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Ashley Perault

@ashleyperault

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Data-driven advancement leader specializing in process improvement, project management, and analytics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply data analysis and process improvement to advance fundraising outcomes, lead projects, mentor teams, and implement scalable solutions.

I am a dynamic advancement professional with eight years of experience in process improvement, project management, and data analysis supporting fundraising teams. I lead cross-functional projects, build requirements and documentation, and implement technical and process enhancements that improve efficiency and fundraising outcomes.

At Harvard Alumni Affairs and Development, I developed predictive-modeling criteria, reconciled gift-planning metrics, and implemented application updates that expanded the solicitation pipeline and reduced manual data work. I manage and mentor staff, design training and onboarding, and create reproducible templates and processes to scale new capabilities.

I bring a collaborative, results-focused approach, proven stakeholder influence, and a habit of exploring new technologies and innovative methods to uncover insights and drive measurable gains for advancement programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Analyst

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Harvard Alumni Affairs and Development

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Led cross-functional projects to improve fundraising processes and analytics, expanding the solicitation pipeline by over $1M and implementing application updates that reduced manual data transformation. Managed one coordinator and developed requirements, reconciliation processes, and templates to improve predictive modeling and gift planning accuracy.

Process Improvement Project Management Data Analysis SQL Requirements Gathering Reconciliations Stakeholder Management

Coordinator and Specialist

Harvard Alumni Affairs and Development

Oct 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years)

Supported frontline fundraising teams by creating reporting guidelines, delivering training on fundraising metrics, testing data extracts and applications, and maintaining the Business Process Manual to improve data accuracy and user adoption.

Reporting Training Data Testing Documentation

Group Leader

Harvard Alumni Affairs and Development

Oct 2014 - Oct 2018 (4 years)

Supported major gift fundraisers with administrative and coordination tasks, organized onboarding for 15 hires, streamlined new-hire processes, and developed professional development trainings, earning the Marion Anderson award in 2017.

Onboarding Administrative Support Process Improvement Training Development Scheduling Event Planning

Program Manager

Boston Partners in Education

Sep 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 1 month)

Managed logistics for a citywide literacy mentoring program across 11 schools, recruiting and training volunteers, supervising 11 part-time site coordinators, and securing corporate partners through grant applications.

Program Management Training Partnership Development Event Planning Grant writing

Corps Member

City Year Boston

Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 (9 months)

Delivered academic and behavioral interventions for at-risk students, providing 15+ hours of direct instruction that improved student performance and leading service projects and attendance initiatives to support school goals.

Lesson planning Data Tracking Program Support