Chief Development Officer

• Mar 2021 - Present

Chief Administrative Officer

• May 2017 - Mar 2021

The mission of the Good Samaritan Health Center is spreading Christ’s love through quality healthcare to those in need. Good Sam is a healthcare home providing affordable comprehensive medical, dental, mental health and health education services for under-served and homeless individuals and families in Atlanta.As CAO I lead all day to day business functions of the clinic including staff management and training, fundraising & marketing, human resources, budgeting, farm & fitness center operations, health education programs, facilities & security, as well as:• Direct and execute 2018-2022 5-Year Strategic Plan to achieve 5 key growth initiatives: increase penetration of local market, improve financial sustainability, improve organizational development and resilience, enhance programs to meet community needs & increase engagement, and create a framework for a replicable model over the long term.• Lead fundraising strategy and direct all development efforts to secure annual campaign revenue ($4 million) and Full Circle of Health capital expansion campaign funding ($2.5 million). • Launch and grow the Good Sam Institute training & consulting program to convene healthcare professionals, publish cutting-edge research, and educate the next generation of clinicians for the purpose of developing a new model of healthcare delivery that can be scaled nationally.• Directly manage 14 non-clinical positions at Good Sam including full time staff, consultants, and AmeriCorps members. Assist COO with supervision of total staff team of 45 employees.• With Board of Directors, manage organization’s budget, endowment and monthly reconciliation process with an eye towards controlling spending and increasing earned revenue. Show less

Chief Development Officer

• Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

Director of Corporate Development

• May 2012 - Jan 2015

Plan and execute a corporate development strategy for ten (10) individual counties, which, in combination, raise approximately $3 million per year. Build collaborative partnerships with corporate community stakeholders and individuals to promote and financially support the mission and vision of BGCMA. Specifically: • Conceive, develop and execute overall strategy for county-based development efforts. • Work with, motivate and engage appropriate advisory board members on fundraising approach. • Conceive and implement strategies to significantly expand base of donors and new revenue possibilities in association with BGCMA’s 2020 growth plan. Show less

Development Officer

• May 2010 - May 2012

• Raised $260,000 at 2011 Power of 10 fundraiser, a 39% increase in revenues from 2010. Secured 13 corporate sponsors for third annual event totaling $133,500. Raised $66,000 the night of the event for board chair’s challenge match • Positioned organization to exceed 2012 site budget, a 20% increase from 2011. Raised 101% of 2011 site budget and 102% of 2010 site budget • Secured funding from 23 new institutional donors in 2010 and increased acceptance rate of proposals from 15% to 62% in foundation category and from 17% to 58% in corporate category Show less

Georgia Director of Ministry Partnerships

• Apr 2008 - May 2010

• Built infrastructure for development program and led inaugural Annual Campaign • Identified, recruited, and led Ministry Council of local leaders from academic, corporate, and ministry sectors • Created strategic annual events including Special Guest Program, Alumni Phone-a-Thon, Friend-Raiser Banquet, Golf Tournament, and Graduating Senior/Parent Banquet • Built infrastructure for development program and led inaugural Annual Campaign • Identified, recruited, and led Ministry Council of local leaders from academic, corporate, and ministry sectors • Created strategic annual events including Special Guest Program, Alumni Phone-a-Thon, Friend-Raiser Banquet, Golf Tournament, and Graduating Senior/Parent Banquet

University Relations Manager

• Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

• Built infrastructure for University Relations Program & established 24 University Partners in first year, consisting exclusively of top 100 domestic and top 500 international universities • Planned and oversaw 6 society member events hosting 500+ students, parents, Nobel Laureates, admissions deans, teachers, & counselors • Managed 13 college interns to handle membership campaign to 1.6 million eligible students and joined 100,000+ new members raising over $4 million in revenues • Built infrastructure for University Relations Program & established 24 University Partners in first year, consisting exclusively of top 100 domestic and top 500 international universities • Planned and oversaw 6 society member events hosting 500+ students, parents, Nobel Laureates, admissions deans, teachers, & counselors • Managed 13 college interns to handle membership campaign to 1.6 million eligible students and joined 100,000+ new members raising over $4 million in revenues