of Windsor Life Cycle’s mission.-- Enhanced marketing efforts for Windsor Life Centre through the implementation of new social media strategies and direct mail campaigns that improved community engagement and increased awareness. Show less

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  JDRF/FRDJ Canada

  May 2018 - May 2021

  -- Achieving and exceeding fundraising targets for peer-to-peer fundraising events-- Implementing best practices in peer to peer fundraising to increase participation andevent revenue-- Inspiring, motivating and stewarding a portfolio of fundraisers and volunteers-- Work closely with the volunteer event committees assigned to provide support tools andcommunicate progress on event fundraising-- Identifying and developing strategic key account volunteers to optimize eventparticipation-- Balancing prospecting and new account recruitment with key account stewardship anddevelopment-- Utilizes CRM database and systems as directed to manage relationships, accuratelyrecord interactions-- Collaborates closely with the corporate engagement and event experience teams toachieve the overall event objective-- Build meaningful connections with donors and volunteers that results in new and diverserevenue streams (i.e. major gifts, events fundraising, planned giving, corporatepartnerships) that further JDRF’s mission;-- Partner with volunteer leadership to solicit funding and other support from individuals,corporations, foundations and other sources of funding and/or influence. Developprospect solicitation strategies and proposals.-- Grow and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects through the development ofcultivation and solicitation plans to close major gifts ($5,000-$50,000);-- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of JDRF’s mission and research strategy. Show less --Achieving and exceeding fundraising targets--Implementing best practices in peer to peer fundraising to increase participation and event revenue--Inspiring, motivating and stewarding a portfolio of fundraisers--Identifying and developing strategic key account volunteers to optimize event participation--Balancing prospecting and new account recruitment with key account stewardship and development--Engaging those living with T1D and their families to promote JDRF programs--Collaborating with Regional Corporate Engagement and Event Experience teams to achieve overall event objectives Show less

  • Senior Development Officer

    Jul 2020 - May 2021

  • Senior Peer to Peer Fundraising Coordinator

    May 2018 - Jul 2020
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  United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent

  May 2021 - Mar 2022

  Relationship Manager, Digital Workplace

  --Cultivate and steward new and existing relationships using exceptional interpersonal communication skills, positive attitude, and approachable “people person” personality--Recruit and train employees in workplaces to be United Way Workplace Champions and raise funds through employee giving campaigns--Working with IT, payroll, marketing, and human resource teams embedded in workplaces, collaboratively plan to support and execute digital campaigns--Design and deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences that inspire audiences to engage with United Way--Tailor written and verbal communications to target audiences throughout their donor journey, discerning the level of detail and mannerism your donor will appreciate most--Energize donors, volunteers, and all other audiences, demonstrating your passion for our work through storytelling expertise--Use skills to actively listen to and identify donor needs, matching common interests and recognizing opportunities for growing new revenue streams--Bring donors to action with results-oriented approach, thinking on your feet and applying your excellent judgment to make an appropriate ask and secure their commitment--Collaborate with the marketing & communications team to plan, execute, and evaluate digital campaigns across channels, including email and social media--Analyze data from digital campaigns to empower strategic decision-making--Apply knowledge of fundraising principles to lead and motivate others, including workplace volunteers, to accomplish a common set of goals Show less

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  University of Windsor

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Senior Development Officer, Kinesiology and Athletics

    May 2023 - now

  • Major Gifts Officer, Kinesiology and Athletics

    Mar 2022 - May 2023