Kait Patterson

Implemented new CRM software, Raiser’s Edge, to improve the efficiency of processing donations, reporting the health of the campaign, and developing constituent relationships to result in increased success of the Inspiring the Future $5 Million Fundraising Campaign. The following were necessary steps to implementation:
• Designed a plan for implementing software including a timeline, resources, and key stakeholders
• Collaborated with the finance and IT departments to integrate Raiser’s Edge with existing accounting software
• Became a software expert through training and experience; advised manager on how to best utilize the software

Administrative Support/Process Improvement
Responsible for supporting the Inspire the Future $5 Million Fundraising Campaign to enrich the programs, facilities and services Lambton College provides to its community
• Planned and executed fund development activities including the campaign launch, 10 press conferences to announce donations, and the annual Corks, Caps & Cuisine event on time and within budget
• Assisted the Manager in researching, identifying, and cultivating donor relationships, and developing strategies to address donors and sponsors business and marketing needs
• Maintained donor contracts, commitment agreements and aided in the development of sponsorship and funding proposals by contributing research, strategy, and editing and proofreading
• Directed the coordination of meetings for the Board of Directors and committees involving corporate leadership and other community stakeholders associated with the campaign
• Audit campaign and reported the success of the campaign to the Finance Director on a weekly and monthly basis

Directed renewal of office setup to increase office productivity and space conducive for meetings, event preparation and general aesthetic for donors and constituents

Supervised 2 co-op students and multiple groups of volunteers who supported event execution