Julie A. Powers
Savannah
Summary
Dynamic development professional with a proven track record at United Way of the Coastal Empire, excelling in fundraising and community engagement. Skilled in relationship building and grant management, I successfully led campaigns that exceeded goals, fostering partnerships that enhanced resource acquisition and community support. Detail-oriented and self-motivated, I thrive in collaborative environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Relationship Manager
United Way of the Coastal Empire
03.2024 - Current
- Cultivated strong community relationships with organizations that align with UWCE priorities to enhance resource acquisition.
- 2024-2025 Campaign Year; Managed a portfolio of 61 accounts and implemented workplace campaigns that resulted in $801,320 in donations/100.47% of goal.
- 2025 Women Who Rule event: Recruited and trained event planning committee and lead effort to raise $117,500 in sponsorship, a 19% increase over previous year's event.
- 2025 Campaign Kickoff event: Recruited and trained event sponsorship committee and lead effort to raise $43,500 in sponsorship, a 36% increase over previous year's event.
- Researched and planned non-traditional fundraising events that garnered not just financial, but community support and engagement.
- Maintained comprehensive records of client interactions using company's CRM (Salesforce).
Resource Development Coordinator
United Way of the Coastal Empire
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with team members to develop successful fundraising campaigns that increased overall donations.
- Strengthened community partnerships through participation in networking events and active collaboration with other organizations.
- Assisted in budget preparation by tracking revenue projections and monitoring expenses for resource development activities.
- Organized special events to engage donors and cultivate relationships, resulting in increased support for programs.
Community Development Coordinator
Jewish Educational Alliance
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Organized successful events that promoted awareness of local resources and opportunities available to residents.
- Managed grant applications, securing vital funding for essential community projects.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance resource availability (sponsorships) for educational initiatives (Jewish Cultural Arts Festival)
Development Director
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan, including special events, donor relations, securing sponsorships, and grant-writing and management.
Community Engagement Manager
Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia Affiliate
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Annual fund development and implementation, fundraising and event management, donor relations, and public education and outreach.
- Komen Coastal Georgia Community Grants Program administration and management.
Mission Outreach Coordinator
Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia Affiliate
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Referral source for women in need to help locate and secure needed breast imaging.
- Planning and implementation of community-based breast cancer education and outreach programs.
- Planning and execution of annual grant awards luncheon for 135 guests.
- Public relations, media appearances, and relationship-building with community partners.
Team Leader, Mobile Mammography
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
05.2004 - 03.2015
- Oversight and coordination of Mobile Mammography Program daily operations.
- Sought requests for proposals and co-authored grants for the medically underserved: Generated over $300,000 for indigent care through grants.
- Collected, organized, and reported patient data and program statistics for leadership.
- Produced public education articles that were published locally and regionally.
- Marketed program end established relationships with medical providers to increase program participation and awareness.
Public Education Coordinator-state Level Position
American Cancer Society
04.2001 - 07.2003
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes related to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
Community Cancer Control Manager
American Cancer Society
10.1998 - 04.2001
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated community-based education, mentoring, transportation, and support programs for cancer patients and their families.
District Health Specialist
American Cancer Society
12.1996 - 10.1998
- Led efforts to recruit and train volunteers for patient services and school health programs for a 24-county region in southeast Georgia.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness Promotion
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASkills
- Public Speaking and presentation skills
- Relationship building and management
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal
- Organized
- Efficient
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Experienced grant-writer and grant manager
- Experienced in CRM (Salesforce and Convio)
- Event planning and implementation
- Fundraising
Accomplishments
- Nominated and selected to the American Society of Breast Surgeons as a Patient Advocate.
- Co-authored grants and received funding of over $300,000 for uninsured residents in Georgia.
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year candidate and winner of the Community Award.
- St. Joseph's Candler "WE CARE:" award winner in 2005 and 2013 for living the company values of compassion, quality, integrity, courtesy, accountability, and teamwork.
- 2 volunteer medical mission trips to St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica: 2010 & 2011.
- 1 volunteer medical mission trip to Antigua, Guatemala: 2013
Timeline
Relationship Manager
United Way of the Coastal Empire
03.2024 - Current
Resource Development Coordinator
United Way of the Coastal Empire
08.2023 - 03.2024
Community Development Coordinator
Jewish Educational Alliance
11.2021 - 11.2022
Development Director
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity
04.2021 - 11.2021
Community Engagement Manager
Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia Affiliate
06.2018 - 04.2021
Mission Outreach Coordinator
Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia Affiliate
06.2015 - 06.2018
Team Leader, Mobile Mammography
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
05.2004 - 03.2015
Public Education Coordinator-state Level Position
American Cancer Society
04.2001 - 07.2003
Community Cancer Control Manager
American Cancer Society
10.1998 - 04.2001
District Health Specialist
American Cancer Society
12.1996 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness Promotion
Georgia Southern University
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