Although most of you know me for my passion for food, there was a time I was pretty good at asking for stuff, especially money, which led to my fundraising career...as far as credentials go, I pulled this from my last resume for those of you who need more accurate stats...

12 years of fundraising experience
Secured International brands Zappos.com and Dos Equis for 2011 Las Vegas Halloween Parade
Founded Seven&Company in 2009, secured over $1M in sponsorship and nonprofit funds for clientele in first year.
Implemented Spring Mountain Conservancy with collaborative effort from US Forest Service, secured over $50K in sponsorship for American Heroes Challenge, secured $150K for Lied Discovery Children’s Museum Capital Campaign. Secured $500K in sponsorship for NASCAR driver Taylor Barton.
Managed capital, annual and major gift campaigns successfully raising an excess of $8 Million for American Red Cross (ARC), The Shade Tree (TST), and Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas (BGCLV).
- Coordinated fundraising efforts to support $6M budget (BGCLV) and $2M budget (TST).
- Implemented and developed planned giving program, increased participation by 50% (TST & BGCLV).

Heather Ramirez

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