Amy Chase

Experience

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  Thompson Management Associates

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Conference Manager
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  Chesapeake Bay Foundation

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  • Special Events Coordinator

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  • Donor Relations Coordinator

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2002
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  CBF Events

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Manager
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  Chesapeake Bay Foundation

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Manager of Events and Promotions

  • Oversaw development and execution of promotions and events for Development Department including donor events, promotional events, and large-scale celebration and fundraising events. • Engaged in research and development for new event concepts with focus on long-range planning and fundraising goals. • Launched database tracking personal and professional information of top donors and board members, resulting in customized solicitation events aligned with hobbies and interests. • Fostered partnerships with corporate directors and generated revenue through corporate sponsorships. • Innovated and managed online merchandise store targeting members and donors. • Boosted cause-related donations through promotional efforts with non-profit organizations, for- profit businesses, social groups, schools and universities. • Collaborated to create, plan and manage the inaugural Bands in the Sand fundraiser, now an annual event which to date has raised over $3 million dollars for CBF. Show less

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  Conference and Logistics Consultants

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Account Manager

  • Provided concurrent planning of conferences and conventions for corporate and association clientele. including Grantmakers in Health, National Association of Home Care and Hospice, and the Maryland State Dental Association. • Executed events through project lifecycles. • Drafted conference goals and themes, budgets, and schedules. • Facilitated production of meeting publications and promotional materials. • Managed speakers, VIPs, and vendors; site selections; hotel reservations; exhibit companies; food and beverage arrangements; and tours and recreational events. • Issued post-event ROI reporting. • Supported preparation of sales proposals and contracts for new accounts. Show less

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  Whole Foods Market

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Marketing Team Leader

  • Led store's marketing team including store artists, demo specialists and healthy eating specialist. • Drafted marketing strategy to achieve store-specific objectives, and communicated marketing initiatives to store leadership and team. • Established cause-based marketing relationships with local environmentally-conscious companies and non-profit organizations. • Recruited farmers and culinary artisans for expansion of local product selection and created, planned and managed a weekly farmer's market in the retail area surrounding the store to increase visibility of and foot traffic to neighboring retailers and restaurants.• Participated in community meetings, events, and trade shows as corporate representative. • Responsible for media relations including press releases, video interviews and press tours during store's relocation and expansion in 2009.• Ran quarterly customer focus groups to improve store's customer satisfaction ratings and augment product selection and services offered.• Managed annual store donation budget of approximately $50,000. Sponsored local events and donated products in support of local non-profit organizations and schools. • Conceptualized, planned and managed the team member volunteer program to participate in projects such as Habitat for Humanity builds, stream cleanups, and assistance to the Light House Shelter.• Created innovative fundraising events at the store and in the community to support causes that included Haitian earthquake relief, food banks, pet adoptions for local pet shelters, healthy lunch options for public school students and emergency housing for victims of domestic violence.• Planned and managed the most successful e-cycle event in company history with two tractor trailers of e-waste recovered from local community. Show less

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  Free Range Improv

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2019

  Actor

  http://www.freerangeimprov.com/

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  BioTechnical Institute of Maryland, Inc.

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Director of Marketing and Development

  • Responsible for fund and resource development, marketing and external communications including total redesign and development of website and rebranding of organization. • Identified, cultivated and solicited new sources of funding from corporate and private foundation as well as public funding opportunities and partnerships. • Developed and implemented a marketing plan for both BTI and BioSciConcepts, BTI's social venture offering fee-based core workshops to life science professionals, revenues going to support BTI's non-profit mission. • Collaborated with community partners and other non-profits to maximize funding opportunities as well as social supports and opportunities for students. • Acted as a liaison between BTI and the biotech community to secure internships and employment for graduates and donations of supplies and equipment for BTI's teaching laboratories.• Developed and implemented special events including a visit and tour by Governor Martin O'Malley, graduations, donor stewardship receptions and open houses for industry employers. • Closely collaborated with BTI's Board of Directors to pursue funding and outreach opportunities.• Testified before Maryland legislature in support of workforce funding legislation.• Collaborated with Executive Director on successful plan to solicit and receive state funding of $250,000 in fiscal year 2014, receiving the first state grant in BTI's 15 year history. Show less

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  Maryland Food Bank

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Director Of Corporate Relations

  * Responsible for identifying, researching, and cultivating new corporate major gift ($10,000+) donors.* Strategized on fundable program elements to complement corporate donors corporate social responsibility goals with employee engagement through volunteering, workplace giving, matching gifts, sponsorship and cause market opportunities. * Conceptualized and managed cause marketing partnerships with local industries (restaurant, grocery, retail) to create mutually beneficial partnerships.* Represented Maryland Food Bank at business networking events, festivals, community meetings, corporate activities and governmental functions. * Worked closely with all major grocers on food donation programs.* Raised funds for and awareness of FoodWorks, the Maryland Food Bank's tuition-free culinary training program. Show less

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  AK Chase Associates LLC

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  Our focus is strategically aligning companies with the causes that are important to their business, corporate culture, employees and customers. We utilize our expertise and experience to create innovative and impactful partnerships and programs to drive positive brand recognition, increase employee engagement, benefit communities and support non-profits.

  • Principal Consultant

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Executive

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2022
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  CACI International Inc

  Feb 2022 - now

  Please note: Questions about CACI’s philanthropic focus as well as funding requests must go through CACI Cares, https://www.caci.com/caci-cares. I will not respond to CACI funding requests sent to me on LinkedIn. Thank you.

  • Head of Corporate Philanthropy

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Corporate Philanthropy Specialist

    Feb 2022 - Dec 2023