3. Natalie A. Sheehan
706 Elmcroft Blvd • Rockville, MD • nsheehan8824@gmail.com • (814) 659‐8306
Professional Experience
Susan O’ Neill & Associates – June 2011 – Present
Lead Associate:
•Create proposals specific for new clients to plan and develop fundraising goals and special events with the express
purpose of achieving results that are significant in size and scope to each client.
• Create fundraising contact lists specifically for each client
•Work with multiple clients daily and ensure that schedules and plans are accurate and are being appropriately executed. Clients
include national and international foundations, military service foundations, social service organizations and political fund
development.
•Manage and assist staff with client relationships and office procedures, such as assigning different projects to the
staff and ensuring they are completed correctly and on‐time
Primary Gains ‐ Have developed skills in the following areas: Customer Relations, Fundraising Contacts, Budgeting, Theme
Development, Non‐Profit Branding, Communication skills demonstrated by working with a variety of clients with a diverse
backgrounds, web designs and social media productions, Production, Scheduling, Planning and Executing events that have over
1000 attendees, and developing talking points for keynote speakers, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Penn State Athletic Department
February 2009‐ April 2011
•Work with the internet production crew of sport events for Division I NCAA programs. Recorded and developed
promotion clips for various media forms. Attended various men’s and women’s athletic competitions, filmed,
directed and produced the broadcasts that were shown online and the Big Ten Network.
•took the footage I shot and edited into highlight reels
Primary gain: learned how to plan and execute successful sports production of Division I sporting events while
working in a high‐pressured environment.
Dublin Country Mix Radio Station
Summer 2010
•Completed a study abroad/internship through Penn State University in Dublin, Ireland working at Country Mix 106.8.
Performed duties including editing of commercials using Adobe software and developing promotions for on‐air use.
•Recorded commercials that were played on‐air and conducted interviews for use by the radio station.
Primary gain: often worked independently where I initiated different projects which led to making and editing my
own commercials and followed up with advertisers after completion.
Skills
Proficient in the following computer programs Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools,
and Adobe. Strong, positive communicator with exceptional interpersonal and relationship‐building skills . Adaptable team
player who effectively prioritizes and juggles multiple concurrent projects while maintaining an impeccable attention to detail.
Work well with others to see a project or task completed.
Education
Pennsylvania State University – State College , PA 2011
Earned a BA Degree in Journalism
•Member of the Blue and White Alumni Society – Head of Public Relations Committee
•Member of the College of Communications Student Council
•Participated in THON, the largest student philanthropy in the world
4. This is a write up I did for our website after our Coast Guard Foundation last June where we honored the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, USA.
The 8th Annual Tribute to the U.S. Coast Guard
Susan O’Neill & Associates was chosen by the Coast Guard Foundation to produce
the 8th Annual Salute to the Coast Guard in our Nation’s Capitol on June 12th at the
National Building Museum. This night to remember included special remarks by
Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Robert Papp and featured General Martin
Dempsey, USA, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as the keynote speaker.
General Dempsey emphasized the importance of the Coast Guard. “On an average
day, the United States Coast Guard deploys worldwide and patrols about 95,000
miles of coast line; saves 12 lives a day and an average of 76 Search and Rescue calls;
seizes approximately 800 pounds of cocaine, services 116 buoys; screens 720 vessels
and 183,000 passengers. Probes 13 marine incidents; and inspects 68 containers on
an average day.”
General Dempsey concluded his remarks with a musical tribute to the Coast Guard
serenading the audience with his version of Frank Sinatra’s “My Kind of Town (Coast
Guard Is)
General Dempsey singing “My Kind of Town”
http://www.oneillevent.com/photographs‐highlights/the‐coast‐guard‐foundation/the‐8th‐
annual‐tribute‐to‐the‐u‐s‐coast‐guard/
I taught myself how to use WordPress, which updates our website, and I have now updated our
entire client list, updated each event section and have put a section for our upcoming events.
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11. This is a letter I sent and e‐mailed to companies who have supported this charity before. I mention their company headquarters location and
how many children have been helped by the Inn from their state. I also sent this letter to Ms. Cokie Roberts and got her approval to use her
name. After I e‐mail this letter, I call them to make sure they received the letter and if they have any questions. Then about a week after, I
send a follow up e‐mail thanking them for their past support and hope we can count on them again.
May 16, 2012
Ms. Carol Melton
Time Warner Company
800 Connecticut Ave., NW
# 1200
Washington, DC 20006
Dear Carol:
On behalf of the Board and our Dinner Chairs, thank you for all that you have done for The Children’s Inn at NIH at our past Gala Dinners. Since
Time Warner is headquartered in New York City, we wanted you to know that since the opening of The Inn more than 700 patients from
New York have participated in leading edge research studies at the National Institutes of Health while staying at The Inn. The other states
where you have major operations have had hundreds of residents who have made The Inn their home while undergoing treatment programs at
the NIH. Our theme, From Every State for Every Child emphasizes the national importance of The Inn to children and their families it serves
and to every family who has faced or may face a child with a life‐threatening illness.
Since opening in 1990, more than 10,000 seriously ill children and their families have traveled from all 50 U.S. states and 84 countries to stay at
The Children's Inn ‐ "A place like home" that keeps families together during their children's treatments at the NIH, reduces stress, and facilitates
healing through the mutual support of other families facing similar situations. Like last year, we will use the proceeds from the dinner to
rebuild two kitchens at The Inn.
The kitchen is the heart of every home – the same is true in the kitchens at The Inn. Over 14,500 meals are prepared by the families in these
kitchens on an annual basis, ranging from a quick breakfast to a full family dinner during the holidays. Updating the two kitchens and dining
areas will allow The Inn to provide a more open floor plan, ultimately fostering a sense of collective experience where concerns, fears and
hopes may be shared.
I am writing to ask for your support for this year’s Gala and hope you will join our honored guests, Dr. Roy Vagelos and Dr. Anthony Fauci. The
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24 Annual Children's Inn Congressional Gala Dinner will take place on September 19 at the Liaison Hotel in Washington, DC. The Rooftop
Reception will begin at 6:00 PM followed by Dinner at 7:00 PM which will feature remarks by our honored guests. Debbie Dingell and Abby
Blunt are in the process of establishing a Congressional Committee who will support this effort and attend the Dinner. With their active
participation we expect that many Members of Congress will join us at the Dinner, as well as administration officials, NIH directors and
prominent business leaders.
Enclosed is a fact sheet that includes the details for the event and levels of participation. Thank you for your consideration of this request, and
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we look forward to seeing you on September 19 . If you need any additional information about The Inn or the 2012 Dinner, please contact
Susan O'Neill & Associates at 301‐229‐0124 or via e‐mail at ChildrensInn@ONeillEvent.com
Sincerely,
Cokie Roberts
Board Member
The Children’s Inn at NIH
12. This is an example of a fundraising e‐mail. I send this to companies who have never given to the Children’s Inn at NIH. This gives them a
small background on what the cause is and I enclose a sponsorship level sheet with the different levels of sponsorship opportunity.
Please join our Honorary and Congressional Committees at The Children’s Inn at NIH 23rd Annual Gala on October
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12 at Union Station in Washington, DC. Led by Congressional spouses who serve on our Board, the Gala will feature senior
Administration officials and leaders of Congress.
Since opening in 1990, more than 10,000 seriously ill children and their families have traveled from all 50 U.S. states
and 82 countries to stay at The Children's Inn ‐ "A place like home" that keeps families together during their children's
treatments at the NIH, reduces stress, and facilitates healing through the mutual support of other families facing similar
situations. This year, The Inn is embarking on a $1.5 million Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation Initiative. The kitchen is
the heart of every home – the same is true in the kitchens at The Inn. Over 14,500 meals are prepared by the families in these
kitchens on an annual basis, ranging from a quick breakfast to a full family dinner during the holidays. Updating the two
kitchens and dining areas will allow The Inn to provide a more open floor plan, simultaneously creating greater dining flexibility
for the families and increasing the safety of the residents, ultimately fostering a sense of collective experience where concerns,
fears and hopes may be shared.
Enclosed is a fact sheet that includes levels of participation. Thank you for your consideration of this request, and we
look forward to seeing you on October 12th. If you need any additional information about the 2011 Gala, please contact Susan
O'Neill & Associates at 301‐229‐0124 or via e‐mail at ChildrensInn@ONeillEvent.com; for more information about The Inn visit
www.childrensinn.org or check out this video http://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrensinnnih?feature=mhee.
14. Twitter: SONAssociates
We have an upcoming Jr. Gala for a client and it sells out every year and has been named one of the top 10 young events in DC. Here is a
tweet for the event:
Tickets are going fast for the SOME Jr. Gala! Live Band, open bar, and great auction prizes! Get your tickets
here! https://secure2.convio.net/soome/site/Donation2?df_id=2020&2020.donation=form1&JServSessionIdr004=k6rnj
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Our Tracy’s Kids event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 12 , however due to the State of the Union and the large number of
Congressional and Senate Members that attend this event, we had to change the date. Here is a tweet:
There is a new date for our Tracy's Kids Red Carpet Event! It's now on Wed. Feb. 13th, same place,
same great event!pic.twitter.com/qTZvyp82
I was live tweeting and updating Facebook during our event in November:
Unexpected Boys!! Frankie Vallie and 4 seasons cover!http://twitpic.com/bhxcub
Here is a tease before the event started:
Almost time for the 26th annual SOME gala!! Looking great! http://twitpic.com/bhtqu5
And as the event started:
Show time! http://twitpic.com/bhwfkm
15. Contact Information
Natalie Sheehan
Nsheehan8824@gmail.com
(c ) 814-659-8306
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from
you.
