Angela Schroder

30 year Corporate Executive seeking not for profit opportunity

FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT LEADER

Board-level volunteer, event strategist, and relationship builder with decades of experience generating philanthropic revenue, collaborating with volunteers, and cultivating high-net-worth supporters. Proven ability to translate business acumen, governance experience, and extensive community networks into transformational fundraising outcomes for mission-driven organizations. Communicating your message to audiences small or large with integrity and passion would be an honor.

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE  To leverage my executive leadership experience, organizational skills, deep community ties, and a lifelong commitment to philanthropy in a nonprofit fundraising role focused on corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and community engagement, supporting and improving our community.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (FOR-PROFIT )

U.S. Risk, Inc/ Innovation Growth Partners Specialty, LLC

Senior Vice President | 2019–2025

President, U.S. E&O Brokers | U.S. Brokers Corp.

 Led national professional liability operations across 48 states including 5 offices

 Managed relationships with 3,200+ clients and 40+ strategic partners

 Built strategic growth plan with team generating 10,000+ policies annually

 Regularly published, quoted, and invited speaker—demonstrating trusted thought leadership

 Oversaw underwriting programs and regulatory compliance at scale

U.S. E&O Brokers | President (1997–2019)

FUNDRAISING, BOARD & VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP (NOT FOR PROFIT)

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) | Houston, TX

Trailblazer Committee – Founding Chair (2006–2008) | Member (1987–Present)

• Founded and chaired a 125+ member volunteer committee, providing governance, recruitment, training, and motivation.
• Created and launched the Trailblazer Fashion Show in 2004, now one of the Rodeo’s largest annual fundraising events, generating $1M+ annually. Event went from 300 attendees to 2,200 attendees at Hilton America’s with a full day of shopping on three floors and after party for over 1,000 attendees
• Established the Trailblazer Award, recognizing outstanding women in the Houston area and their contributions to organizations including the rodeo. This event highlights the resumes of talented individuals that has led to more leadership roles for women including current Chairman of the Board, Pay Mann Phillips.

  o Attracted new audiences beyond traditional Rodeo supporters, expanding donor reach

• Launched Ladies Night Out in 2004, the first all-female event held at NRG Stadium during the rodeo. Event maxed out at 500 tickets every year. Attracted new audiences beyond traditional Rodeo supporters and expanded donor reach to suburban areas in counties of Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend and Montgomery Counties.

  Created awareness that every high school in Harris Country and surrounding counties had scholarships to offer at each high school.

 Continue to serve as committee advisor and mentor to emerging leaders

Ladies Season Box Committee | 1987-2005 | Rodeo Ticket Sales Committee | 2005-2017

• Multiple-year Top Sales Award winner for season ticket sales
• Generated over $1M in ticket revenue
• Maintained 92% renewal rate, demonstrating strong donor stewardship and retention
• Assisted committee transition from Ladies Season Box to Rodeo Ticket Sales
• Assisted Ladies Season Box Committee transition to the Trailblazer Committee

Victory Houston, Inc. | Houston, TX

Founding Supporter & Fundraising Leader (2022–Present)

Helped establish the Victory Ball, a premier fundraising event supporting cancer patients and research established by women to support research and patients in the Greater Houston area. Accountability for funds and long term commitments to research projects.

• Sustaining Member and senior fundraiser
• Contributed to raising more than $4.8M for cancer research and initiatives across Harris County by hosting a Ball for the past three years. Annual Event raises approximately $1.5M per year.

American Cancer Society | Houston, TX

Volunteer Leadership (2009–2021)

 Supported fundraising efforts generating $50M+ through signature events including the

Houston Cattle Baron’s Ball and Holiday Shopping Card Program

 Secretary, Victory Houston Committee (2009–2010)

 Manpower Chair (2008–2009)

o Recruited, organized, and managed 600+ volunteers per event

 Supported donor engagement, sponsorship development, and mission visibility

MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX

Founding Member, Advance Team (1998–2012)

 Appointed by the Board of Visitors to identify and cultivate next-generation donors and volunteers

 Supported fundraising efforts that helped establish the Children’s Cancer Hospital,

including funding for a dedicated pediatric floor and entrance

 Advanced pediatric cancer research initiatives through donor engagement and advocacy

Additional Not for Profit Leadership

 Volunteer, Kids’ Meals, Inc.  2021 to present

 Supporter, Longhorn Project at NASA Johnson Space Center 2010-present o STEM-based education program serving students in grades 3–12

 President, Tri Delta Art Show for Charity, Inc. (1986–1991)

o Established the Tri Delta Art Walk for Charity to expand fundraising revenue o Funds supported the Museum of Fine Arts and Children’s Hospital at MD Anderson

 Chair of Fundraising & Education, March of Dimes – Clear Lake Region (1995–1998)

o Raised funds and awareness for birth defect prevention and premature birth initiatives

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX | 1984

Bachelor of Business | Bachelor of Arts

Other

Licensed Insurance Agent 48 States

Continuing Education for Licensing

Management systems include CRM & Human Resource Tracking Systems