Evett Shulman Resume_0218
- 1. EVETT SHULMAN (C) 732-740-4222 eshulman12@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/evett-shulman _______________________________EXECUTIVE SUMMARY______________________________ Driven, enthusiastic and results oriented individual with successful experience in fundraising and business development. A strong networker and cultivator of strategic corporate and individual donor alliances resulting in organizational growth. Skilled in leading cross-functional team efforts to achieve maximum mission impact translating into long-term value. Fluency in building and promoting brand awareness to advance cause-marketing results and reach a target audience. _____________________________PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE___________________________ Development and Fundraising Consultant Professional Nonprofit Consultant ? Creation and implementation of strategy to diversify funding streams and engage new volunteers including but not limited to: write and administer State and foundation grants; development of major gifts program from pipeline identification to gift; implemented legacy giving program; local sponsorships procurement; donor stewardship ? Cultivate corporate and individual partnerships geared toward company long term growth ? Streamline branding and increase efforts focused on optimization of key marketing avenues yielding high impact exposure ? Strategic events geared toward fulfillment of revenue goals, company exposure and stewardship o Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County 10/17 – 2/18 Director of Development, interim o Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County 8/16- 9/17 Development Consultant American Heart Association 1/14-4/16 Regional Director, Monmouth and Ocean Counties ? Implemented long and short-term business strategies to achieve revenue objectives ? Identified, qualified and cultivated high-level corporate business leaders from the medical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as influential community stakeholders ? Met and exceed set goals increasing sponsor participation by 50%, and sponsorship return revenue by 30% ? Created compelling Corporate proposals directed at achieving either grant or sponsorship support ? Recruit and mobilize highly visible volunteer community leaders ? Developed timeline and budget for successful event execution ? Event responsibilities included the Shoreline Heart Walk and the annual Heart Ball Congregation Beth Chaim 6/11-12/13 Development Coordinator ? Responsible for evaluation, organization, and implementation of development initiatives including Capital Campaign, Annual Appeal and Endowment Campaign ? Developed and managed current and long-range strategies to build major gifts program ? Efforts included prospecting, cultivating and stewardship of individual donors
- 2. 2 ? Additional performance areas included community engagement - key liaison and relationship builder between Temple and local community organizations, created sustaining meaningful collaborations and business partnerships, and special events coordinator - organized and executed special fundraising events with attention to revenue and expense control ? Built strong volunteer base and manage teams to optimally perform core tasks Coldwater Creek 3/07-5/11 Assistant Manager ? Focused on creating culture of legendary customer service and maintained customer loyalty in a team environment ? Led team effort to exceed revenue goals by 11.5% average monthly ? Improved store power ranking by developing and implementing creative sales/marketing strategies Nouveau Prosthetics and Orthotics 1984-2006 Vice President of Business Development ? Accountable for growth and development of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) division ? Product evaluation, purchasing, marketing and sales, and patient assessment ? Hired and trained front office staff ? Managed accounts receivable and payable process ? American Board for Certification in Prosthetics & Orthotics, patient care ___________________________ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS_______________________ Brooklyn College - Master of Science in Education Pace University - Bachelor of Science in Education _________________________PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS______________________ ? Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP) ? Women in Development, NJ ? Monmouth - Ocean Development Council ______________________COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE_________________ ? Habitat for Humanity: Fundraising Event Coordinator, Project lead ? Marlboro Jewish Center: Board of Trustees, Sisterhood President, Fundraising Chairperson ? USCJ, Regional Office: Author’s Tour ? Women’s American ORT: Chapter President ? The Seeing Eye: Fundraising ? Center for Nonprofit, NJ: Annual Conference Volunteer Coordinator __________________________________CERTIFICATIONS______________________________ ? American Board for Certification in Prosthetics & Orthotics ? Certificate in Nonprofit Management ? Certificate Digital Blueprint Media ? Sandler Sales Training