Lauren White Resume
Lauren White - ------------ -------------
Performing Arts Experience:
Former Performing Member of:
UNH Sisters in Step Dance Team; 2009 � 2012
UNH Dance Showcase; 2010 � 2012
Kathy Blake Dance Studios Senior Dance Company; 2004 - 2008
Assistant Director of Theater Arts Program
YMCA Camp Sargent, 2009-2010 Merrimack, NH
Developed performance projects for groups of 6-10 performing arts campers and advertised and planned camp activities with the Director of Performing Arts
Work Experience
Associate Director of Development
Groundwork Lawrence, 2016-Present Lawrence, MA
Engage with community, federal, and national funders to secure support for transformative initiatives that empower community members and promote environmental, economic, and social well-being. Nurture relationships with 30+ grant funding organizations.
� Prepare grant proposals � achieving 80% success rate � formulate budgets, compile data for financial reports.
o Secured $618,000 in grant funding since March 2016.
� Coordinate fundraising logistics for annual fundraising event attended by over 350 people to secure additional $385,000 in funding since March 2016 in collaboration with team of four staff members.
� Manage Raiser�s Edge database with 10,000 constituent records.
Grant Writer
Independent Contractor, 2015-2016 Beaumont, TX
Consulted with nonprofits (Disability Ministries of Grace, Good Seed Community Development Corp, All the Children are Children, and The Gift of Life Program) to research funding opportunities.
� Identified grant programs that aligned with organizational needs and missions.
� Guided clients through document requirements and application processes, including financial paperwork and budget development.
Development Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County, 2014-2015 Houston, TX
Cultivated relationships, coordinated events, and managed direct mail campaigns to raise funds for annual operating budget. Drove grant application process, including continuing stewardship and financial reporting. Managed donor database; supervised 2 office volunteers.
� Supervised efforts of 300+ construction site volunteers.
� Managed social media presence, organized television appearances, and secured newspaper interviews.
� Secured $280,000 in sponsorships, including $100,000 foundation grant.
� Planned and executed annual fundraising gala and donor appreciation events.
� Engaged corporate sponsors and community faith leaders through new volunteer initiatives.
� Directed activities of Tool Box Bash and Women Build fundraising committees; helped establish Youth Build committee; helped net $115,000 in donations.
� Maintained relationships with local media, donors, and volunteer event committees.
Annual Fund Coordinator
Rice University, 2012-2014 Houston, TX
Served as important contact between Annual Fund and alumni volunteers/donors; coordinated work of 200 Annual Fund volunteers.
� Compiled and analyzed expenses, facilitated communication with other campus fundraising departments, and managed volunteer database.
� Launched employee community group to facilitate cross-department partnerships; helped create new parent portal for annual fund giving.
Education
Master of Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Specialization
Boston College, Current Student (Anticipated Graduation Date May 2021) Chestnut Hill, MA
� Current member of Altruism Seminar with the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Linguistics
University of New Hampshire, 2012 Durham, NH
� University Honors Program.
� Member, Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society.
� Presented senior honors thesis (Language Attitudes in America: A study of English-only policy in the United States) as part of Institutional Review Board process.
Lauren White - ------------ -------------
Performing Arts Experience:
Former Performing Member of:
UNH Sisters in Step Dance Team; 2009 � 2012
UNH Dance Showcase; 2010 � 2012
Kathy Blake Dance Studios Senior Dance Company; 2004 - 2008
Assistant Director of Theater Arts Program
YMCA Camp Sargent, 2009-2010 Merrimack, NH
Developed performance projects for groups of 6-10 performing arts campers and advertised and planned camp activities with the Director of Performing Arts
Work Experience
Associate Director of Development
Groundwork Lawrence, 2016-Present Lawrence, MA
Engage with community, federal, and national funders to secure support for transformative initiatives that empower community members and promote environmental, economic, and social well-being. Nurture relationships with 30+ grant funding organizations.
� Prepare grant proposals � achieving 80% success rate � formulate budgets, compile data for financial reports.
o Secured $618,000 in grant funding since March 2016.
� Coordinate fundraising logistics for annual fundraising event attended by over 350 people to secure additional $385,000 in funding since March 2016 in collaboration with team of four staff members.
� Manage Raiser�s Edge database with 10,000 constituent records.
Grant Writer
Independent Contractor, 2015-2016 Beaumont, TX
Consulted with nonprofits (Disability Ministries of Grace, Good Seed Community Development Corp, All the Children are Children, and The Gift of Life Program) to research funding opportunities.
� Identified grant programs that aligned with organizational needs and missions.
� Guided clients through document requirements and application processes, including financial paperwork and budget development.
Development Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County, 2014-2015 Houston, TX
Cultivated relationships, coordinated events, and managed direct mail campaigns to raise funds for annual operating budget. Drove grant application process, including continuing stewardship and financial reporting. Managed donor database; supervised 2 office volunteers.
� Supervised efforts of 300+ construction site volunteers.
� Managed social media presence, organized television appearances, and secured newspaper interviews.
� Secured $280,000 in sponsorships, including $100,000 foundation grant.
� Planned and executed annual fundraising gala and donor appreciation events.
� Engaged corporate sponsors and community faith leaders through new volunteer initiatives.
� Directed activities of Tool Box Bash and Women Build fundraising committees; helped establish Youth Build committee; helped net $115,000 in donations.
� Maintained relationships with local media, donors, and volunteer event committees.
Annual Fund Coordinator
Rice University, 2012-2014 Houston, TX
Served as important contact between Annual Fund and alumni volunteers/donors; coordinated work of 200 Annual Fund volunteers.
� Compiled and analyzed expenses, facilitated communication with other campus fundraising departments, and managed volunteer database.
� Launched employee community group to facilitate cross-department partnerships; helped create new parent portal for annual fund giving.
Education
Master of Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Specialization
Boston College, Current Student (Anticipated Graduation Date May 2021) Chestnut Hill, MA
� Current member of Altruism Seminar with the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Linguistics
University of New Hampshire, 2012 Durham, NH
� University Honors Program.
� Member, Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society.
� Presented senior honors thesis (Language Attitudes in America: A study of English-only policy in the United States) as part of Institutional Review Board process.