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Jennifer MacLean
~3735 Onyx Street Eugene Oregon 97405 ~botanistjennifer@gmail.com ~541-285-0419~
Executive Summary
An experienced nonprofit development manager with over 7 years directly working with resource development,
volunteers and outreach. Proven ability with marketing and branding nonprofits with multi-faceted missions
within a limited budget. Organized and creative in problem solving unique challenges nonprofit encounter.
Skills
Community
Outreach
Engagement
Volunteer
Management
Fundraising
Grant Writing
Teamwork
Public Speaking
Leadership
Communication
Organizing
Social Media
Presentations
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving
Project
Management
Prospecting and
Recruiting
Networking
Technology
Database
Management
Professional Experience
Executive Assistant Springfield/Eugene Habitat for Humanity, August 2016-present
Received funding for 100% of grants applied for; funded at 66% of the request in 5 months.
Manage the donor database DonorPerfect; input data, run reports, analyze donor metrics, 54% donor
retention rate, create events, process recurring donations, track funding campaigns, monitor house
sponsorships, manage corporate and business contributions, process in kind donations,
Member of the Communications Team; responsible for community outreach, branding, marketing,
events, social media and internal staff communications.
Responsible for managing and organizing all front office administrative functions.
Provide selection of new candidates to participate as client families in the programs.
Liaison for the executive director with the staff, board of directors, and community.
Events Coordinator Eugene Symphony, August 2015-November 2015
Responsible for scheduling and organizing all special events including intimate luncheons with patrons,
public engagement concerts, private after concert receptions, and exclusive recitals.
Planned and successfully executed a series of first time events in which previous music conductors
returned to entertain special luncheons and intimate rehearsals for private donors
Assisted in managing volunteer communications and expectations for the 50th
season Golden Gala.
Interim Executive Director NextStep Recycling, July 2013-May2015
Developed and executed funding campaign that resulted in a 40% increase in monetary donations.
Managed the day to day operations of two facilities and three satellite locations including over 40 staff,
800 volunteers annually.
Approved all accounts payable, employee payroll expenses, department expenses, and all transfer of
funds between accounts; Increased payments received from various recyclable commodities, previously
never utilized, increasing commodity revenue streams of 12%.
Handled all employee related HR issues, including hiring and firing.
Increased computer placements to over 300 local individuals per year, up 33%.
Met with invested leaders and fundraisers; maintained relationships with community partners.
Kept all contracts current and insured compliance with Federal and State regulatory agencies.
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Community Outreach & Volunteer Manager NextStep Recycling, September 2012-June 2013
Managed all volunteers, up to 800 individuals per year with orientations, tracking and progression
through our programs; facilitated computer placements; planned and organized all community events.
Recruited two additional board members, established new community partnerships, managed volunteer
coordinator, assisted with Jobs Plus employees training plans.
Planned and coordinated all community events, assisting with marketing plans, facilitated computer
placements with individuals and community groups.
Volunteer Coordinator NextStep Recycling, December 2011-September 2012
Recruited volunteers through outreach and direct partnerships for volunteer program geared towards
bridging the digital divide; educateand lead volunteers about the benefits of recycling.
Project Coordinator Partners For Clean Streams, Toledo, Ohio January–July 2011
Managed day to day activities of 30 acres of wetland habitat restoration project, including contractors,
vendors, and EPA assessment; used federal and state indexes to assess habitats including botanical and
macro-invertebrates.
Volunteering
Alvord Taylor Board of Directors ( 2017-present)
Community Advocacy Board Maternal Health ( 2017-present)
Summer Reading Program (2015)
Materials Exchange for the Community Arts MECCA (2012-2013)
Internal Revenue Service and AARP Tax Aid Program (2012 & 2013)
Master Recycler Program (2012-present)
GIS Consultant with Beyond Toxics (2011- 2012)
Practices of Herbal Medicine with Elk Mountain Herbs Laramie, Wyoming (2003-2004)
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration Colorado University May 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Botany & Horticulture University of Wyoming August 2005
Continuing Education
BNI Emerald City Business Builders, Charter Member (February 2016-present)
Chicks Connect Membership (January 2016-present)
Arbonne Central District Manager Training (September 2015)
Leadership Eugene/Springfield Program Chamber of Commerce (Oct. 2014-May 2015)
Mental Health First Aid for Youth Training (January 2015)
Ford Leadership Program: Effective Organizations (June 2014)
Eugene/Springfield Volunteer Network (October 2012-July 2014)
Lane Community College Nonprofit Business Management Program (2012-2013)
Association of Oregon Recyclers Conference (2012, 2013, 2014 as exhibitor)
Master Recycler Program: Lane County, Oregon (Spring 2012)
Volunteer Managers Professional Development Conference (May 2012)
Environmental Protection Agency Quality Program (May 2011)
Grantsmanship Training Program National Center for Grant Training (April 2011)
References
Kelly Bell, Master Recycler Program, Volunteer Coordinator; Kelly.BELL@co.lane.or.us 541-682-2059
Lorraine Kerwood-McKenzie, NextStep Recycling, Founder; lorrainekerwood@gmail.com
John Barnum, Mobility International USA, Director of Finance; johnb@microdocusa.com 541- 968-2280
Dwight Dzierzek, Northwest Community Credit Union, Business Relations; dhdzierzek@gmail.com 541-
953-2019