Sarah Barrera, CFRE

Experience

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  Campfire USA

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  Program Specialist

  Led the daily activities of 15-35 campers which included arts and crafts and other team interactions that fostered a positive experienceProvided team mediation when necessary to minimize conflict and maintain a safe environment Oversaw the well-being of all campers ensuring safety guidelines were followed

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  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Intern

  Wrote press releases and special interest stories to generate increased awareness of the impact the organization has within the communityCreated a sponsorship booklet to highlight an upcoming event to secure sponsorship renewals and acquire new local area sponsors Helped with media advertisement for events held by the foundation through the accurate upkeep and maintenance of the internal media contact list

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  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  Logistics Specialist- Northeast Chapter, Fort Worth Office

  Coordinated logistics for the foundation’s priority events including the Great Strides Walk, Cycle for Life, Texas Rose Round Up, and 65 Roses Wine and Food Extravaganza. Secured in-kind donations, coordinated vendors according to the event timeline, and oversaw creation of event signage. Responsible for social media communications for the chapter including Constant Contacts, Facebook, and Twitter. Created chapter newsletters and wrote Press Releases in order to publicize chapter events. Worked frequently in the Microsoft and Adobe Suites. Recruited, trained, cultivated volunteers for events and for office support. Served as the primary staff liaison to the Logistics Committee of volunteers for the Walk and delegated responsibilities to each member. Identified and cultivated volunteer leadership for events.Served as Office Manager. Oversaw that the office ran according to foundation procedures and donations were processed correctly. Worked frequently in the donor and auction databases, processed all expenses for office and balances general ledger to ensure smooth office processes and that the foundation audits are correct. Oversaw all sponsor mailings to solicit donations. Show less

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  Texas Health Resources Foundation

  Jul 2014 - now

  Coordinates key fundraising events including Puttin’ on the Pink, Black & White Gala and Levis & Lace. Events have raised more than $1,000,000 in total since 2014. Oversees committee meetings for all events and guides recruitment of new members for each committee. Plans an appreciation event for each event committee to celebrate their achievements. Oversees the creation, printing and mailing of print materials. Works with the communications team to create a social media plan to publicize each event.Supports the Puttin’ on the Pink committee and event chairs. Supports the underwriting committee to sell tables and tickets to the event, raffle committee to solicit donations to create packages and the Survivor Model committee to invite cancer survivors to be guest models during the fashion show. Oversees planning and execution of all logistics of the Puttin’ on the Pink event including a Survivor Model Happy Hour and Kick Off Party. Works with production company for production of the fashion show. Works with volunteers to secure stores to feature in the fashion show.Supports the Black & White Gala and event chairs in fundraising efforts. Supports the underwriting committee to secure table sponsorships, auction committee to solicit donations to create packages and the publicity committee to publicize the event to the committee. Oversees all logistics, including catering, entertainment and other fundraising opportunities at the event.Supports the Levis & Lace committee and event chairs. Supports the underwriting committee to secure tables for the event and auction committee to solicit donations for packages. Coordinates all logistics, including catering, entertainment and décor.Coordinates Scrubs Days for hospitals in the system. Works with clinical staff to create an agenda, taking guests behind the scenes of a day at the hospital. Coordinates logistics, speakers and catering to ensure the day is seamless and enjoyable for guests. Show less

  • Director of Donor Relations

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Donor Relations Manager

    Apr 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Special Events Coordinator

    Jul 2014 - Apr 2019