Rebecca Campbell Belk Charlotte, NC 28270 704-366-6885 home 704-819-5405 cell dbelk13@carolina.rr.

com _______________________________________________________________________________________

Summary of Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of fund raising, project and general management methods in the non-profit sector Extensive background in event planning Ability to speak and write in a clear, understandable manner for both internal and external relations Ability to recruit, train and oversee coordination of volunteers for program and fund raising initiatives Thorough understanding of staff and volunteer supervision, budgeting, strategic planning, organizational development, cost control and manpower allocation Creative in the development and implementation of new fund raising and programmatic initiatives Long-standing relationships with metropolitan Charlotte community and throughout the state Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Work well in team environment Open to innovative planning and new ideas for getting the job done as efficiently as possible

Work Experience Development and Marketing Director

Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Centers, Charlotte, NC July 2011 to Present Responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans for both marketing, communications and fund raising activities for CMSC with goals and objectives, strategies and tactics for measurable results in development and marketing activities. Includes initiating and nurturing public relations, (internal and external communications), conducting contribution drives, leading special events planning, maintaining current information in donor/volunteer database and on agency website. Assist CMSC efforts to achieve its strategic goals, increase interaction with other community agencies/providers to increase service to the public, increases CMSCs visibility and awareness through the media and community relations.

Associate Director
ALSAC St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Charlotte, NC January 2008 to August 2008 Responsible for managing the development, planning and implementation of all activities for North and South Carolina; including special events and general fund raising, media relations, public relations, organization, administration, volunteer recruitment and training.

Vice President of Special Events

National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC August 2005 to January 2008 Responsible for managing the development of and expansion of Kidney walk program and Special Events portfolio statewide. Created and implemented 3 new events, Art After Dark, Filling Big Shoes Ordinary Women Doing Extra Ordinary Things and Seeds of Hope Testimonial Dinner. Recruited and trained volunteer base to support fund raising initiatives.

State Director of Special Events

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Charlotte, NC June 2003 to June 2005 Oversaw coordination of WalkAmerica and Special Events portfolio statewide. Provided staff and volunteer training as needed. Tracked all income and expenses for all events.

Executive Director
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Charlotte, NC 1983 to June 2003 Covered ten counties responsible for raising $1,000,000. Developed, led and managed a staff of 8, and a 20-member Board of Directors. Responsible for staff selection, management and performance review process. Oversaw volunteer and staff coordination for all program and fund raising initiatives. Developed strategic and financial plans. Identified opportunities for community partnerships in fundraising and programs. Coordinated and managed volunteer recruitment and training. Oversaw all public relations efforts.

Activities Coordinator
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Charlotte, NC 1979 to 1983 Coordinated and trained volunteer steering committees for all fund raising initiatives.

Education
1979, B.A., Sociology and English, Queens College, Charlotte, North Carolina

Computer Skills
All Microsoft Office Programs, Constant Contact, E-tapestry

Other Experience
Past Board Member for the National Organization of the Interior Design Society Volunteer for Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteer for Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte Volunteer for Crisis Assistance Ministries of Charlotte Volunteer for Carolinas Chapter Arthritis Foundation Past Member of Queens College Alumnae Board Past Chair, Program Committee for Charlotte Emergency Housing Past Chair, Advocacy Committee for Charlotte Emergency Housing Past Member-at-Large, Charlotte Emergency Housing

Other Training
ADA Disability and Etiquette Training Drug Free Workplace Training Managing to Improve Performance and Maximizing People Skills, Rockhurst College Continuing Education Center Maximizing People Skills and Teamwork, Rockhurst College Continuing Education Center How to Make Presentations That Win Approval, Career Track Managing and Communicating with People Delegating, March of Dimes Training Faculty Sales and Marketing Course, March of Dimes Training Faculty Principle Centered Leadership, Stephen R. Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey Situational Leadership, Center for Leadership Studios One Minute Manager, Kenneth H. Blanchard

Special Accomplishments
Conceptualized and implemented a plan to create partnerships with local businesses to: Raise original seed money to support the pilot program for the Birth Defects Monitoring System at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine Prepare and developed the Happy Birthday Baby Program, a prenatal educational and incentive coupon book Develop promotional sponsorship plan to implement a multi media campaign for WalkAmerica Conducted successful Major Gifts Campaign Developed the infrastructure plan to support the consolidation process for all March of Dimes chapters for N.C. Acted as lead liaison to rebalance states special events portfolio and WalkAmerica program Created and implemented new Designer Showhouse event Awarded Whos Who in Non profit groups 2000 and 2001 by The Charlotte Business Journal