Emily Martin

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EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies Expected May 2017
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indianapolis, IN
Coursework included: Principles and Techniques of Fundraising, Grantmaking & Foundations, Community
Foundations, Issues Management & Crisis Communication, Computerized Publication Design
4.0 cumulative GPA

Bachelor of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric and Communication May 2015

Transylvania University, Lexington, KY
Minors in Environmental Studies and Religion
Summa cum laude

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Courses toward Certificate in Fundraising Management (CFRM) from The Fund Raising School, earned Feb 2017
Principles & Techniques of Fundraising (Fall Semester 2015)
Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start (Sept 2016)
Developing Annual Sustainability (Jan 2017)
Developing Major Gifts (Feb 2017)

Additional Courses from The Fund Raising School

Proposal Writing & Grant Management (Sept 2016)
Fundraising from the Business Sector (Oct 2016)
Effective Marketing for Successful Fundraising (scheduled for April 2017)

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Marketing Graduate Assistant, The Fund Raising School, Indianapolis, IN Aug 2016-Present
Draft and revise promotion letters for various targeted audiences to encourage registration for TFRS courses
Manage public course directorys production, draft and revise all copy, coordinate with outside contractors
Design flyers and web graphics in Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Creative Suite to promote courses
Represent TFRS at nonprofit conferences to exhibit and promote TFRS and School of Philanthropy courses
Manage content on The Fund Raising Schools social media platforms

Student Administrative Assistant, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, Indianapolis, IN Jan 2016-Present
Create content, encourage engagement, and track metrics for Lake Institutes social media platforms
metrics for bi-weekly Insights e-newsletter through Salesforce
Coordinate all pieces, write content, and track
Draft and revise content for Lake website and presentation materials for board meetings and seminars
Develop internal knowledge management system by restructuring the staff's shared drive and creating a
document of best practices

Donor Stewardship Intern, Gleaners Food Bank, Indianapolis, IN May-Aug 2016

Develop and institutionalize a stewardship program for lower and mid-level donors
Plan and facilitate donor luncheons for particular donor segments
Write copy for stewardship letters and cards and design format in graphic design software programs
Manage volunteers to improve stewardship communication, and oversee volunteers performing those tasks
Utilize eTapestry management database to update and streamline donor records process
Foundation Graduate Assistant, St. Vincent Health, Indianapolis, IN Aug 2015-April 2016
Draft newsletter articles, board reports, acknowledgement, and stewardship letters for wide audiences
Coordinate, plan, and facilitate all silent auction details for gala events, including writing all displayed copy
Manage social media presence for St. Vincent Cancer Care Run/Walk Challenge event
Train volunteers for telethon and gala events benefitting Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital
Coordinate in-kind donations to Peyton Manning Children's Hospital

Development Intern, Gods Pantry Food Bank, Lexington, KY May-Aug 2014

Draft and edit grant proposals for program funding
Coordinate and prepare logistical details for major fundraising events like Taste of the Bluegrass
Input and update donor information and mailed donation reports in Raiser's Edge software
Create informational sheets for each county served that detail the impact GPFB has on their community
Edit website copy to submit to the External Relations Director
Research applicable grant opportunities to submit to Development Coordinator
Shadow event planning meetings and participate in weekly development department meetings

Student Programming Coordinator for August Term, Transylvania University Dec 2012-Sept 2014
Plan and coordinate all programming events for TUs first-year orientation program by recruiting and
confirming vendors, staffing every event with student supervisors, securing supplies and locations
Train and supervise all August Term Scholars by serving as liaison between student staff and Associate Dean
and assisting with syllabus creation and discussion preparation
Co-teach a seminar style class for first-year students centered on critical reading and informal writing

Senior Lead Ambassador, Transylvania University Office of Admissions Fall 2012-Spring 2015
Articulate advantages of Transylvania to various audiences through spoken tours and written blog posts
Plan all prospective students overnight visits and coordinate between student and professional staff
Meet weekly with Associate Director of Admissions to discuss student staff performance, manage schedule,
and develop strategies for improving prospective students experience
Shadow tours of other Admissions Ambassadors, provide constructive criticism to students
Lead training sessions about campus tours, overnight visits, and job expectations for student staff
Present at 2015 Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Association (CIVSA) Student Development
Institute conference on crisis communication for college tour guides

Consultant, Transylvania University Writing Center Fall 2013-Spring 2015

Converse with Transylvania students of all grades and disciplines about writing assignments and oral
presentations, helping them become better writers by assisting with all stages of their writing process
Advise patrons on organization, thesis creation, argument coherence, sentence structure, grammar
Complete semester-long practicum training course on writing, peer consulting, and ethic of care
Manage social media for the Writing Center, generating content and encouraging engagement
Present at 2015 Southeastern Writing Center Association Kentucky Conference on social media best practices
for college writing centers

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
MA Representative, IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Academic Affairs Committee Fall 2016-Present
Giving Committee Member, Transylvania University Young Alumni Council June 2015-Present
Camp 101 Director, Camp Wakon Da-Ho, Christian Church (DOC) in KY July 2016
Volunteer Tutor, Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, Lexington, KY Fall 2013-Spring 2015
Student Representative, Camp Wakon Da-Ho Site Team, Christian Church (DOC) in KY Fall 2013-Spring 2015