Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

To obtain the position of Development educator in a firm where I am able to make use of expertise and knowledge.

Ten years of experience in development with, universities, educational institutions catering to the arts and non-profit service organizations.

Well qualified in mass media communications, budget planning and multi-office coordination for national development program, special events organization.

Experience ranges from Secretary to Director of Development, to current position of Director of Development.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - National Association for Developmental EducationOffice

Managing all fund-raising, public relations, alumni relations and publications for this private Boarding and Day secondary school for students in the arts, while actively developing Trustee, Alumni and Parents Association Boards.

Provide assistance, guidance and counseling to the General Manager, management staff and associates in order to maximize the quality and professionalism.

Administered direct mail, processed responses and returns, acknowledged donor gifts and maintained current records of approximately 10,000 alumni. Ad book garnered several thousands of dollars in additional revenue. Extensively involved in public, community, and alumni relations as well as media releases and relations.

Key participant in $8-million capital campaign structuring, set-up of special committees, etc.; laid groundwork for entire Campaign for the enhancement of educational programs.

Assistant to the Director of Development

1998-2002

Manage full responsibility for the set of systems, procedures and direction of the Alumni Annual Fund. Supervise a support of eight as well as volunteers in the planning, organization, and running of reunions, special events and innovative functions with great success.

Served as Ad Book Coordinator for the Annual Paisley Star Gala Dance Performance.

Sold and wrote ads and program copy, designed layout, and coordinated printing production.

Wrote, designed, and coordinated the production of publications; composed mass media communications and instituted a new newsletter; increased annual fund by 100%.

B.A., Communications 1982 from U.S. Higher Education Community