Alicia Smith
Atlanta
Summary
Results-oriented executive professional with a successful track record of driving impactful organizational changes and implementing strategic initiatives. Skilled in leading and inspiring teams, ensuring their alignment with company goals and fostering a culture of excellence. Recognized for adaptability and a strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
I Have a Dream Atlanta Foundation
03.2024 - Current
- Launched the newest cohort in the National "I Have A Dream" Foundation: Successfully initiated and guided the latest group of participants, fostering a new generation of dreamers and leaders.
- Sets a powerful vision for whole-child success: Articulates a comprehensive vision that encompasses academic, social, emotional, and personal growth, driving commitment and collaboration toward shared goals.
- Ensures alignment of the organization’s culture with IHDF’s mission and values: Promotes and maintains a cohesive organizational culture that reflects and upholds the mission and core values of the I Have a Dream Foundation.
- Expands the local Board of Directors through strategic outreach and engagement: Effectively attracts and recruits a diverse and skilled group of board members, enhancing governance and strategic oversight.
- Contributes to the National IHDF network by participating in national initiatives and collaborations: Actively engages with the national network, sharing best practices and collaborating on initiatives that advance the overall mission of IHDF.
- Implements impactful programs, secures funding, and builds strong partnerships: Develops and executes transformative programs, successfully obtains funding, and establishes robust partnerships that significantly benefit the children and families served.
Director, Communications and Events
Per Scholas
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Develops and distributes press releases and coordinates advertising campaigns.
- Monitors and manages social media channels and the company's public image.
- Writes speeches and materials reflecting the company's values and goals.
- Ensures message consistency across external communication teams.
- Oversees production of marketing materials.
- Interviews job candidates and manages budgets and expenses.
- Plans and organizes special events, including negotiating agreements with venues and vendors.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Development Associate
Dikembe Mutombo Foundation
01.2010 - 10.2022
- Raised $2.7M+ through grants, individual, private foundation and corporate sponsers.
- Responded to donors and event attendees with personalized messages.
- Planned and executed 200+ fundraising and public relations events.
- Identified new funding sources and represented the organization at events.
- Created fundraising materials for social media, websites, and direct mail.
- Wrote annual reports, advertisements, newsletters, and direct mail appeals.
- Communicated regularly with staff, board, and supporters.
- Presented fundraising proposals to potential donors.
- Identified and wrote grant proposals.
- Maintained a prospect tracking system and trained staff.
- Managed and updated social media and websites.
- Tracked development budget and communicated financial status.
- Collaborated with administrative team, HR, and finance on projects and events.
- Managed executive and management calendars and delegated tasks.
- Guided fundraising activities with volunteers and managed finances.
- Raised awareness and attracted donors through marketing campaigns.
- Developed annual revenue projections for cash flow management.
- Worked with senior leadership on funding objectives and development plans.
- Collaborated with coworkers to achieve goals and address issues.
Administrative Assistant
Dikembe Utombo Foundation
08.2005 - 01.2010
- Improved office efficiency through developed administrative processes.
- Managed files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings, and conferences.
- Produced presentations and reports for leadership.
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports, and invoices.
- Assisted with payroll and managed mail.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Developed filing systems for records and reports.
- Arranged domestic and international travel for staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2005
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Course Materials Development
- Fee and Expense Estimation
- Fundraising and Leadership Development
- Cost Control and Reduction
- Training Method Development
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Facilitating Group Discussions
- Contract Negotiation
- Employee Interviewing
- Assignment Delegation
- Creative Solution Development
- Management Consultation
- Strategy and Marketing Implementation
- Event Management
- Development Activities
- Social Media Expertise
- Fundraising Documentation
- Donor Retention
- Grant Proposals
- Research and Writing
- Grants Management
- Volunteer Management
- Non-Profit Strategies Consulting
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Partnership development
- Business development
Certification
- A2E McKinsey Leadership
- Certified Non-Profit Professional
- Certified Fundraising Executive
- Georgia Realtor
Timeline
Executive Director
I Have a Dream Atlanta Foundation
03.2024 - Current
Director, Communications and Events
Per Scholas
10.2022 - 02.2024
Development Associate
Dikembe Mutombo Foundation
01.2010 - 10.2022
Administrative Assistant
Dikembe Utombo Foundation
08.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science -
University of Louisiana at Monroe
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