Emily Martin

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EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies
IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indianapolis, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Writing, Rhetoric and Communication
Transylvania University, Lexington, KY

Minors in Environmental Studies and Religion

Summa cum laude

Expected May 2017

May 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing Graduate Assistant, The Fund Raising School, Indianapolis, IN

Aug 2016-Present

Draft and revise promotion letters for various targeted audiences to encourage registration for TFRS courses

Design graphics from participant surveys and published research to share on TFRS social media platforms

Represent TFRS at nonprofit conferences to exhibit and promote TFRS and School of Philanthropy courses

Administrative Assistant, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, Indianapolis, IN

Jan 2016-Present

Create content, encourage engagement, and track metrics for Lake Institutes social media platforms

Coordinate all pieces, write content, and track metrics for bi-weekly Insights e-newsletter

Draft and revise content for Lake website and presentation materials for board meetings and seminars

Develop internal knowledge management system by restructuring the staff's shared drive and creating a
document of best practices

Donor Stewardship Intern, Gleaners Food Bank, Indianapolis, IN

May-Aug 2016

Develop and institutionalize a stewardship program for lower and mid-level donors

Plan and facilitate donor luncheons for particular donor segments

Design invitations and cards for donors through graphic design software programs

Write copy for stewardship letters and cards

Manage volunteers to improve stewardship communication, and oversee volunteers performing those tasks

Utilize eTapestry management database to update and streamline donor records process

Foundation Graduate Assistant, St. Vincent Health, Indianapolis, IN

Aug 2015-April 2016

Draft newsletter articles, board reports, acknowledgement, and stewardship letters for wide audiences

Coordinate, plan, and facilitate all silent auction details for gala events, including writing all displayed copy

Manage social media presence for St. Vincent Cancer Care Run/Walk Challenge event

Train volunteers for telethon and gala events benefitting Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital

Coordinate in-kind donations to Peyton Manning Children's Hospital

Development Intern, Gods Pantry Food Bank, Lexington, KY

Draft and edit grant proposals for program funding

May 2014-Aug 2014

Coordinate logistical details for fundraising events

Input and update donor information and mailed donation reports in Raiser's Edge software
Edit website copy to submit to the External Relations Director
Shadow event planning meetings and participate in weekly development department meetings
Recruit restaurants and business to participate in community events like Taste of Southeastern Kentucky
Create informational sheets for each county served that detail the impact GPFB has on their community
Prepare logistical materials for Taste of the Bluegrass. GPFBs biggest annual fundraising event
Research applicable grant opportunities to submit to Development Coordinator

Senior Lead Ambassador, Transylvania University Office of Admissions

Fall 2012-Spring 2015

Supervise all student ambassadors by leading staff meetings and training and shadowing new tour guides

Represent Transylvania and Office of Admissions at campus events and regional receptions, speaking to
audiences and answering individual questions

Articulate advantages of Transylvania to various audiences through spoken tours and written blog posts

Named Admissions Ambassador of the Year in May 2013

Plan all prospective students overnight visits and coordinate between student and professional staff

Meet weekly with Associate Director of Admissions to discuss student staff performance and strategies
for improving prospective students experience

Compose three blog entries each month to provide prospective students with insight about the student
experience at Transylvania, and write them as if telling a story

Present on crisis communication strategies for tour guides at 2015 Collegiate Information and Visitor
Services Association Student Development Institute conference
Marketing Intern, CirrusMio, Lexington, KY
Jan 2013-Aug 2013

Explain personalized use value of web-based workplace giving program and service-oriented social
networking sites to potential clients at networking events

Create email templates and press releases about campus outreach programs and company growth to send
to potential clients to increase community awareness about success of the company

Propose communication plan for company to use in developing marketing strategies for new audiences

Write and brainstorm copy for the websites homepage, such as helpful hints to increase site usability

Collaborate with marketing coordinator to conduct research and data entry assignments, which allowed
the start-up company to expand client reach and recruit partnering community organizations
Consultant, Transylvania University Writing Center
Fall 2013-Spring 2015

Converse with Transylvania students of all grades and disciplines about writing assignments and oral
presentations, helping them to become better writers by assisting with all stages of their writing process

Present to first-year classes on the services offered by the Writing Center and the value of writing to the
liberal arts to encourage them to utilize the Writing Center as they adjust to college assignments

Advise patrons on organization, thesis creation, argument coherence, sentence structure, and grammar

Complete semester-long practicum training course on writing, peer consulting, and ethic of care

Manage social media for the Writing Center, generating content and encouraging engagement

Present on social media management at 2015 Southeastern Writing Center Association Kentucky
Conference and photograph the event for official SWCA-KY publication
Student Programming Coordinator for August Term, Transylvania University
Dec 2012-Sept 2014

Plan and coordinate all programming events for TUs first-year orientation program by recruiting and
confirming vendors, staffing every event with student supervisors, secure supplies and locations

Train all August Term Scholars through facilitating leadership development and leading content sessions

Supervise Programming Assistant, delegating responsibilities and brainstorming orientation activities

Supervise all August Term Scholars by serving as liaison between student staff and Associate Dean and
assisting with syllabus creation and discussion preparation
Advertise events through managing Guidebook app and social media schedules
Co-teach a seminar style class for first-year students centered on critical reading and informal writing
Design syllabus to provide a wide variety of discussion topics, writing assignments, and required readings
Serve as orientation leader and mentor through planning activities, designing lessons, and advising
academic scheduling
Provide input in selection process for 2014 student staff and program texts

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Giving Committee Member, Transylvania University Young Alumni Council
June 2015-Present

Brainstorm strategies to support Alumni and Development Offices fundraising plans

Promote fundraising opportunities like Go Beyond projects and #TransyGivingTuesday

Plan alumni engagement events and discuss campus improvement projects at bi-annual meetings
Camp 101 Director, Camp Wakon Da-Ho, Christian Church (DOC) in KY

July 2016

Recruitcounselorsandactivityleadersfortwoweekendlongcampsfor1stand2ndgradersandtheirparents
Presentkeynotediscussionandfacilitatediscussionofscripturelessonstoaudiencesofadultsandyouth
Developcampschedule,facilitateactivities,anddelegateresponsibilitiestocounselorstaff

Volunteer Tutor, The Carnegie Center, Lexington, KY

Fall 2013-Spring 2015

Meet weekly with two elementary school students to improve foundational skills like reading and ESL

Mentor students through consistent one-on-one time together

Plan activities and learning strategies for each meeting

Special Activities Leader, Counselor, Camp Wakon Da-Ho, Christian Church (DOC) in KY
July 2014, 2015

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate all large activities for week-long camp for middle schoolers such as a
talent show, scavenger hunt, relay races, water games stations, and Minute to Win It games

Assist camp directors in last-minute daily tasks like setting up for events and worship services

Serve as cabin counselor for group of girls, leading group discussion and interaction

Selected to be a co-director for 2016 camp season

Youth Representative, WKDH Site Team for Christian Church (DOC) in KY
Winter 2013-Spring 2015

Coordinate and recruit directors and counselors for all summer camps held at WKDH facility for 2014 by
reviewing evaluations of previous staff and contacting potential new counselors and directors

Evaluate all aspects of past camps: on-site staff, directors, counselors, camper reviews, curriculum
Page Editor, The Rambler campus newspaper, Transylvania University, Lexington, KY Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Compose editorials about major campus events, incorporating the views of the Editorial Board members

Interview students, faculty and staff to collect information for breaking and investigative news stories

Inform students, faculty, and staff about news and issues to encourage campus-wide discussion