Experience

Let's Grow Kids

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Development Officer

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Senior Leadership team member leading implementation of 5-year fundraising campaign to raise $56M Effectively communicate impact to inspire engagement in the movement from in-state and out-of-state philanthropists and foundation partnersPartner with Board of Directors and volunteers to support fund development efforts, lead and manage a team of three staff, manage a $750K programmatic budgetInfluence decision-making and strategic vision for a complex enterprise within a sunset frame to secure transformational impact for Vermont’s children, families and communities



Burlington City Arts

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2017

  Senior Manager responsible for developing and implementing a strategic fundraising approach to support the organization’s operational, programmatic and capital needsDevelop and execute strategies to increase donor participation among diverse stakeholder groups, and cultivate relationships with funding partnersDevelop, implement and manage activities of the Advisory Board Development Committee to extend board participation in fundraising efforts with major donors, corporate partners, foundations and BCA members



Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media

• Director Of Development

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

  Developed, in conjunction with senior management, and executed annual capital and program fundraising goalsSecured financial support from foundations, individuals and corporationsDeveloped new and maintain existing ongoing relationships with funders and donorsDeveloped proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraisingManaged staff responsible for data entry and gift processing



Public Consulting Group

• United States
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2014

  Management: Manage financial and business operations for multi-million dollar contracts, manage client and stakeholder relations; ensure client performance targets are met/exceeded; oversee team staff; represent PCG at policy round tables with appointed state officials; develop and implement program policy and proceduresMarketing & Business Development: Expand company product lines through market research and business development initiatives; lead marketing efforts with prospective clients; develop RFP strategies; produce proposal responsesVolunteer Mentoring Program: Support consultant & business analyst staff to enhance their experiences at and contributions to PCG

• Consultant

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

• Business Analyst

  • Sep 2006 - Mar 2008

  Program Reviews: Established reimbursement rates for state agencies to maximize federal revenue; conducted program reviews for state facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; drafted and implemented internal standard operating procedures that improved agency operationsTraining Experience: Developed and led statewide training sessions that instructed clients on new systems and proceduresCommunications Network: Developed communication network and distributed crime intelligence within greater Boston area



Suffolk County District Attorney's Office (Massachusetts)

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2006

  Managed special projects, office initiatives and calendar of events; coordinated press events, acted as liaison with community organizations, elected officials, state agencies, the City of Boston, and citizens of Suffolk County



Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Services Coordinator

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2004

  Managed day-to-day CAC operations, coordinated public relations efforts through publications, trainings, and fundraising events, and represented the agency at Board of Trustees’ meetings