2016 Diverse Communities Conference Scholarship Application

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1 2016 Diverse Communities Conference Scholarship Application Submission Date :15:42 Name: Title: Organization: Andrea Yovanovich Executive Director Mt Vernon Education Foundation Address: 1806 W. State Road 234 City State: Fortville IN Zip: Business Phone Number: Home Phone Number: Address: Eligible Diverse Community Membership in AFP is not required, but if you are a member, please provide your AFP Member #: Years in the Fundraising Profession Previous Training in Fundraising (please specify courses, seminars, conferences attended for prior two years): Please check one: Please check all below: director@mtvernonfoundation.org Rural Currently enrolled in Lilly School of Fundraising Certificate Program Indiana Association of Public Education Foundation conference (3 years) I am a fundraising professional who self identifies as coming from an eligible diverse community as defined by AFP (African-American/Black, Asian, Faith-based, GLBT, Hispanic, Jewish or Rural) I am a fundraising professional or fundraising executive director employed by an eligible AFP diverse community where 50% or more staff members are from that diverse community. I work for a nonprofit organization that serves a 50% or more eligible AFP diverse community client base. I am employed as a full-time fundraising professional or spend at least fifty percent of my time fundraising for my employer. I have never attended an NSFRE/AFP International Conference on Fundraising. I understand that this may be a partial scholarship (conference fees and some travel stipend only) and that I may be required to find additional funds needed to attend this conference (such as travel expenses). I understand that my name as the AFP Diverse Communities Conference Scholar may be listed/promoted in AFP communications

2 By clicking this box, I certify that this application is true and my supervisor approves my attendance to the 2016 International Conference in Boston, MA March 20-22, Executive Director or Immediate Supervisor Phone/ 1. Please tell us about your level of engagement with AFP. We are interested to know about your recent involvement with AFP, (such as the Mentor Program, National Philanthropy Day, Fundraising Day, monthly programs, committees of the Board of Directors and the like). Describe your roles, attendance frequency, etc. Organization s Operating Budget ($) true Barry Stadler /bstadler@cutera.com I am a new member to AFP and have attended several monthly luncheons and program. I look forward to greater involvement as soon as I complete my CFRM certificate this summer! Total # of Staff 1 Organization s Development Department Budget ($) Total # of Fundraising Staff 1 3. What types of actions/experiences have you participated in that can reflect your own dedication to the cause of inclusion, particularly with people who are not like you? 4. How will your attendance at the AFP International Conference benefit the organization where you work? 5. Please make your case as to why you believe you should be chosen as our 2015 AFP Diverse Communities Conference Scholar. Your Current Resume We are a predominantly farming community. I am from a suburban environment and corporate background. I have specifically reached out to our farming community to discuss their needs in our school district. Developing relationships with the farming community has been rewarding and challenging! Reaching out to our Future Farmers of America organization within the school district has been exceptionally beneficial and has rewarding. Expanding our horizons and depth of experience has proven to be beneficial for our organization. It has never failed for me to bring a new idea or strategy back to the organization. We are a fairly new organization, created in We are small- 1 employee! We are a rural community with very little corporate support. We need to be creative and innovative and I look forward to be able to take information back to the board! AYovanovichResume.pdf

3 Copy of your organization s 501(c)(3) ID number or Registered Charity Number IRS 501c3 letter p1.pdf

4 ANDREA YOVANOVICH 9779 Briarway Lane McCordsville, IN Telephone: Experience: Mt. Vernon Education Foundation Executive Director 2012-Current All executive level activities and board of director development and management for the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation. Responsible for all financial objectives including consistent and measurable revenue generation and expense management. Advocate for students and faculty with regard to grant requests and curriculum development. Oversees three major fundraising events including a walk/run, golf outing and gala events. Develops and presents funding packages to individual major donors and corporate sponsors. Strategic planning and board of directors recruitment as well as public representation and involvement with community groups and boards. Maintains all financial records, legal documents and database information. Develops and reviews policy and procedures. Has grown each event financially and increased participants 89% since Team Indy Principal Professional Figure Skating Coach 2007-Current Recruit, instruct and develop athletes of all ages with regard to figure skating. Obtained Master Rating through Professional Skaters Association. (2008) Chaired the 2009 Indiana Figure Skating Championship- spokesman, coordinated all volunteers, judges, athletes, budget, scheduling and site. Ensured venue safety and staffing. Served as Test/Sanction chair for the Fishers Figure Skating Club and Winter Club of Indianapolis. Schedule active roster of athletes among five active coaches and five venues. Work with coaches to develop skills, education and personal marketing objectives. American Heart Association Corporate Events Director Managed and implemented Heart of Gold Gala- including strategic planning, site selection and negotiation, budget, executive volunteers and day of event volunteers, including all ancillary events, and major gifts for major fundraising event for the American Heart Association. Conducted pre-event and day-of-event volunteer and staff education. Recruited executive leadership, committee volunteers, and day of event staff. Ran executive leadership meetings with committee chairman, including agenda development and support. Extensive work with vendors, suppliers including negotiation and product development. Recommended, trained, and developed executive board of directors. Supported other AHA events, including Go Red for Women Luncheon and Campaign, and Heart Walk. Group One Communications

5 ZooBook Manager Developed all business to business and fundraising contacts and sales for the Indianapolis ZooBook. Developed and manage fundraising strategies and programs for schools, non-profit organizations and business philanthropies using Group One Communications offerings. While coordinating schools fundraising efforts I worked with and directed volunteers as well as planned and executed kick-offs and post-sale parties. Exceeding sales goals and quotas (2003/2004 record sales.) Position included cold calling, prospecting and one-time meeting with sales closure and continuous account follow-up. Protocall / PDI Area Sales Representative 2002 Member of dedicated sales force for Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals. Responsible for Indianapolis/Central Indiana market. Market share consistently increased. Ranked in top 10 nationally in sales for Celestone Soluspan. Mt. Vernon High school Video Communications / Auditorium Director Established video communications and technical theatre curriculum and program. As auditorium director, worked with several production directors establishing budget, technical feasibility, and scheduling for busy facility. Major aspect of position included managing facilities and directing theatre performances as well as coordinating volunteer student/parent staff. Additional responsibilities include Senior Class and international trip sponsor. telematrix Associate Producer Duties included scheduling production shoots, hiring/staffing talent and crew, writing, and working with clients to ensure their project success. In this position, I was liaison between client, sales staff, and administration. Education: BUTLER UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science, Radio/Television Broadcasting and Secondary Education Honored member of Top 100 Students 1993 Continued education through Indiana University, Bloomington and Indianapolis. Skills: Mentor- Butler Unversity student. Event planning/execution. (Figure skating competitions and camps/committee member of Junior League of Indianapolis Holiday Mart/whole school events/group leader of student trips) Organization. The ability to create, develop and implement several projects/clients simultaneously. Customer relations. Ability to build and maintain relationships while successfully promoting and building product brand. Former senior level competitive figure skater with extensive coaching experience. Computer experience: Extensive and adaptable. Extensive working knowledge of customer service and teaching methodology. Several leadership positions on numerous non-for-profit boards including, but not limited to, Junior League of Indianapolis, St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church/School, Fishers Figure Skating Club, Winter Club of Indianapolis, Troop 446 Boys Scouts of America. Past President, Highland Springs South HOA Alpha Chi Omega, Butler University, President, Vice-President and House Manager. ( ) Unflappable, resourceful, and dependable. Interned with Lingner Group Productions, producers of auto-racing programming for ESPN and ABC. Andrea Yovanovich

6 ~~ IRS Department of the Treasury oifttz.,'?j1 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 2508 Cincinnati OH In reply refer to: Jan. 15, 2013 LTR 4168C EO BODC: TE MT VERNON EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC 1776 W STATE ROAD 234 FORTVILLE IN E~p loy~ r_i dent i fica t ion Nl!mbes_: Person to Contact: Toll Free Telephone Number: _26:..Q~~_35~Ht B. HALL Dear TAXPAYER: This is in response to your Jan. 07, 2013, request for information regarding your tax-exempt status. Our records indicate that you were recognized as exempt under section 501Cc)C3) of the Internal Revenue Code in a determination letter issued in MARCH Our records also indicate that you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509Ca) of the Code because you are described in sectioncs) 509Ca)C1) and 170Cb)(1)(A)(vi). Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code. Please refer to our website for information regarding filing requirements. Specifically, section 6033(j) of the Code provides that failure to file an annual information return for three consecutive years results in revocation of tax-exempt status as of the filing due date of the third return for organizations required to file. We will publish a list of organizations whose tax-exempt status was revoked under section 6033Cj) of the Code on our website beginning in early 2011.