Experience

Mount Marty University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assoc. Vice President for Engagement

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Build and manage annual fundraising initiatives of the university by inviting, informing and stewarding donors, friends, and alumni. Working with a motivated and dedicated advancement team, oversee personnel, campaign reporting, and other initiatives related to the university's overall strategy and current campaign goals. Over the past decade, our team has fundraised more than $40 million for the university and increased the institutions' endowment by 168% and giving society membership by 178%.

• Advancement Officer and Director of Annual Giving

  • Mar 2012 - Jul 2020

  Work to achieve greater involvement between the College and its alumni, friends and business partners. Manage, implement and execute fundraising efforts for all aspects of giving:General FundAnnual ScholarshipsCapital ProjectsAthletic SupportArts & Humanities SupportEvent SponsorshipsEvent PlanningsAlumni GivingCorporate Relations



Augustana University (SD)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

  Work with young alumni and volunteer groups to help advance the mission of Augustana College. Also, develop ways to engage current students with alumni, creating networking opportunities and preparing students for life after college. All these things are accomplished through event planning, fundraising, creating and executing campaigns, website development, and social media interaction.

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

  Requires expertise in e-communications, social networking, event planning, and news distribution. I find new and creative ways to spread information and news about Augustana College. I also assist with the day-to-day updates on our main Web site (www.augie.edu), doing behind-the-scenes work for our ticketing system, and planning events, including the Augustana Thought Leader Forum.



Federated Insurance

• Marketing Representative

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2008

  Sold commercial property and casualty, group health, and life/disability insurance throughout Northwest Iowa. Completed a comprehensive nine-month sales training program and serviced existing client accounts throughout the United States before accepting territory position. Prepared proposals for business owners, wrote follow-up letters, used relationship marketing to create new business, and negotiated with underwriting staff. Top Marketing Development Trainee during training in Owatonna. September 2007 Regional Monthly Leadership Nominee for the South Dakota, Northwest Iowa and SW Minnesota District. Show less



Sioux Empire United Way

• Intern

  • 2003 - 2003

  Contacted local businesses and scheduled focus groups. After conducting seven focus groups on United Way marketing material analyzed data and created a case study on research findings. The case study was included in the Sioux Empire United Way 2004 Annual Report. Contacted local businesses and scheduled focus groups. After conducting seven focus groups on United Way marketing material analyzed data and created a case study on research findings. The case study was included in the Sioux Empire United Way 2004 Annual Report.