Jordan K.

Hendrickson
Dubuque, IA | (319) 830-7001 | Jordan.Hendrickson17@gmail.com

Professional Summary
Senior at Loras College graduating in May 2017 with a Literature major. Completed two
internships in the grant writing and development field and a third internship in the marketing and
public relations field. All internships have been done in the nonprofit sector ranging from small to
large businesses. Internships have helped in achieving experience dealing with tight deadlines,
multiple projects at once, maintaining past relationships with donors, and securing grant money
from different foundations around the Dubuque community.

Education
Loras College, Dubuque, IA | Anticipated graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Literature
3.3/4.0 GPA
Desktop Publishing
Writing for Social Action

Highlights
Received High Pass on Senior Capstone Thesis paper and presentation
Efficient in Raisers Edge, Constant Contact, Adobe InDesign, and social media management
Gained leadership experience as Student Manager for Loras College Campus Dining
Taught pre-k classrooms and lower as a Teacher Assistant
Developed effective presentation skills
Provided tutoring and mentorship for middle school students

Experience
Bell Tower Theater | August 2016-December 2016

Marketing and Public Relations Intern

Wrote press releases and public service announcements

Created material for radio broadcasts
Advertised drama productions and organization events
Managed the organizations social media outlets
Updated profile and event listings on community sites
Community Foundation
Telegraph Herald
 AAA
Travel Iowa
Wrote and sent funder and donation letters

Loras College Alumni and Development Office | June 2016-August 2016

Student Assistant Grant Writer

Utilized Raisers Edge to track development funds, grants, and alumni donations
Researched available grants
Completed grant applications
Contributed to the Loras College Magazine
Contributed for the Loras Link online newsletter
Contributed to Loras Colleges Campaign Quarterly
Assisted in preparing the alumni office events
Interviewed alumni and grant donors

United Way Dubuque Area Tri-States | January 2016-May 2016

Development and Grant Writing Intern

Applied and received full funding from the Dubuque Racing Association for $25,000
Applied to various family foundations that provided between $1,000 and $15,000
Researched available grants locally and nationwide
Completed applications for grants
Drafted and edited grant proposals in letter form
Created press releases
Designed thank you post cards
Utilized Donation Tracker
Drafted documents for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Volunteer Work
Volunteer Lead Grant Writer and Development committee member for new non-profit called
Fountain of Youth
Worked with Albrecht Acres for improving their website and newsletters
Dance Marathon Committee member
Sunday School Teacher at Redeemer Lutheran Church

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