MARY PELIKAN

(720) 840-3708 msmarypelikan@gmail.com

DATABASE MANAGEMENT & DONOR CULTIVATION

Dynamic and accomplished management professional with 10+ years of experience in fundraising and
15+ years of success in non-profit sectors. Highly skilled in data management, prospect identification,
data analysis, donor stewardship, budget management, and fundraising strategy. A focused team leader
who displays a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; builds and maintains strategic relationships with diverse groups of coworkers, clients, and vendors.
Superior time management, organization, and problem solving skills. Manages high-priority assignments
with ease; employs strong initiative to complete tasks in fast-paced, challenging work environments with
shifting priorities. Detail-oriented with strong business acumen. Compassionate, proactive, and respected.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic & Tactical Planning Fundraising Data Management Raisers Edge Donor
Cultivation/Acquisition Research Quality Control Policy Development Data Analysis
Vendor & Client Management Goal Setting Program Reporting Team Leadership
Networking Budget Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE REDEMPTORISTS DENVER PROVINCE, Denver, CO
Database Manager, 2004-2014
Excelled as manager/expert of Raisers Edge database; supervised part-time, temporary, and
volunteer employees
Developed strategies and processes to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of donor database;
aligned fundraising with system procedures
Oversaw program development, budget development, and materials development and reporting
Maintained 95K+ donor database
Managed daily operations: data integrity, quality control audits, policies and procedures, security,
record updating, and gift review/reporting
Headed annual appeals tracking, participation, and average gift and costs
Segmented strategies; customized queries and data analysis
Led complex data searches and exports; generated reports for use in mailings, data analysis, prospect
analysis, and appeal/campaign analysis
Provided audit reports of constituent and gifts
Processed credit card transactions, gifts, pledges, matching gifts
Managed Moves Management using Actions within Raisers Edge
Donor Relations Manager, 2004-2014
Served as primary contact for donors; built and strengthened donor relationships
Directed stewardship plan to forge donor trust through consistent and meaningful contact
Enhanced donor recognition process including donor acknowledgement, condolence
acknowledgement, congratulatory communication, and special correspondence
Researched donor and prospect research; identified, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded gifts for
missions; strengthened communications to achieve financial goals
Ensured growth of specialized programs; constructed tools for better tracking and follow through
Assisted with strategic planning process for Mission Advancement office
Managed development team staff of 10; ensured effective and professional behavior
Designed gift import for batch gift processing; eliminated manual data entry

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(720) 840-3708 msmarypelikan@gmail.com
MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS, New York, NY
Webmaster/Software Trainer, 1999-2004
Developed 2 websites using DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript; directed site maintenance, set standards for
design, and performed navigation and browser compatibility
Ensured quality control of third-party content; developed small online applications
Documented web best practices and championed web design; authored maintainable DHTML code
with comment tags and updated content
Trained staff on software applications: MS Office and Project, Photoshop, online searching, and email
Cultivated and solicited donors during Annual Gala
WESTWOOD COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, Denver, CO
Director of Library Services, 1994-1998
Prepared library and support expenditures budget
Hired and trained new library employees; supervised library and work studies staff
Enhanced library services; classified library items on electronic catalog
Developed new student library curriculum, service programs, and book selection
Analyzed faculty course evaluations using SPSS
Spearheaded opening of new library; ensured compliancy with ACICS accreditation standards
EDUCATION

MLIS, Library Science, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 1994, GPA: 3.5
BBA, University of Denver, Denver, CO, GPA: 3.5
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Board President, Community Parkside Patio Homes, 2012-Present

Treasurer, Community Parkside Patio Homes, 2010-2012
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

Raisers Edge, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe CS6, Photo Restoration, Social Media Knowledge, HTML
editing
HONORS

2nd Place, Tamron Macro Lenses photo contest, 2014

VOLUNTEERISM

Mother Cabrini Shrine, Golden, CO: gala events, photography, kitchen help, and customer service
LAEF, Denver, CO: gala events, photograph golfing event
Tutoring: Photoshop, MS Office, and general PC knowledge