Experience

Make-A-Wish Colorado

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Community Development

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Manage top student-led fundraising program across the Make-A-Wish enterprise.Oversee team of 3 who support all community fundraising efforts, external events and corporate partners.

• Development Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2021

  Oversee and implement student-led fundraising programs, Kids For Wish Kids® and Youth Leadership Council. Plan and execute Walk For Wishes event. Manage Development Intern Program. Supervise Development Coordinator, grants and corporate engagement.• Cultivate and steward current program participants while formulating growth strategies for new donor acquisition• Build and leverage relationships with individuals, wish families, businesses and community organizations to advance mission• Collaborate with Communications Manager to update collateral, build new resources and ensure program is visible to community• Collaborated with Make-A-Wish America staff to plan and host 2019 National Kids For Wish Kids training at the Colorado office• Planned and executed Walk For Wishes virtually in 2020 producing highest net income in event history, raising 25% over goal• Grew Youth Leadership Council from 20 members raising $10,000 in the first year to 35 members raising $35,000 in 2019In 2019 won Youth Engagement Innovation Award from Make-A-Wish America for work on the Youth Leadership Council. In 2018 won National Events and Brand Campaign Innovation Award from Make-A-Wish America for work on Kids For Wish Kids. Show less

• Kids For Wish Kids Coordinator

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2018

  Worked in collaboration with the Director of Community Relations to manage and grow student-led fundraising program• Developed and implemented outreach plan to identify new program participants and increased revenue by 10% year over year• Worked with Communications Coordinator to develop brand compliant collateral and create program communication plan• Created Youth Leadership Council to engage dedicated student volunteers and increase donor scape• Increased program revenue from $675,000 to $1.1 million in 2 years time Show less

• Development Intern

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  Development Department Intern- Special ProjectsGrant WritingKids For Wish Kids Program Events



Vukota Capital Management

• Greater Denver Area

• Client Relations and Communications Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  Oversaw the operations of all marketing and client relations efforts • Established and executed corporate marketing strategy and communication plan • Managed all social media accounts, edits website content, writes press releases and designs email marketing campaigns • Created and designed marketing presentations in both powerpoint and prezi Oversaw the operations of all marketing and client relations efforts • Established and executed corporate marketing strategy and communication plan • Managed all social media accounts, edits website content, writes press releases and designs email marketing campaigns • Created and designed marketing presentations in both powerpoint and prezi



Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Director

  • Jul 2012 - Sep 2015

  Oversaw the operations of the Membership Department, serving 1000+ REALTOR® members• Ensured accurate record keeping by managing membership database• Supervised membership retention and recruitment activities; including one department staff• Increased member engagement by enhancing the membership experience • Led and motivated four volunteer committees: develops agendas and Board reports and manage annual budgets and goals• Planned, budgeted for, marketed and managed all logistical aspects of fundraising events, including grant management• Fostered positive community relationships and obtained sponsorships from local businesses Marketing Intern • Increased REALTOR® Political Action Committee fundraising by 50% in 2014 compared to 2013Increased donor participation by 10% year-to-year, increased the year-end fundraising totals by 50% and continually doubled the fundraising goal set by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®. Show less

• Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Created marketing plan for all association education and fundraising events• Managed multiple Facebook and Twitter accounts, created content and scheduled posts• Solicited and coordinated vendors for sponsorship



Gellocake LCC

• Okemos, MI

• Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Managed marketing and public relations for a startup commercial bakery business. • Created and executed marketing mailing campaign • Designed business cards, frequent customer cards, postcard mailings and monthly e-Newsletter • Developed customer appreciation program Managed marketing and public relations for a startup commercial bakery business. • Created and executed marketing mailing campaign • Designed business cards, frequent customer cards, postcard mailings and monthly e-Newsletter • Developed customer appreciation program



Mary Kay Cosmetics

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Consultant

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2012

  Managed all aspects of a small business: marketed services, tracked inventory, managed budget, built client base and maintained customer relations. • Conducted group and one-on-one sales presentations • Managed sales team and recruited new sales associates Managed all aspects of a small business: marketed services, tracked inventory, managed budget, built client base and maintained customer relations. • Conducted group and one-on-one sales presentations • Managed sales team and recruited new sales associates



Pi Beta Phi

• East Lansing, MI

• Vice President of Communications

  • Dec 2010 - Dec 2011

  • Organized alumnae events and maintained relations through newsletters, emails, invitations • Served as liaison to, and maintained public relations with, the Greek community and University staff and faculty Pi Phi Communications Regional Award for Excellent Web site Increased Pi Beta Phi alumni attendance by 500 percent at annual alumni event • Organized alumnae events and maintained relations through newsletters, emails, invitations • Served as liaison to, and maintained public relations with, the Greek community and University staff and faculty Pi Phi Communications Regional Award for Excellent Web site Increased Pi Beta Phi alumni attendance by 500 percent at annual alumni event



Span Corporation

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Entered data for new client enrollment and random drug screens Collected and cataloged drug screen results Answered client and customer phone calls and provided information regarding drug screen activity Entered data for new client enrollment and random drug screens Collected and cataloged drug screen results Answered client and customer phone calls and provided information regarding drug screen activity