Experience

Manchester Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Development and Alumni Relations

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  In coordination with the MCC Foundation, sets strategic direction including annual performance and financial goals. Undertakes the primary leadership role in providing direction and management of all aspects of the college’s annual fund and alumni relations initiatives. Makes personal contacts with donor prospects and alumni at the annual and major giving level. Manages development staff and ensures efficient processes for database management and reporting. Works with MCC faculty, staff, alumni, foundation board and community members to identify potential donors and formulates plans for donor relationship building.Responsibilities• Develops and leads the Annual Giving program• Develops and leads Alumni Relations efforts• Supervises Development staff• Provides operational support and management of development office projects, events and initiatives• Develops and leads stewardship efforts including appropriate recognition for donors• Develops and executes strategies for engaging targeted segments• Strengthens collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, students, foundation and community members• Manages identification of current and prospective donors for moves management• Assists with identifying prospects and managing prospect research efforts• Assists with developing, reviewing and assessing annual budget with foundation accountant and executive director• Provides oversight on communication pieces• Assists with major and special gift solicitations• Assists dean of advancement with board relations

• Annual Fund, Alumni and Donor Relations

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  RESPONSIBILITIESDesign development strategy• Work with the management team to identify funds needed, annual budget, preferred funding targets, and approachesManage development team• Work with the Dean of Development to manage the development team• Identify staffing needs for campaigns and ongoing development activities• Interview candidates and hire team members• Oversee development teamFundraising and stewardship• Conduct research, prospecting and moves management• Manage annual fund campaigns and assist with capital campaign fundraising efforts• Oversee and manage maintenance and content of databases used by the development team• Develop and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and prospects• Oversee and execute special events related to fundraising and stewardshipAlumni Relations• Plan, implement and promote alumni programs that support the College’s strategic plan • Ensure accurate and complete alumni database records• Establish and build relationships with a wide range of alumni• Maintain communication with alumni via direct contact, email blasts, social media and web, and print publicationsCommunicate and train• Train and mentor development staff and communicate fundraising goals and progress

• Advancement Specialist/Event Coordinator, Advancement and Community Engagement

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2013



Database Creations LLC

• Owner

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2020



Database Creations, Inc

• Vice President

  • Feb 1996 - Sep 2007

  developed customizable accounting and inventory management software for Access along with other development tools for Access developers. developed customizable accounting and inventory management software for Access along with other development tools for Access developers.



Travelers

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Analyst

  • 1989 - 1996