Senior Director, Development & Engagement

• May 2022 - Present

Development Director

• May 2018 - Apr 2022

Philanthropy Officer

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

Primary responsibilities included development and facilitation of major gifts and planned giving strategies to meet immediate and long-term strategic goals of the organization, working with OEC members across the state of Oregon. Within one year of hire, strategic focus led organization to secure over $700,000 in major gifts (cash and pledges) - a 53% increase compared to the prior year. Primary responsibilities included development and facilitation of major gifts and planned giving strategies to meet immediate and long-term strategic goals of the organization, working with OEC members across the state of Oregon. Within one year of hire, strategic focus led organization to secure over $700,000 in major gifts (cash and pledges) - a 53% increase compared to the prior year.

Director of Philanthropy, Cancer and Genetics Services

• Nov 2014 - Dec 2016

Supporting Mission Health's SECU Cancer Center and Fullerton Genetics Center, was the lead development staff member representing the Health System's cancer and genetics programs. Recruited and managed a community council of volunteers charged with major and planned giving development and relationship building. Completed case for support and program budget development, collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to address specific funding needs within the cancer and genetics service lines.

Foundation Manager, McDowell Hospital Foundation

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2014

Sole staff member of a newly-launched foundation created to support rural hospital operations and bridge relationships between the hospital and the McDowell County community. Prepared winning grant proposals and managed community fundraising events, raising over $600,000 in the foundation's first year, leading to promotion to Director of Philanthropy for the Health System's Cancer and Genetics service lines.

Grant Writing and Program Development

• Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

Grants & Research Coordinator

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2012

Developed and managed successful grant proposals, raising $1 million cumulatively. Managed reporting processes for funded programs and assisted administrators in keeping programs on-budget. Closely collaborated with hospital colleagues from service lines across the system to develop opportunities for clinical programs serving uninsured and underserved patients. Worked on a variety of fundraising initiatives, including direct mail, events, grateful patient solicitations, annual fund program, and a $50 million capital campaign. Managed a volunteer committee for the 2010 Robert F. Novins Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Martin Health’s Weissman Cancer Center, raising $53,000. Experienced with gift entry and acknowledgement, reporting processes, and data management.

Office Manager

• Mar 2004 - May 2007

Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and provided monthly financial reporting for IT consultant company. Served as lead administrator of contact database for Congressman Clay Shaw, 2004 and 2006 campaigns. Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and provided monthly financial reporting for IT consultant company. Served as lead administrator of contact database for Congressman Clay Shaw, 2004 and 2006 campaigns.