1. KAREN MILLER
952-992-0048
1370 Douglas Dr N #309 Golden Valley, MN 55422
nerak254@me.com
SUMMARY
Highly motivated fund raising professional offering education and experience in program
development and management. Skilled in event planning, annual giving campaigns and
volunteer recruitment. Excellent organizational, leadership and interpersonal communication
skills. Creative, innovative with talent for building positive donor relationships leading to
increased fundraising. Key areas of experience include:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASID MN-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS 2014-2017
Chapter Administrative Director -Managed all aspects of Chapter operations. Facilitated meetings
and events. Maintained records and files. Managed chapter finances through Quickbooks. Facilitated
chapter communications with members through email and Constant Contact. Worked with national office
to facilitate a national meeting held in Minneapolis.
NEHAMA –JEWISH RESPONSE TO DISASTER 2007
Volunteer Manager - Recruit volunteers for deployment to disaster sites. Organize and promote the
Friends of Nechama. Explore and develop fundraising opportunities. Compose and prepare annual fund
development reports.
AMERICAN RED CROSS 2006 – 2007
HealthSpeak Program Manager - Provided curriculum development, scheduling, coordination, and
delivery of Red Cross HealthSpeak presentations in 40 elementary schools. Established key relationships
with school personnel and community organizations. Provided constant evaluation and upgrades to the
HealthSpeak program to maintain high quality presentation delivery and participant satisfaction.
MINNESOTA DOLLAR FOR SCHOLARS 2 years
Manager of Chapter and Collegiate Partner Relations - Identified new business funding opportunities.
Maintained existing chapters and post secondary institution relationships. Increased local chapters by
20% and post-secondary partnerships by 50%. Recruited and mentored Minnesota Dollar for Scholars
board members.
AUGUSTANA CARE CORPORATION 1 year
Director of Development - Directed the Minneapolis campus annual giving program, in excess of
$200,000 per year. Identified and wrote successful proposals. Established and nurtured relationships
with clients and prospective gift donors. Devised an in-house employee giving program implemented
throughout the Augustanta Care Corporation. Managed and coordinated specials funding raising events
including the donor recognition event and charity golf tournament.
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 2 years
District Manager - Recruited, trained and supervised fundraising event personnel at a variety of events.
Effective managed a signature special event exceeding the fundraising goal by $10,000 budget.
Developed a superb working relationship with local business and governmental departments.
Program Development Event Planning and Promotion
Board Recruitment Fundraising/Fund Development
Volunteer Recruitment Basic Grant and Proposal Writing

2. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 4 years
Community Manager – Metro Division
Recruited volunteers and board members from local business and government officials. Trained and
supervised volunteers at area events. Exceeded annual fund raising goals by over $150,000 in 1994,
1995, 1996, 1997.
Independent Consultant 10 years
Provided consultation services to non-profit organizations to identify and develop funding events to
support future successful fund raising opportunities. Developed, designed and supervised printing and
distribution of monthly newsletters and e-newsletter campaigns. Provided clients with program
performance reports and funding evaluations.
Campaign Consultant Loaned Executive Program through the Greater Twin Cities United Way
2001 - Promoted and expanded the giving campaigns of 20 midsize organizations.
2005- Managed the Leadership Giving program in three metro territories for the 2005 campaign.
Planning Committee - Brown v Board of Education 50th Anniversary Celebration
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
APPLE 2007-present
Specialist, Business Team - Assist Apple store customers as well as business customers with technology
purchases. Translate “techno-speak language into layman terms to develop technology solutions based on
customers stated needs suggesting products, providing a high level personalized shopping experience.
Top Sales producer achieving over $1,000,000 of sales in fiscal 2009and 2010. Achieved Apple Sales
Professional designation for the last 4 years.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of St. Thomas - Mini MBA Certificate, Business Communications –
Cardinal Stritch University- Bachelor of Science Marketing and Management
1st Course in Fundraising-AFP
Planned Giving Course – A Brisk Walk Thorough The Basics – Robert A Evenson, CFRE
MN Council on Foundations Courses
• Grant Writing Basics
• Fundraising for the small shop
• Technology for Non-profits
PROFESSIONALAFFILIATIONS
Association of Fundraising Professionals
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Minneapolis Junior League
Cardinal Stritch University, Alumni Board of Directors
Methodist Hospital Foundation - Celebration for Life
Children's Program of Northern Ireland - Board of Directors
Hennepin County Guardian ad Litum
Minneapolis FBI Citizens Academy Graduate