Experience

American Lung Association

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Division Vice President, Development, American Lung Association, Northeast & Mid-Atlantic

  • Jan 2019 - Present



American Lung Association of the Northeast

• Senior Vice President, Development & Marketing

  • Apr 2012 - Jan 2019

  NY, CT, MA, RI, NH, VT, ME Promoted from prior role to provide fund development, marketing, and external affairs oversight of the seven state Northeast corporation with a $16 million budget. Leads corporate, foundation, special event and individual and planned giving initiatives with demonstrated revenue increases. Continues to co-lead nationwide branding and external communications task-force with tangible increases in reach and revenue for nationwide signature events and participant to participant fundraising… Show more Promoted from prior role to provide fund development, marketing, and external affairs oversight of the seven state Northeast corporation with a $16 million budget. Leads corporate, foundation, special event and individual and planned giving initiatives with demonstrated revenue increases. Continues to co-lead nationwide branding and external communications task-force with tangible increases in reach and revenue for nationwide signature events and participant to participant fundraising. Architect of volunteer-driven fundraising and engagement platform and continues to oversee strategic direction and field execution strategies. Show less



American Lung Association

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Vice President of Development & Marketing

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2012

  CT, MA, RI, NH, ME, VT Strategic oversight of organization-wide communications and public relations initiatives in addition to fund-development for $8 million organization across six New England states. Established best practice policies, procedures and plans for special events, realizing net income growth of 28% in challenging economic times. Direct oversight of staffing for 21+ special events, committee building, and donor and participation cultivation. Co-led nationwide task-force to create branded identity for… Show more Strategic oversight of organization-wide communications and public relations initiatives in addition to fund-development for $8 million organization across six New England states. Established best practice policies, procedures and plans for special events, realizing net income growth of 28% in challenging economic times. Direct oversight of staffing for 21+ special events, committee building, and donor and participation cultivation. Co-led nationwide task-force to create branded identity for signature special event program. Responsible for brand creation, messaging, community penetration strategies, fundraising best practices and nationwide buy-in and brand adherence. Led program to early fundraising success. Show less



National MS Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Development

  • Jun 2002 - Jan 2008

  Providence, Rhode Island Area Planned and coordinated all aspects of development activities, including special events, volunteer and donor development. Coordinated all development marketing and communication materials. Supervised staff and volunteer leaders. Strong board development, strategy and budgeting skills. Increased special event revenue within Bike MS and Walk MS portfolio by 30%.



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Campaign Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Feb 2002

  Hartford, New London, New Haven, CT Areas Initiated new special event revenue streams, from Light the Night Walks to Volvo Leukemia Cup Regattas, thereby increasing revenue 50% + in one year. Grew donor and volunteer participation numbers dramatically.



Muscular Dystrophy Association

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jul 1998 - Jan 2000

  New Haven, CT Area Planned and managed numerous special events and campaigns with consistent exponential increases in revenue. Produced local segments of the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. Supervised staff of coordinators and volunteers. Received multitude of internal awards for increases in participation and net revenue.