California State University, Stanislaus

Graduate Theological Union

Dean of Advancement at St. Theresa's Catholic School

Skills: Databases · Marketing Strategy · Leadership · Strategic Communications · Relationship Building · Event Production

St. Theresa Catholic Church

Chief Stewardship Officer

Skills: Leadership · Relationship Building

St. Theresa's Catholic School

Dean of Advancement

Providing outreach and support to the 22 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin via special events, communication, volunteer involvement, and collaboration with school professionals.

Diocese of Austin

Associate Director, Catholic School Development and Marketing

Creating an understanding of the St. Ignatius Parish and School mission, values, and accomplishments to secure the necessary support and goodwill that sustain current programs and ministries effecting both the Catholic and greater community of Austin.

Saint Ignatius Martyr Church and School

Director of Development

Filling a vital role in advancing the MPC mission through community outreach, fund development, communications and special events. Strengthening partnerships and increasing visibility through positive advocacy and education within the community. Strategic assistance to staff and volunteers in order to promote and engage others in supporting free medical care for women facing crisis pregnancies.

Marin Pregnancy Clinic

Consummate professional able to provide consulting and hands on support for alumni relations, annual fundraising, capital campaign, major gift solicitation, general marketing and a variety of advancement communications.  Particularly strong skills include Raiser's Edge database clean-up and training, special events- auctions and galas, and capital campaign coordination.

Development/ Special Events

Principal Consultant

Acting as the cornerstone of the Development Office, responsible for Annual Fund and Raiser's Edge Database, provide support for special events, sponsorships, alumni and donor relations on a beautiful 140 year old campus.

San Francisco Art Institute

Development Associate

Provide progressive fundraising consultation, event coordination, database services, and campaign direction from start to finish for non-profit organizations.  Contracts include the Hadley Hope Foundation, Corbin College, Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church and many other non-profit organizations.

Independent Contract

Development Consultant

Managed office assistant and nine teachers providing religious instruction to K-12th grade, recruited community support, business donations, admissions, special events, Hispanic ministry and coordinated sacramental celebrations.  Supported  pastor, maintained records, financial aid, and acted as liaison between school and church.

Archdiocese of San Francisco

Director of Religious Education

Developed both online and community based marketing strategies, direct-mail, major donor prospecting, extensive volunteer and committee based organization, publications, print work, alumni/parent phonathon, donor relations and recognition, annual $250,000 school wide auction coordination.  Served as Database Manager for 6 months, providing advanced Raiser's Edge Database management, reporting, conversion projects, gift entry and acknowledgement and Business Office reconciliation.

San Domenico School

Annual Fund Manager/ Database Manager

Development associate, planned giving, publicity pieces, Raiser's Edge Database list management, coordinated Seminary Women's Auxiliary Group- newsletter, special events, reports, communications.

Andrea Bizzanelli