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Madalyn Frye

Somerville

Summary

Development professional with six years of hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, specializing in gift processing, donor communications, and data management. Recognized as a reliable and trusted team member with a strong track record of delivering timely and accurate gift entry, administrative support, and meaningful donor acknowledgements. Eager to apply and expand strong relationship-building skills both internally and externally to support fundraising goals and deepen donor engagement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Coordinator

Conservation Law Foundation
12.2024 - Current
  • Executed touchpoints following major press releases to keep supporters engaged and connected to the impact of their giving.
  • Collaborated with the Individual Giving team to launch the Supporter Hub, empowering donors to manage their own donation information.
  • Partnered with the Director of Operations to develop personalized acknowledgements for restricted gifts, deepening donor stewardship.
  • Assisted in onboarding of ReceipterPro, improving acknowledgement accuracy, editing, and turnaround times.
  • Designed surveys and built internal systems to enhance team operations, including meeting structures, SharePoint organization, calendar management, and fiscal year goal setting.
  • Strengthened team culture by organizing four staff outings, coordinating organizational retreats, and co-chairing two Employee Resource Groups.

Development Assistant

Conservation Law Foundation
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Processed daily check and credit card gifts in Raiser’s Edge, ensuring 48–72 hour turnaround for acknowledgements.
  • Entered pledge and wire gifts in coordination with Finance, ensuring timely reconciliation and reporting.
  • Managed recurring gift tracking and reporting, communicating proactively with lapsed and declined donors to maintain Champions Club retention.
  • Cleaned and updated donor records, processed returned mail, and responded to staff requests for donor information within 1- 2 business day.
  • Supported four to five annual direct mail appeals and monthly new member outreach, preparing print materials and coordinating presidential signature logistics.
  • Maintained donor-related inventory and coordinated print orders across departments.

Development and Program Coordinator

The Resolution Center
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Communicated clearly to incoming and current clients, 50 + volunteers, and panel members with new mediations, trainings, and fundraising events.
  • Implemented a Fundraising Department by hosting regular Fundraising Committee meetings with Board members, and started the organization first database software for volunteers and donors.
  • Maintain database of key programmatic information, including data collection, and reporting.
  • Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
  • Analyzes reporting program outputs and impacts based on program's data and records for center's sustainability.
  • Collaborate with staff to support planning and logistics for events, workshops, and trainings.
  • Composed grant proposals and fundraising newsletters to raise capital for non-profit organizations.

Prospect Researcher

Gordon College
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Calculated prospect donor's propensity and capacity to give to the University.
  • Attended advisory councils on new campaigns to initiate fundraising and maintain donor relations.
  • Collaborated with stewardship department to engage donors based on their needs and passions.
  • Wealth screenings on new and previous donors using lexis nexus, research point, and public records.
  • Managed donors' portfolios using Excel, and Microsoft

Outreach Coordinator

Goshen's Fountain For Nutrition and Health
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Worked closely with the DREAMS program which taught young women with HIV/AIDS, economic empowerment.
  • Maintained records with Uganda Ministry of Health databases.
  • Led sessions on economic strategies in Uganda's market.
  • Field experience with village leaders, and town officials to head start new programs in Mukono.
  • Increased support and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.

Development Intern

One Track International | One Cameroon
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Partnered with the Director of Development to increase donations and conduct prospect research.
  • Supported project planning and execution for community development initiatives.
  • Managed crowdfunding campaigns and online outreach programs, cultivating relationships with new donors.
  • Collaborated with the Marketing Director to establish new partnerships and expand reach through digital advocacy.
  • Created and edited promotional and informational videos for the organization’s website.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Development And Economics

Gordon College
Wenham, MA
05-2017

Skills

  • Raiser's Edge
  • Data Hygiene
  • Mail merge
  • Relationship building
  • Team collaboration
  • Collaborative approach
  • Donor relations
  • Prospect research
  • Administering budgets
  • Written Communication

Timeline

Development Coordinator

Conservation Law Foundation
12.2024 - Current

Development Assistant

Conservation Law Foundation
05.2023 - 12.2024

Development and Program Coordinator

The Resolution Center
11.2021 - 05.2023

Outreach Coordinator

Goshen's Fountain For Nutrition and Health
01.2020 - 03.2020

Prospect Researcher

Gordon College
08.2019 - 05.2020

Development Intern

One Track International | One Cameroon
05.2019 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - International Development And Economics

Gordon College
Madalyn Frye