Experience

Trinity High School - River Forest, IL

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Overseeing the growth of a private high school during a pandemic isn't easy, but with the right supports, the best faculty, and a dedicated and wise Board of Directors, it is happening! Overseeing the growth of a private high school during a pandemic isn't easy, but with the right supports, the best faculty, and a dedicated and wise Board of Directors, it is happening!



Notre Dame College Prep

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director of Institutional Advancement

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2019

  Manage every aspect of NDCP's fundraising, which exceeds $1.5m a year. I create and oversee the annual fund strategy and messaging which has grown by 50% each of the last two years. I developed a new business sponsorship program and a business liaison position to add revenue from local interested businesses. Have moved much of the communication and development activity online to reach a wider donor base. Am beginning to create and institute a complete planned giving plan and program for the… Show more Manage every aspect of NDCP's fundraising, which exceeds $1.5m a year. I create and oversee the annual fund strategy and messaging which has grown by 50% each of the last two years. I developed a new business sponsorship program and a business liaison position to add revenue from local interested businesses. Have moved much of the communication and development activity online to reach a wider donor base. Am beginning to create and institute a complete planned giving plan and program for the dedicated donors. I also serve as a member of the institution's leadership team, overseeing the development of policies and progress for the school's strategic plan. Show less Manage every aspect of NDCP's fundraising, which exceeds $1.5m a year. I create and oversee the annual fund strategy and messaging which has grown by 50% each of the last two years. I developed a new business sponsorship program and a business liaison position to add revenue from local interested businesses. Have moved much of the communication and development activity online to reach a wider donor base. Am beginning to create and institute a complete planned giving plan and program for the… Show more Manage every aspect of NDCP's fundraising, which exceeds $1.5m a year. I create and oversee the annual fund strategy and messaging which has grown by 50% each of the last two years. I developed a new business sponsorship program and a business liaison position to add revenue from local interested businesses. Have moved much of the communication and development activity online to reach a wider donor base. Am beginning to create and institute a complete planned giving plan and program for the dedicated donors. I also serve as a member of the institution's leadership team, overseeing the development of policies and progress for the school's strategic plan. Show less



Woodlands Academy

• Ireland
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advancement Director

  • May 2010 - Feb 2015

  Responsible for all aspects of Advancement: Volunteer Management, Special Events, Direct Mail and Email Fundraising, Major Gifts, alumnae stewardship, planned giving and Marketing the numerous advancement opportunities at Woodlands Academy. Brought Annual Giving to a level above $1m for the first time in the school's history. Also oversaw the stewardship of the very first $1m dollar individual gift to the school by an alumnus. Responsible for all aspects of Advancement: Volunteer Management, Special Events, Direct Mail and Email Fundraising, Major Gifts, alumnae stewardship, planned giving and Marketing the numerous advancement opportunities at Woodlands Academy. Brought Annual Giving to a level above $1m for the first time in the school's history. Also oversaw the stewardship of the very first $1m dollar individual gift to the school by an alumnus.



Norwood Life Care Foundation

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2010

  This foundation supports the charitable mission of Norwood Crossing and Norwood Seniors Network. Over $1 million dollars in charitable care is provided annually to enable seniors citizens to live happier, more independent lives. The Foundation's affiliates operate on the northwest side of Chicago. This foundation supports the charitable mission of Norwood Crossing and Norwood Seniors Network. Over $1 million dollars in charitable care is provided annually to enable seniors citizens to live happier, more independent lives. The Foundation's affiliates operate on the northwest side of Chicago.



Science & Arts Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

  A spectacular private school, pk - 8th grade, I was responsible for all fundraising endeavors for the Academy. This responsibility included oversight of a capital campaign, major gifts, annual campaign, passive fundraising, volunteer, and gala. Also included were PR and Marketing responsibilities. A spectacular private school, pk - 8th grade, I was responsible for all fundraising endeavors for the Academy. This responsibility included oversight of a capital campaign, major gifts, annual campaign, passive fundraising, volunteer, and gala. Also included were PR and Marketing responsibilities.



American Bar Foundation

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of the Fellows

  • Oct 2003 - Feb 2006

  This was primarily a membership service position, and fundraising was mainly done through annual dues. I was introduced to Raiser's Edge, the concept of high-end stewardship, and working with an international membership. This was primarily a membership service position, and fundraising was mainly done through annual dues. I was introduced to Raiser's Edge, the concept of high-end stewardship, and working with an international membership.