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Danielle N. Lankford, MPA  

SKILLS 
CRM management - donor relations - corporate and individual giving - social media management for nonprofits -
developing fundraising materials - email marketing - events planning and management - Adobe InDesign - Microsoft
Excel - strategic planning for nonprofits - volunteer management

EXPERIENCE 
The Sharing Place​ — Director of Development
AUGUST 2017 - PRESENT
● Increased holiday giving by 55% year over year, event income by 49%.
● Organize fundraising events and campaigns to maintain grief support operations, including a new Benevon event and
monthly giving plan.
● Create and implement marketing strategies to acquire and engage donors, to include social media and print content
creation.
● Presented to 20+ grief centers from across the country on fundraising via social media.
The Humane Society of Utah​ — Development Assistant
JUNE 2016 - SEPTEMBER 2017
● Worked with a development team to put on events, educate the community about animal welfare, and raise money for
shelter operations.
● Communicated with donors and the public in writing and speaking regarding ways to donate, shelter needs, and financial
transparency.
● Performed data entry and run reports on donations and donor information.
Guadalupe School​ — Communications Specialist
JANUARY 2015 - JUNE 2016
● Responsible for management of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube accounts as well as web page and email
communication.
● Designed and developed content for publications which are seen by donors, staff, clients, and community members.
● Worked as part of a development team to develop long-term donor and community relationships and plan development
and public relations strategies.

EDUCATION 
University of Utah​ — Master of Public Administration
AUGUST 2015 - DECEMBER 2017
Graduate research examined how nonprofits can best utilize social media to increase donations. Concentrated studies in nonprofit
management and public policy.
Arizona State University​ — Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
June 2011 - DECEMBER 2013
Graduated summa cum laude and with a US History Minor.
 
Volunteer and Community Experience 
Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network​ — Hill AFB Network Lead
OCTOBER 2017 - PRESENT
Pets Enriching Troops​ — Board Member
AUGUST 2014 - JANUARY 2016
American Red Cross RAF Lakenheath​ — Youth Volunteer Coordinator
AUGUST 2011 - DECEMBER 2012