Margarita Mantussova
Phoenix
Summary
Professional philanthropy specialist prepared for impactful roles in nonprofit organizations. Known for strategic planning, donor database, and donor relations. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, excellent communication and organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Philanthropy Coordinator
New Pathways for Youth
07.2024 - Current
- Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns and events to support the organization's mission.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring effective communication, follow-up, and recognition.
- Identify grant opportunities, assist in writing proposals, and manage grant reporting to secure funding.
- Maintain and update donor databases, tracking donations, correspondence, and engagement activities.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop fundraising materials, newsletters, and impact reports for donors.
- Help organize and execute special events for donors and stakeholders, ensuring all logistics and activities run smoothly.
- Work closely with the development and leadership teams to achieve organizational fundraising goals and grow the donor base.
- Develop strategies to retain and engage existing donors while cultivating new relationships.
- Prepare detailed reports on fundraising progress, donor engagement, and campaign success.
Development Operations Coord.
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of donor database information
- Process all incoming donations into the Bloomerang database
- Code all gifts into Bloomerang, doing any research as necessary to provide soft credits, etc
- Created and managed a development database to track donor information, gifts, and relationships
- Analyzed data from past campaigns to better inform future strategies
- Cultivated relationships with new donors through personal visits, email campaigns, and phone calls
- Coordinated annual fundraising events including setting the budget, selecting vendors, and managing event day logistics
Intern
EmpoweRanch
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in all aspects of programs and administration
- Completed academic responsibilities (for school/university), internship workload and assignments in a timely and professional manner
- Utilized academic knowledge and applied to specific situations
- Created content for website pages, blog posts, and other online platforms
- Provided administrative support by completing tasks such as filing documents and scheduling meetings
Client Service Representative Assistant
Veterinary Neurological Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Directed inbound and outbound calls pertaining to medication orders from etc facilities, pharmacies, delivery couriers, and their respective agents
- Documented and provide an accurate record of work performed on projects and their status
- Responsibilities assisted emergencies and greeted clients with their pets as they approached our facility
- Communicated with other hospitals and clinics for current medical records
- Completed annual performance evaluations and worked with employees to determine employee goals
Front Desk Receptionist
East Valley Neurosurgery
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Checked in patients for the clinic and ensured all documentation was completed accurately
- Guided patients to the correct rooms and checked their vitals
- Assisted patients over the phone who are seeking treatment and direct them to the right provider
- Verified eligibility and collected copays for certain patients via cash, check, or card
- Removed sutures for patients on their 2-week postoperative visits
- Took detailed messages and relayed them to the appropriate parties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Arizona State University
05.2023
Associates in Arts -
South Mountain Community College
06.2020
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School -
06.2016
Skills
- Nonprofit experience
- Donor relations
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Partnership building
- Fundraising expertise
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
Community Service
- Heidi's Village, 10/01/20, Present
- St Vincent de Paul - Urban Farm, 09/01/21, Present
- Farm Angels Sanctuary, 04/01/23, Present
Achievements
NLASA - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association, 01/01/22 - 05/09/23
Timeline
Philanthropy Coordinator
New Pathways for Youth
07.2024 - Current
Development Operations Coord.
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
Intern
EmpoweRanch
12.2022 - 05.2023
Client Service Representative Assistant
Veterinary Neurological Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
East Valley Neurosurgery
10.2020 - 06.2021
Associates in Arts -
South Mountain Community College
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School -
Bachelor of Science - Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Arizona State University
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