Philanthropic Advisor, Major Gifts
Greater New York City Area
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Major Gifts Officer
January 2011 to August 2014
Greater New York City Area
NYC/MIAMI
Public Relations Strategist
January 2007 to December 2010
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Keller Williams Realty
Real Estate Marketing/Sales Consultant
January 2003 to December 2006
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Fox News Channel
Guest Booker (Apprenticeship)
August 2002 to December 2002
Greater New York City Area
Human Rights Campaign
Communications Manager
June 1999 to December 2001
Washington D.C. Metro Area
New York University
Master's Degree Fundraising and Grantmaking 4.0
2013 to 2015
Landmark Education
Landmark Education Forum and Advance Course; SELP; Communication Courses; Landmark Seminar Series Professional/Personal Training and Coaching
1983 to 2012
Florida Real Estate Salesperson Licensee/ Keller Williams Realty
2003 to 2003
American University
Master of Communications
2000 to 2001
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations/Marketing Public Relations
1994 to 1998
Exceeded major gifts goal by 12% and increased major gifts revenue by 25% to support $9 million+ organizational budget. Secured gifts between $1500 to 25k including multi-year gifts, renewals, and lapsed donors. Increased major donor roster by 25% - Managing high net-worth portfolio of 250+ donors ($1500+) Spearheaded the creation of a Board Fundraising Toolkit – a... Exceeded major gifts goal by 12% and increased major gifts revenue by 25% to support $9 million+ organizational budget. Secured gifts between $1500 to 25k including multi-year gifts, renewals, and lapsed donors. Increased major donor roster by 25% - Managing high net-worth portfolio of 250+ donors ($1500+) Spearheaded the creation of a Board Fundraising Toolkit – a "how to raise funds" guide for board members. Strategized identification, cultivation, and stewardship of high net-worth individuals, initially creating donor profiles and in-depth research of donors’ wealth, capacity, and affinity. Supervised house party logistics – exceeded events’ goals creating unprecedented fundraising results for the organization. Worked directly with hosts, coordinating events' logistics, invitations, tracking attendance, and ensuring proper follow up and coding of donors' information and giving in Raiser's Edge. Implemented a “customer service plan” with major donors increasing their understanding of the organization and solidifying their giving. Provided immediate responses to major donors' concerns, questions, requests, pledges, gifts and thank you processes. Supervised board members’ fundraising activities and helped them achieve their fundraising goals – Success rate 95 percent. Directed Board Members' Fundraising Committee monthly calls - assists co-chairs in increasing board members' participation, ensures calls run smoothly and timely, and produced projected results. Developed strong relationships with community leaders to support the organization to increase major donor base. Secured principal honoree (Edie Windsor – listed as #3 person of the year in Time magazine) for organization’s 40th Anniversary event resulting in increased attendance and revenue for the event Proficient in Raiser’s Edge.
What company does Anabel Evora work for?
Anabel Evora works for The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
What is Anabel Evora's role at The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force?
Anabel Evora is Major Gifts Officer
What industry does Anabel Evora work in?
Anabel Evora works in the Fund-Raising industry.
📖 Summary
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” I believe the future of our planet lies in this undeniable truth: we must dedicate our lives to humanity through the power of giving. .Major Gifts Officer @ Exceeded major gifts goal by 12% and increased major gifts revenue by 25% to support $9 million+ organizational budget. Secured gifts between $1500 to 25k including multi-year gifts, renewals, and lapsed donors. Increased major donor roster by 25% - Managing high net-worth portfolio of 250+ donors ($1500+) Spearheaded the creation of a Board Fundraising Toolkit – a "how to raise funds" guide for board members. Strategized identification, cultivation, and stewardship of high net-worth individuals, initially creating donor profiles and in-depth research of donors’ wealth, capacity, and affinity. Supervised house party logistics – exceeded events’ goals creating unprecedented fundraising results for the organization. Worked directly with hosts, coordinating events' logistics, invitations, tracking attendance, and ensuring proper follow up and coding of donors' information and giving in Raiser's Edge. Implemented a “customer service plan” with major donors increasing their understanding of the organization and solidifying their giving. Provided immediate responses to major donors' concerns, questions, requests, pledges, gifts and thank you processes. Supervised board members’ fundraising activities and helped them achieve their fundraising goals – Success rate 95 percent. Directed Board Members' Fundraising Committee monthly calls - assists co-chairs in increasing board members' participation, ensures calls run smoothly and timely, and produced projected results. Developed strong relationships with community leaders to support the organization to increase major donor base. Secured principal honoree (Edie Windsor – listed as #3 person of the year in Time magazine) for organization’s 40th Anniversary event resulting in increased attendance and revenue for the event Proficient in Raiser’s Edge. From January 2011 to August 2014 (3 years 8 months) Greater New York City AreaPublic Relations Strategist @ Worked in tandem with Mike Collins Public Relations in Washington, DC to help implement key communications strategies for the "Stop Diageo Now" campaign for the National Puerto Rican Coalition (www.bateylink.org). Wrote, disseminated, and pitched news releases (Spanish/English) and followed up with news reporters and obtained media placements with news wires, national and local newspapers, radio and TV, including Hispanic media). Also, helped obtained national media attention to educate the American public to support passage of legislation to protect airline passengers' rights spearheaded by Kate Hanni from www.flyersrights.org. Helped/assisted small business owners and entrepreneurs to promote their businesses including HavanaSanJuan, a Latin music and dance revival of the 50s; Out of the Blue Café, voted by New Times as the best coffee house; iModerni, an Italian furniture showroom;. Efrain Veiga's Vernissage, former owner of Yuca restaurant; Colombian swimwear designer Martha Rey marketed by the Illuma Group; and Life Project, a musical duo tagged by WIRE magazine as "the next best thing in music." From January 2007 to December 2010 (4 years) Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaReal Estate Marketing/Sales Consultant @ Exceeded $2.5 million sales goals for first two years - becoming one of top new agents in the market center, and winning awards respectively. Assisted buyers/sellers with purchases/sales of residential and commercial real estate/Implemented effective marketing and sales campaign that included direct mail and advertising/Succesful in negotiating sales price offers ending cost-saving results for buyers and revenue-generating for sellers, monitored all process of buyers' loan processes/Scheduled and coordinated completion of contingencies and inspections/Coordinated and supervised the preparation of all sales transactions from beginning to end. From January 2003 to December 2006 (4 years) Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaGuest Booker (Apprenticeship) @ "Foxwire with Rita Cosby" and "At Large with Geraldo Rivera" Worked with producers to secure live/taped interviews with celebrities/government officials for #1 cable news network/Assisted senior producers in generating topics/researched stories/investigated facts; pre-interviewed and booked guests. From August 2002 to December 2002 (5 months) Greater New York City AreaCommunications Manager @ Increased media coverage by implementing positive crisis communications strategies for $21 million nonprofit political lobbying group/Pitched/orchestrated media interviews for top executives/Coordinated press conferences/Managed and evaluated news media coverage/ Wrote news releases/media advisories/and coordinated production of staff's columns for various publications. From June 1999 to December 2001 (2 years 7 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaMaster's Degree, Fundraising and Grantmaking, 4.0 @ New York University From 2013 to 2015 Landmark Education Forum and Advance Course; SELP; Communication Courses; Landmark Seminar Series, Professional/Personal Training and Coaching @ Landmark Education From 1983 to 2012 Florida Real Estate Salesperson Licensee/ Keller Williams Realty From 2003 to 2003 Master of Communications @ American University From 2000 to 2001 Bachelor of Science in Public Relations/Marketing, Public Relations @ Middle Tennessee State University From 1994 to 1998 Anabel Evora is skilled in: Bilingual-Spanish/Englis..., Writing News Releases, Translating News..., National Media Relations, Hispanic Media Relations, Communications Strategy, Community Relations, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Thinking, Management Consulting, Event Management, Connecting People, Building Relationships, Public Relations, Major Gift Development, Major Donor Cultivation, Major Gift Solicitations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Public Speaking, Strategy, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Marketing, Politics, Annual Giving, Volunteer Management, Grants, Grassroots Organizing, Training, Newsletters, Non-profit..., Grant Writing, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Proposal Writing, Political Campaigns, Board Development, Stewardship, Community Organizing
Extraversion (E), Intuition (N), Feeling (F), Judging (J)
2 year(s), 11 month(s)
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