Ashley Pratka

Background

About Ashley Pratka

My 30-year career has often allowed me to call upon transferable skills essential to positions I held in the non-profit sector. • Maintained fundraising databases to produce accurate monthly reports for the board of directors. • Cultivated strong relationships with board members, donors, prospects, and the philanthropic community to keep the institution's financial needs at the forefront. • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure alignment between development and organizational objectives. • Evaluated existing programs to identify areas of improvement or expansion opportunities. • Analyzed data from past campaigns to inform future decisions about resource allocation. • Cultivated relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources. • Facilitated meetings between senior leadership and potential donors. • Directed the preparation of reports on development activities for board members and other stakeholders. • Reviewed gift agreements prior to execution by management personnel. • Developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals. • Recruited staff members for various roles within the Development team. • Conducted prospect research to identify new funding opportunities and partnerships. • Ensured compliance with all legal requirements related to charitable giving. • Prepared successful applications to obtain funding from government and private grants. • Facilitated collaboration between development team members on key projects. • Monitored budgets, expenses, and revenue related to fundraising initiatives. • Managed grant writing processes from research to submission and reporting. • Produced materials to highlight program offerings and reach new donors. • Developed and executed strategic fundraising plans for nonprofit organizations. • Collaborated with board members on fundraising strategies and goals.