Resume, Fundraising

1. Rachel D. Durci
2911 Grovewood Avenue; Parma, Ohio 44134 ● rdurci01@yahoo.com ● (330) 307-6951
SUMMARY
Fundraising professional with over thirteen years experience in the non-profit sector. Successful in
maintaining relationships with and providing exceptional customer service to donors. Functions well
in a fast-paced environment; possesses strong organizational skills, communication skills and time
management skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Way of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio
Campaign Associate August 2013 - Present
• Achieved 100% of my monetary goal for the 2014 campaign ($1.2M).
• Implement strategies in regard to donors to grow relationships and monetary contributions.
• Execute a plan to grow workplace giving by encouraging special events, corporate gifts,
presentations, pertinent speakers, etc.
• Develop relationships with volunteers, key donors, Employee Campaign Managers and
CEOs in the community; prepare and conduct meetings related to their specific workplace
campaigns
• Prepare and present to large and small groups of donors and potential donors on the
Community Impact Agenda and why they should support United Way of Greater Cleveland.
• Actively involved in helping to run the Loaned Executive Program: review resumes and
conduct interviews, facilitate the coordination of a two week training schedule, work with my
team to plan and implement the Loaned Executive thank you luncheon party annually.
• Supervised one Loaned Executive annually: present applicable accounts to the Loaned
Executive, conduct weekly meetings to offer help and ensure they are on track.
• Active participant and intregal part of four different internal committees with individual
responsibilities:
o Strategic Planning Committee focusing on researching and scheduling relevant
training for the entire Resource Development Department;
o Communicator’s Group focusing on developing an onboarding process for new
employees;
o Design Team Thinking focusing on scheduling events at various locations in the
community to raise awareness of United Way and to make our work fun;
o Proactively took charge of the Wellness Committee focusing on scheduling
monthly Lunch and Learn’s, a yearly Health Fair and exercise classes for the
entire staff.
Towards Employment, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio
Youth Specialist/Case Manager January 2008 - August 2013
• Conducted initial assessments to assure clients are prepared to begin the program; provided
appropriate referrals to clients to address identified challenges and barriers to employment;
information used to develop individual service plans.
• Conducted outreach and recruitment events/orientations to provide foster care youth
information on available education, training and employment opportunities.

2. Resume of Rachel Durci
• Maintained a caseload of up to 75 clients (working with low-income and disadvantaged adults
and youth).
• Assisted adult clients with job placement and retention, maintaining that at least 85% reach
30 days, 75% reach 90 days and 65% reach 180 days on the job.
• Facilitated job readiness workshops covering topics such as self-esteem, time management,
cover letter writing, resume writing and stress management.
• Maintained professional rapport with County staff, employers and other social service
agencies.
• Successfully coordinated a Clothing Closet by securing donated clothing twice; ensured all
clients had adequate work attire.
• Proven to be a team player by organizing and coordinating a weight loss challenge for co-
workers; assisted with employee focused events, i.e. job fairs, on the job training, etc.
Holcomb’s Education Resource (KnowVille) Mayfield Village, Ohio
Director April 2007 - October 2007
• Interviewed, hired and supervised all employees; assigned duties for all staff.
• Managed the daily operations of the facility such as organizing and scheduling activities for
the participants and marketing the services of the facility.
• Maintained a $200,000 budget for payroll, supplies, utilities and programs.
Department of Job and Family Services Painesville, Ohio
Social Worker III August 2004 - March 2007
• Worked with abused, neglected and hostile children and adults, including the elderly.
• Conducted home, school and office visits to gather information and investigate the
complaints of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect.
• Maintained confidentiality and met mandatory deadlines by completing all paperwork in a
timely manner and visiting families within 24 hours of the complaint.
• Linked families to community resources such as anger management, counseling, drug and
alcohol rehabilitation programs and victim’s assistance programs.
• Worked closely with staff, prosecutors and judges at the municipal, probate and juvenile
courts, including testifying and being an integral part of the court process.
Boy Scouts of America Warren, Ohio
District Executive June 2003 - July 2004
• Recruited adult volunteers and youth members which brought in revenue for my district.
• Assisted with and budgeted for community events.
• Coordinated a successful fundraising campaign raising over $35,000, exceeding the goal.
• Assisted in planning different community events, i.e Cub Scout Fun Day, Boy Scout Camp
Week; Scouts at other community events, etc.
SKILLS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Attend United Way Young Leaders events
• Volunteer annually at United Way of Greater Cleveland Annual Event, Rock the Catwalk, Fall
Ball, other United Way events as needed
• Volunteer annually (2008-2013) at the Towards Employment fundraising event
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3. Resume of Rachel Durci
• Strong computer ability including Microsoft Word and Outlook; keyboard 85 w.p.m.
EDUCATION
Kent State University Kent, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
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