Kimberly Pendleton

• Grew market fundraising revenue from $1.2M to $3M and saw excellent staff retention
• Received the singular national Pacesetter award, 2017; $1Million Dollar Club 1021 (new in 1 year)
• Awarded for innovative fund-raising programs that were adopted nationally in year two: Created a homeschool fund-raising program that was adopted nationally
• This program for homeschooling families, in year one raised $225,000, but $1,2M in year two
• Projected to yield $13M in year three
• Led the Triangle, NC team as we engaged the Wake Co
• School District, Superintendent and top district executives (#16 nationally in size) to become the #1 fund-raising district in the nation - remaining such for the past four years, the AHA’s largest youth district
• Recruited, trained and managed bench-strength staff, two of whom have been promoted to a V.P
• Led my team to #3 nationally in 2013, and we have held a top ten spot in fund-raising nationally (out of 99) for the past 6 years
• I currently lead a team of 9, (8 Directors and one admin staff) along with more than 4000 volunteers to our goals.
• We have seen growth annually from 3% to 30%, with a 3.4M and 1020 school goal this year.
• Successfully led team to engage over half (94) of the assigned School District Superintendents in the AHA mission and work
• Most Districts engaged to strongly support fund-raising in their schools
• Leading Directors to higher engagement of the School Districts (Superintendent), to make larger donor asks, to plan strategically, set transformational goals, and engage corporate sponsors for the youth programs.
• Drove organizational growth by spearheading strategic initiatives and aligning them with company goals.
• Enhanced company reputation by fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Led cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and project goals.
• Improved employee engagement with comprehensive development programs and initiatives.
• Developed strategic plans to drive business growth and enhance competitive advantage.
• Led crisis management efforts, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on operations.
• Cultivated strong relationships with key volunteers, stakeholders, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.

• Tennessee ED leading a team staff of 12, and 4000 volunteers to raise money and deliver patient programs to over 1300 people per year in TN
• Led my team to win an ACS internal division-wide sales contest in my first year
• National E.D of the Year 2005
• Surpassed patient services goals every year
• Met or surpassed aggressive fundraising goals 4 of 7 years
• Grew revenue in our market from $760,000 to $2.9M in 7 years
• Negotiated and piloted the first-ever off-site patient programs ACS location in a hospital – by engaging hospital executives and Board in the ACS mission
• Resulted in a 100% increase in individuals served in 2010
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
• Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.

Recruited, trained and led a team of field sales representatives across the Western states.