Dolly Gonzales Trolley
Corpus Christi
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Coastal Bend Coalition
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Founded the organization including onboarding of team, development of Steering Committee, bylaws, accounting practices and finance plan.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
Political and Fundraising Consultant
Self Employed
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Finance Director for the Associated Republicans of Texas 2018-2022
- South Texas Regional Finance Director, Senator John Cornyn 2019-2020
- Political Field Representative for Chairman Todd Hunter 2023
Texas Fundraising Director
National Republican Senatorial Committee
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Created a multi-tiered, multi million dollar fundraising plan for each election cycle; utilizing Major Donor Annual Giving Programs, Mid-level tiered regional and statewide events; and lower dollar direct mail appeals and events
- Organized events with several national leaders targeting new Major Donor gifts and growing annual giving programs
- Strengthened funding pipeline with the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of new prospects.
Finance Director
Texans for Senator John Cornyn
12.2006 - 12.2012
- Drafted and implemented an $8 Million+, 2 year, multi-tiered fundraising plan
- Managed a team of 5 staff members who contributed to implementing an aggressive plan ensuring we met timely goals
- Coordinating with high-level official and political staff to ensure all legal and ethical standards were met in the utmost professional manner
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
Founder and Principal
Capital Campaign Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2027
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Recruited, signed and managed numerous clients ranging from Texas Judges, Railroad Commissioners, and State Representatives.
- Planned and executed events from fundraisers to Board Meetings.
- Coordinated multiple projects and vendors from direct mail, polling, digital contact and traditional paid media.
Education
BA - Communications and Political Science
Stephen F. Austin State University
01.1999
Skills
- Community engagement
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Project management
- Compliance and regulations
- Budgeting and financial management
- Stakeholder relations
- Government relations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Report compilation
- Board relations
Affiliations
- Corpus Christi ISD Board Trustee, Dist. 4, 2021-Present
- Amistad Health Center, Board Member 2023-Present
- Texas Medical Alliance, 2021-Present
- Alamo PAC President, 2021-Present
Timeline
Executive Director
Coastal Bend Coalition
10.2023 - 12.2024
Political and Fundraising Consultant
Self Employed
08.2016 - 12.2022
Texas Fundraising Director
National Republican Senatorial Committee
01.2009 - 12.2012
Finance Director
Texans for Senator John Cornyn
12.2006 - 12.2012
Founder and Principal
Capital Campaign Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2027
BA - Communications and Political Science
Stephen F. Austin State University
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