Linda (Lin) Roberts 3513 North Drive Greenville, OH 45331

937-548-0023 Home 937-564-0626 Cell Lroberts2628@Yahoo.com

EDUCATION:

Urbana University Urbana, OH

Master of Business Administration 4.0 GPA
Member, Sigma Beta Delta
Edison State Community College Piqua, OH
Courses Studied: Business Writing, Internet
Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
Courses Studied: Photography, Public Speaking
Morehead State University Morehead, KY
Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics/Minor Ornamental Horticulture
Member, Kappa Omicron Phi (National Home Economics Honor Society).
Selected as Outstanding Student in General Home Economics

EXPERIENCE:

Shelby County Counseling Center Sidney, OH

Fund Raising Consultant 2009-present
• Working closely with Executive Director, manage fundraising and communication efforts for campaign.
• Prepare development plan.
• Create a new brand messaging.
• Cultivate and solicit campaign gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Research and identify prospective donors.
• Develop solicitation strategies and prepare volunteers for donor solicitation.
• Compose donor acknowledgement letters and coordinate additional stewardship opportunities.
• Design and execute cultivation events for prospects.
• Coordinate design and production of campaign collateral materials including online giving.
• Write proposals for perspective donors.
• Conducts face-to-face solicitations with Executive Director, Board Members and/or volunteers to
donors.

Family Violence Prevention Center Xenia, OH

Development Specialist 2008-2009
• Conduct research to identify new grant sources. Develops and maintains grant application schedule in
coordination with annual fund goals.
• Prepares and submits grant applications according to schedule. Works with staff to develop content for
grant proposals.
• Schedules appointments and prepares material for effective donor cultivation.
• Maintains current information on current and prospective donors.
• Conducts research on current and prospective donors, including corporations, foundations, and
individuals and analyzes data to produce sound donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Maintains development department correspondence including formal requests, thank you letters and
cultivation.
• Assists in organizing and implementing fund raising campaigns, occasional development projects and
special events.
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Urbana University Urbana, OH
Annual Giving and Prospect Research Coordinator 2003-2008
• Cultivation and solicitation of prospects for Annual/Major Gifts and Pledges.
• Planning, recruiting and implementation of faculty and staff campaign.
• Analyze and monitor reports.
• Identify donor prospects through research in prospect database files and personal contacts for the
Annual Fund, Major Gifts and Capital Campaign.
• Collaborate with marketing and communication on division-wide effort to produce the annual report of
gifts.
• Preparation of grant proposals to corporations, foundations and individuals on behalf of the Annual
Fund.
• Directs all aspect of annual phonathon and direct mail efforts including working with volunteers and
staff to promote programs and identify individuals within alumni, parent, and donor constituencies to
support the University.
• Coordinate and implement various social activities for alumni and donors.
• Member of various committees thought out the University and Urbana Community.

Urbana University Urbana, OH

Adjunct Professor
• Teach undergraduate students studying athletic training and sport medicine in the best practices of
nutrition and fitness
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American Cancer Society Dayton, OH
Income Development Specialist 2002-2003
• Coordinated and implemented various social activities, local event community service functions, and
educational activities to raise awareness, public knowledge and promotion of American Cancer Society
as a means to generate income.
• Facilitated the efficient production of planned events.
• Recruit, develop and manage volunteer status and progress.
• Network with local media for promotion of social events.
• Volunteer board interaction

American Heart Association Greenville, OH

Youth Market Manager 1994-2001
• Awarded one of six national awards, as well as several county awards for educational programs and
revenue generated.
• Developed, planned and promoted educational activities, which included instructing teachers and
students regarding best practices in cardiovascular training programs and educational material as well
as financial goals in schools and community efforts.
• Recruited CEO’s, community leaders and other civic-minded leaders to coordinate and execute social
events such as black tie galas, golf outings and walking events.
• Recruited, developed maintained customer base to implement networking skills.
• Communication and development with local television, radio, and newspapers.
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Nestle Beich Cincinnati, OH
Fund Raising Consultant 1988-1994
• Contacted and developed marketing strategy for non-profit organizations, including assisting
administrator’s choice of products, and creating financial objectives.
• Assisted in the implementation of financial records.
• Spoke to administrators, board of directors, and large groups in a motivational process.

Discover Card Services Inc. St. Louis, MO

Service Representative 1986-1988
• Service new merchant accounts
• Problem solving
• Installation and programming POS terminals
• Instructed new merchant in use and batching purchases

Edison State Community College Greenville, OH

Off-campus Coordinator 1983-1984
• Recruitment of new students
• Public radio spots
• News releases
• Registrations
• Class scheduling and counseling
• Supervision of various staff

Snugli Inc. West Alexandria, OH

Cottage Worker/ Contract Seamstress 1981-1983
• Construction of baby products
• Scheduled deliveries

Elder Beerman Dayton, OH

Sales Manager/Buyer Trainee 1977-1980
• Assisted in buying merchandise
• Sales
• Reconciliation reports
• Clarified and corrected advertisements
• Supervision various staff