Sustaining a Future Campaign

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PURPOSE

The Sustaining a Future Campaign aims to raise $150,000 from September 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010. These funds will provide the seed capital for a poultry farm used to generate local revenues and help move Spark's partner Hope Ministries towards financial independence.

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DETAILS

  • Dates: September 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010
  • Goal = $150,000
  • If successful, a private foundation will match the funds raised for a grand total of $300,000 (anything less than $150,000 will not be matched)

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EVENTS

  • Campaign Kick-Off |Tuesday, October 6, 2009
  • Spark Blue | Thursday, November 12, 2009
  • Spark Interest Meeting | Sunday, November 22, 2009
  • Wine Tasting | Thursday, February 18, 2009

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

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Lisa Julien

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1104 W. Columbia Ave
Apt 3N
Chicago, IL 60626-USA

 

 

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Detailed-Oriented
• Multitasking
• Effective Client Account Serving
• Time management
• Diverse Population Experience
• Expense Reporting and Coding
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Database management
• Financial Tracking

EDUCATION

DePaul University, Chicago, IL
M.S., Masters of Public Service Management, Anticipated: November 2009
Concentration: Nonprofit Administration
Relevant Coursework:

International Ethics
Quantitative Methods (SPSS)
Human Resource Management

Nonprofit Financial Administration
Research Methods
Cross Sector Analysis

Marketing for Nonprofits
Presentation Skills
Nonprofit Administration

Graduate Thesis: “Improving Student Transition from Community College to DePaul University”

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
B.A., Art/Design, 2003, GPA: 3.0/4.0

EXPERIENCE

Community College Partnerships- Student Administrative Assistant, DePaul University
Chicago, IL 3/2008 to Present
• Sent marketing mailings to community college contacts participants
• Created transfer articulation agreement and transfer credit articulation spreadsheets
• Research colleges and universities to identify potential participants in the community college partnership agreement program

Project Assistant, American Society of Clinical Pathology
Chicago, IL 8/2007 – 3/2008
• Coded departmental payment for invoices, Master card, Visa and consultant honoraria
• Created check requests for departmental travel and submit to finance department
• Created expense reports for traveling staff and consultants

Portfolio Assistant, Shay Asset Management Inc.
Chicago, IL 6/2005-12/2006
• Prepared spreadsheets, trade settlements, mutual fund imbalances, and processed various orders for stocks, bonds and mutual funds
• Handled all client-servicing issues to ensure all accounts were correct and complete
• Verified numbers for daily quote positions for shareholder information line and resolved any inaccuracies on company Web site

Office Coordinator, Celtic Life Insurance
Chicago, IL 1/2004- 2/2005
• Delegated workload demands and helped increase overall productivity using a task-compiled database
• Managed supply inventory and administered maintenance requests
• Maintained executive appointment schedules by planning and scheduling departmental board meetings

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Development-Annual Programs Intern, Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL 10/2008 - 12/2008
• Opened new memberships, renewed current memberships and serviced member accounts
• Supported members through member levels transition and explained new member benefits
• Tracked and monitored member donations using Benefactor database

 

 

Employment Types:

Full Time

Education Level:

Masters

First Year of Experience:

2004

 

 

Preferred Contact Method:

Phone

Preferred Contact Time:

8am - 8pm

Email:

Home Phone:

773-425-9275

 

 



LISA M. JULIEN
1104 W. Columbia Ave. Apt 3N
Chicago, IL. 60626
Phone: (773) 425-9275
Email:

Search Committee:

I am contacting you regarding the current opening. I graduated from Western Illinois University in 2003 with a Liberal Arts Degree with a concentration in Art and Graphic Design. I am currently pursing my M.S. in Public Service Management with a concentration in Nonprofit Administration. My anticipated completion date is November 2009.

Furthermore, I think you will find my background, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills complimentary to this position. I have a considerable amount of experience with data management, performing administrative duties in both corporate and nonprofit settings, expense reporting and financial tracking, and data analysis.

When we have the opportunity to meet, I will elaborate on my work experience and supply you with exceptional references. I can be reached at (773) 425-9275.

Warmest Regards,

Lisa Julien

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