Hi, I’m
Tarek Said Zapatero
La Canyada
Summary
17+ years of experience in development and nonprofit operations. A financial development leader consistently that achieves success in leading financial systems and fundraising programs. Extensive knowledge of philanthropic trends and a proven track record in implementing successful strategies for optimal results. An empathetic person with organizational skills, proactive approach, and adaptability for the ever-evolving the development landscape.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults (FLYY)
Finance Director
01.2020 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults (FLYY)
Executive Director
01.2016 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults (FLYY)
Development Director
01.2014 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Researched possible grants and created proposals to submit along with grant applications.
- Lead for institutional fundraising, grant writing, and stewardship
- Created fundraising materials utilized for social media, websites and mass mailings.
- Maintained organization's social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on consistent basis.
- Attended special events, acting as client representative and making new contacts with possible donors.
- Increased fundraising revenue and closely monitored donations and deposits for accurate recordkeeping.
Wisconsin Historical Foundation
Database Manager
01.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Lead for all Foundation's fundraising tracking and stewardship
- Lead for the Foundation's prospect research for institutions and individual giving
St. Mary's Hospital Foundation
Development Coordinator
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Fundraising: Institutional individual campaign activities and development events
- Foundation operations and database user
YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office of the YMCA)
Financial Development Project Manager
01.2007 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Managed fundraising and stewardship operations of the department
- Lead for Raiser's Edge database, Financial Edge and prospect research
- Lead for managing reports for department's $2.4M annual budget
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Lead for YUSA's Annual National Board Campaign
- Assist with management of 10-12 RFPs annually to YMCAs
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Education
Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies, Chicago, IL
Certificate Program from Philanthropy & Nonprofit Organizations Management
01.2011
John Carroll University, University Heights, OH
Bachelor of Arts from Integrated Marketing Communications
01.2001
Skills
- Constituent Relationship Management programs such as Raiser's Edge and DonorPerfect
- Foundation Directory Online
- GrantStation
- General ledger accounting
- General ledger entry
- Technology-savvy
- Reporting
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Time
Timeline
Finance Director
Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults (FLYY)
01.2020 - 09.2024
Executive Director
Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults (FLYY)
01.2016 - 01.2020
Development Director
Forward Learning Youth & Young Adults (FLYY)
01.2014 - 01.2016
Database Manager
Wisconsin Historical Foundation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Development Coordinator
St. Mary's Hospital Foundation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Financial Development Project Manager
YMCA of the USA (National Resource Office of the YMCA)
01.2007 - 01.2010
Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies
Certificate Program from Philanthropy & Nonprofit Organizations Management
John Carroll University
Bachelor of Arts from Integrated Marketing Communications
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