River Heights Academy Board of Education
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Summary
Served as President, Vice President, and Secretary, leading significant restructuring, academic initiatives, and financial management for the academy.
About
An accomplished development and community engagement leader with over a decade of experience driving significant revenue growth and strategic initiatives across non-profit and higher education sectors. Currently pursuing an MBA at The Wharton School, Alexander leverages expertise in relationship management, team leadership, and financial oversight to build high-impact partnerships and achieve ambitious organizational goals.
Work
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
|Regional Director of Development, Western States, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)
Ann Arbor, MI, US
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Summary
Directs major giving efforts for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, cultivating a portfolio of $100K+ donors and managing strategic prospecting to secure significant contributions.
Highlights
Contributed to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts' record-setting development year, helping secure over $80M+ in FY2022.
Established a new donor portfolio from zero, currently managing 21 major prospects and building a pipeline exceeding $3.5 million by FY24.
Led 120-150 annual in-person meetings, fostering high-level relationships with alumni, parents, and business leaders through frequent prospecting travel to the Bay Area.
Managed prospecting efforts and relationship development with alumni, parents, and business leaders to support the university's liberal arts college.
Southfield, MI, US
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Summary
Directed the integration of ACS's Patient Programs, Advocacy, and Development units within the Michigan region, achieving significant revenue targets and fostering cross-unit collaboration.
Highlights
Achieved 130% of the annual revenue target by integrating three organizational units and revamping communication strategies among teams.
Spearheaded an enterprise-wide Young Professional engagement pilot, persuading leadership to allocate resources and engaging over 150 new volunteers across three test markets.
Increased organizational activity across all three pillars, positioning Michigan as one of only two out of 14 regional markets to achieve this.
Influenced peers and senior leaders by establishing market meetings and goal-setting, enhancing cross-unit collaboration and communication.
Southfield, MI, US
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Summary
Managed a team of 3-8 community-based fundraisers, overseeing a $2M-$3M P&L and cultivating high-level donor relationships, including Fortune 100 companies.
Highlights
Executed targeted revenue growth strategies based on market penetration analysis, achieving 7% higher revenue in 2018 and 10% higher revenue in 2019 compared to similar fundraising products.
Coached and developed 5 direct reports through weekly one-on-ones and data trend analysis, leading to multiple promotions and consistent exceeding of revenue goals.
Spearheaded strategic evaluation and consolidation of community fundraising events with low ROI, resulting in $250K/year in cost savings.
Achieved 26% growth in Q3/Q4 2015 despite macro headwinds, ranking #5 nationally out of approximately 200 teams in FY2016.
Southfield, MI, US
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Summary
Managed grassroots volunteer recruitment and event- and relationship-based fundraising initiatives in Southeast Michigan.
Highlights
Empowered, recruited, and engaged community members, businesses, and civic organizations to achieve 117% (2011) and 109% (2012) of revenue goals for Relay For Life events.
Ann Arbor, MI, US
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Summary
Conducted research in the Department of Neurosurgery, focusing on cellular biomarker data analysis and statistical interpretation.
Highlights
Collected and analyzed cellular biomarker data to identify cell proliferation, utilizing SPSS for comprehensive statistical analysis.
Contributed to scientific understanding of neurological processes through meticulous data collection and analysis, supporting departmental research objectives.
Awards
All Regions Club Award
Awarded By
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
First ACS employee to win quarterly impact award 3 times (2019, 2020, 2021) for exceptional contributions.
New Found Star Award
Awarded By
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Recognized as 1 of 60 in the field for outstanding performance.
Great Lakes Comet Award
Awarded By
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Awarded for significant achievements and impact within the Great Lakes region.
Languages
English
Spanish
Telugu
Skills
Leadership & Management
Human Management, Change Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Mentorship, Talent Development, Stakeholder Management, Coaching.
Fundraising & Development
Major Gift Fundraising, Donor Relationship Management, Prospecting, Revenue Growth Strategies, P&L Management, Grant Acquisition.
Strategy & Operations
Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Market Analysis, Program Development, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Integration, Event Management.
Data Analysis & Research
Statistical Analysis (SPSS), Cellular Biomarker Data Analysis, Market Penetration Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making.
Community Engagement & Social Impact
Volunteer Management, DEI Initiatives, Community Partnerships, Advocacy, Program Pilot Development.
Financial Management
Debt Refinance, Budget Oversight, Financial Reporting.
Interests
Sports
Competitive Downhill Skier (10+ years).
Wellness
Dharma Yogi Practitioner.
Arts
Novice Splatter Artist.
Projects
Phi Gamma Delta Board of Chapter Advisors
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Summary
Appointed President of a 5-member board overseeing a mentorship program and organizing leadership retreats.