Ms. Kara Endsley Email Address

Director of Annual Giving

North Carolina Central University

I am entrepreneurial-spirited fundraising professional, program manager and facilitator with 20+ years of experience in both non-profit and government including higher education. My organizational skills have allowed me to develop, lead, implement, and manage comprehensive, fundraising strategies that have resulted in successful campaigns. Expertise in strategic planning, grants management, partnership/coalition building, training and technical assistance delivery. I possess skills in community outreach and volunteer management. I know the importance of maintaining, cultivating and influencing strong relationships with peers, donors and prospects. I have the ability to effectively lead and facilitate high-quality meetings, seminars, and workshops to internal and external audiences. I am skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral proposals for fundraising efforts with strong database management ability and proficiency. I have the right experience to work with you, further your organization’s mission, and achieve the desired outcomes. CORE COMPETENCIES:Organization Leadership & ManagementResource DevelopmentCommunity Outreach and Public RelationsProposal and Grant WritingProgram ManagementProfessional and Volunteer RelationsSpecial Event Planning & ExecutionTraining & TA DeliveryPresentation & Public SpeakingContract & Grant ManagementStrategic PlanningProject & Budget Management