Vanessa Cubano

Experience

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  Simon Property Group

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Guest Service Representative

  Maintained multi-line phone services, customer service, worked in coordination with security, maintenance, and executive office.

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  Glass Odyssey

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Owner/Operator

  Created and implemented all operations of glass blowing retail storeConducted distribution operations with partnersSpearheaded all management and owner/operator duties and requirements, including employee and financial management.

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  SAFY, Inc.

  Oct 2007 - Jan 2011

  Special Projects Manager

  Began employment as Development Services supportPromoted to Special Projects Manager for Development DepartmentAttended Raiser's Edge software training sessions at Blackbaud University, South Carolina4 years experience as software management of Blackbaud Raiser's EdgeMaintain and clean-up non-profit fund development software systemCoordinated and completed direct mailing pieces (approx. 40,000 piece) and appealsCoordinated special events for over 10 cities nationwideResponsible for the creation of Development Volunteer Policies and Procedures for entire company, responsible for all tracking of company volunteers nationwide through Raiser's Edge databaseManagement and coordination of Gus Macker Events in 4 citiesAssisted Director of Contract Services in creation and submission of Request for Proposal (RFP) projects. Coordinated with local businesses and organizations to create a successful community event; Involved in creation, implementation, management and coordination of event activities and event volunteers exceeding over 500 volunteers in totalPersonally solicited over $100,000 in sponsorships and Gift-in-Kind donations in each city utilizing strong communication and relationship-building skillsDeveloped Gus Macker planning infrastructure for organization to utilize across multiple statesSolicited and negotiated secured sponsorships of up to $35,000 from individual sponsorships Show less

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  Antioch College

  Oct 2011 - Aug 2023

  Lead and manage Advancement office in all fundraising initiatives. Manage the Raiser's Edge Advancement Database for the college Advancement Services department. Act in role of Director of Alumni Relations through staffing transitions. Create new IS policies, Advancement Services policy manual, designed user access and policies and procedures, etc. Train user groups on database processes and requirements. Design and generate reports for all management and BOT. Act as central hub for all work under Advancement department as well as bridge the gap between Advancement and Finance. Show less

  • Vice President of Advancement

    May 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Interim Director of Advancement

    Dec 2021 - May 2022

  • Advancement Services Manager

    Oct 2011 - Jan 2022
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  Festival of Fire

  Jun 2012 - now

  Co Producer
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  Saybrook University

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  Associate Director of Institutional Advancement
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  Rutgers University - Camden

  Aug 2023 - now

  Manager of Special Projects - Special Assistant to the Chancellor