Mads Ouellette

Supported organizational use of fundraising, communications, operations, and ecommerce platforms. Served as Salesforce administrator, managing database projects and training new users.

Coordinated fundraising and event communications including drafting and executing emails and printed materials. Oversaw gift acknowledgment and year-end tax letter processes.

Planned and executed all fundraising events, including an annual gala, live and silent auctions, and stewardship events. Coordinated the transition to virtual and hybrid events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Assisted Events Manager with logistics for fundraising events including leading production and debrief meetings. Managed acknowledgment and pledge processes, transitioning to an all-digital system.

Aided Database Manager in maintaining gift and donor database by entering donor information and gifts. Composed and delivered gift acknowledgement letters, pledge reminders, and annual tax summaries.

Coordinated prospective students' visits by connecting them with compatible student hosts. Gathered information and maintained a database about prospective students.

Activities and societies: Senior member of the Title IX Student Advisory Committee; Co-founder and President of TBD (a transgender rights advocacy group) and the Trans Clothing Exchange; Founding member, Events Manager, and President of Vassar Burlesque; Treasurer and Co-President of the Vassar Chapter of Challah for Hunger; Events and Outreach Manager of C.H.O.I.C.E. (Campus Health Organization for Information, Contraception, and Education).

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science with a minor in Queer Studies. Recipient of Senior College Life Recognition for outstanding volunteer contributions to campus life.