Experience

JFS Richmond

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

• Associate Director Of Development

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Implement the fundraising and communication efforts for JFS. Manage the grants process (research, writing and application) for a portfolio of foundations. Maintain donor database (eTapestry) record management and tax and thank you letters. Assist with the strategy and implementation of JFS fundraising efforts, including annual fund direct mail, special events, donor recruitment, relations and retention. Support the Chief Impact Officer and JFS team at community events and attend planning meetings as necessary. Assist with communications and marketing strategies for JFS. Create and update program, agency, and development materials (brochures, newsletters, annual report). Maintain JFS' website and social media outlets. Write materials for internal and external audiences. Produce development and marketing materials. Show less



Avalon Center

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Coordinator

  • Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  Created and produced fundraising and communications print and digital materials, including the annual report, fundraising appeals, and newsletters. Coordinated, planned, promoted, and executed fundraising events, working with event volunteers and community partners. Represented Avalon at community events. Managed Avalon's website and social media. Processed gifts, maintained donor records, and ensured timely donor acknowledgement. Conducted prospect research and donor database (eTapestry) maintenance. Greeted and assisted visitors to the development office, fostering relationships with donors. Received and coordinated in-kind donations of items, as well as facilitating donations from community groups. Researched, wrote, and applied for grants from municipal, foundation, civic, and corporate sources. Answered and directed calls to the main outreach office line. Show less



VA Delegates Mike Mullin and David Reid

• Richmond, Virginia Area

• Legislative Session Intern

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Conducted research and summarized findings related to proposed legislation. Parsed policy briefs from advocacy organizations. Read, logged, and replied to constituent questions, requests, and opinions. Conducted research and summarized findings related to proposed legislation. Parsed policy briefs from advocacy organizations. Read, logged, and replied to constituent questions, requests, and opinions.



William & Mary Global Research Institute

• United States
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications & Development Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Created an in-house style guide and a variety of print and digital collateral, including newsletters and an annual report. Curated outreach to alumni and donors via social media and email newsletters (MailChimp). Maintained a database (Insightly) of 6,000+ contacts and sent donor acknowledgements. Coordinated, planned, advertised, and executed events such as lectures and receptions. Managed two interns, cultivating their individual skills and ensuring a high quality of work from each. Show less



Williamsburg Health Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Resource Development and Engagement Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Composed four letters to the editor on health issues for a local paper. Conducted prospect research and recommended social media strategies for grantees. Proofread documents for internal and external audiences. Created content for Facebook and Twitter. Composed four letters to the editor on health issues for a local paper. Conducted prospect research and recommended social media strategies for grantees. Proofread documents for internal and external audiences. Created content for Facebook and Twitter.



VA Senator "Monty" Mason and VA Delegate Mike Mullin

• Williamsburg, VA

• Legislative and Campaign Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Researched and wrote congratulation and condolence letters for constituents. Conducted prospect research. Researched dead legislation for potential reconsideration. Assisted with day-to-day campaign tasks such as communicating with voters and staffing events. Researched and wrote congratulation and condolence letters for constituents. Conducted prospect research. Researched dead legislation for potential reconsideration. Assisted with day-to-day campaign tasks such as communicating with voters and staffing events.



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residential Teacher-Counselor

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2016

  Developed and taught creative writing and elective courses to high school students. Led the program support team, assisting with daily logistics and special events. Developed and taught creative writing and elective courses to high school students. Led the program support team, assisting with daily logistics and special events.



University of Colorado Boulder

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2016

  Developed and taught undergraduate courses on creative writing, focusing on diverse syllabi and student empowerment. Developed and taught undergraduate courses on creative writing, focusing on diverse syllabi and student empowerment.