Devin Hughes
Campbellsville
Summary
Experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record in donor engagement and major gift cultivation. Demonstrated success in increasing corporate giving and securing significant individual donations, including multiple 6-figure gifts. Proficient in using Raiser's Edge NXT and Research Point for donor management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advancement Officer
Campbellsville University
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and corporate relations teams to enhance donor engagement, achieving an 88.9% year-over-year increase in corporate giving from July 2024 to December 2024
- Led cultivation and stewardship efforts using Raiser's Edge NXT and Research Point, resulting in a 14% portfolio increase in individual donor gifts over two years, including securing multiple 6-figure gifts.
- Developed personalized engagement plans and organized a special event that raised over $6M in cash gifts, pledges, and estate gifts
Financial Advisor
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed comprehensive financial planning strategies for retirement, education funding, estate planning, and asset and income protection, enhancing client satisfaction
- Designed and implemented business planning for retirement packages, succession planning, and group insurance packages
Loan Officer
12.2017 - 09.2021
- Managed a multi-million-dollar portfolio, enhancing commercial lending and achieving significant growth
- Developed referral networks and analyzed potential loan markets, contributing to portfolio expansion
- Established and maintained strong customer relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction and retention
Store Manager
RentACenter
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Ensured sales and collection standards were met, achieving an increase in sales by implementing effective sales strategies
- Reduced loss through stringent asset management practices
- Trained all employees to reach company standards, resulting in an improvement in employee performance and compliance
District Manager
RentACenter
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed business development strategies, increasing profits through higher revenues and minimizing costs
- Conducted meetings and conference calls to disseminate information, train, and motivate 50+ employees across 9 locations in 5 counties, improving team performance
- Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing operational expenses while maintaining high service standards
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
Master's Degree - Business Administration
Western Kentucky University
Skills
- Major Gifts
- Planned Gifts
- Corporate Relations
- Annual Giving
- Stewardship
- Special Events
- Donor Relations
- Portfolio Management
Accomplishments
Completed the Practical Planned Giving Conference with Crescendo Interactive, Inc. in San Diego September of 2024.
Completed the Major Gift Fundraising Seminar with The Institute for Charitable Giving in Chicago November of 2023.
Certification
Data Analytics
Series 6 and 63 Investment Licenses
Life and Health Insurance Licenses
Timeline
Advancement Officer
Campbellsville University
01.2023 - Current
Financial Advisor
09.2021 - 01.2023
Loan Officer
12.2017 - 09.2021
District Manager
RentACenter
08.2012 - 08.2014
Store Manager
RentACenter
01.2007 - 01.2017
Master's Degree - Business Administration
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
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