Debra Rogers
Nonprofit Development Professional
Profile
Contact Details
Development professional with a proven track record of overseeing
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fundraising operations, managing budgets, and cultivating donor
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relationships. Skilled in data management, event planning, and donor
communications. Adept at coordinating fundraising strategies,
Skills
stewardship activities, and operational support initiatives. Experienced
Fundraising Operations
in maintaining CRM databases, tracking donor correspondence, and
generating acknowledgment letters. Known for prioritizing efficiency,
creativity, and enthusiasm in achieving organizational objectives within
fast-paced environments.
Data Management
Donor Relationship Management
Event Planning
Employment History
Development Operations Manager at Third Option Foundation
May 2023 — May 2025
- Oversee fundraising operations, data management, and reporting
within $8.5 million budget
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Maintain CRM database, track donor correspondence, and
generate acknowledgment letters
Manage department files, documents, and procedures
Support communications strategy through donor mailings and
material drafting
Conduct research on prospective donors, assist in event planning,
and monitor deadlines
Development and Operations Manager at Brain Injury
Association of Virginia
November 2019 — May 2023
- Led organizational development and operational support initiatives
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Managed budgeting, accounting, payroll, and database tasks
Coordinated all direct mail, annual campaigns, and event logistics
Oversaw all donor relationship management activities
Prioritized efficiency in multifaceted operational responsibilities
Fund Development Coordinator at Virginia Health Care
Foundation
August 2018 — September 2019
- Planned and executed fund development strategies in collaboration
with the Executive Director and Fund Development Team
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Identified and engaged with potential donors through meetings
and written proposals to secure funding
Managed donor correspondence, electronic gift tracking, and
stewardship activities to maintain donor relationships
Coordinated and prepared reports for donors and oversaw VHCF
special events
Staffed the Fund Development Committee, participated in
quarterly meetings, and collaborated with the Fund Development
Team and Controller
CRM Database Maintenance
Grant Proposal Writing and
Development
Development Director at Relationship Foundation of Virginia
August 2016 — May 2018
- Cultivated and expanded donor relationships with various partners
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Developed and submitted grant proposals to diverse funding
sources
Oversaw grant management and reporting processes
Organized fundraising events and secured sponsorships
Coordinated program activities and networking initiatives
Development Manager at Henrico CASA
April 2015 — August 2016
- Cultivated relationships with community donors
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Hosted fundraising events
Managed donor stewardship activities
Developed annual giving campaigns
Researched and wrote grant proposals
Managed awarded grants
Solicited support from foundations, civic groups, individuals, and
corporations
Organized special fundraising events
Oversaw donor contributions processing and gift tracking
Managed and reported on grants
Developed donor cultivation activities
Wrote grant proposals to various entities
Hosted events to solicit support
The Doorways
October 2004 — April 2015
Annual Fund and Grants Manager at The Doorways
January 2010 — April 2015
-Managed grants process and annual fund within $2 million budget
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Researched, wrote, and reported on grants
Maintained grant calendar and deadlines
Directed annual appeals, extracted recipient lists, worked with
printer and mail house
Maintained calendar and deadlines for appeals and grants
Development Associate at The Doorways
October 2004 — January 2010
- Supported fundraising efforts for non-profit organization
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Coordinated events for annual campaign
Researched funding opportunities and wrote grants
Identified new potential donors and cultivated relationships with
current donors
Administered direct mail appeals
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Longwood College
