Experience

Planned Parenthood of Illinois

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Sep 2022 - Present

• • Jul 2022 - Present

• • Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

• • Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

  In my current role I oversee meeting or exceeding PPIL's annual General Operating and Campaign revenue targets by establish long-term goals and annual objectives for major gift, individual giving, and planned giving portfolios of individuals. I conduct regular and ongoing portfolio analysis, communicate outcomes and challenges, suggest portfolio adjustments as needed, while developing appropriate, on-target, and timely proposals, budgets, and other information needed for cultivation and solicitation.By creating individual strategies for donors and prospects I ensure maximum philanthropic engagement and effectively leverage PPIL's President and CEO, senior staff and high level volunteers in fundraising activities to support our shared mission. Passionate leader of experienced fundraisers, setting appropriated goals and KPIs to ensure collective success. Show less

• • Sep 2017 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for inspiring, broadening and deepening the support of individual donors to Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL). Executes the strategy and management of an assigned portfolio with the responsibility of maximizing unrestricted and restricted funds raised annually and for longer-term projects. Provides leadership and management of the department’s staff and fundraising efforts. Supports the President and CEO plus other senior staff members in fundraising activities, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and execution. Engages fundraising volunteers to increase their involvement and success in the solicitation process. Utilize volunteer’s networks to incorporate new prospects into the major and planned giving pipelines. Consistently exceeds fundraising goals and targets, while developing deep organization centered relationships Show less

• • Dec 2016 - Sep 2017



Elmhurst College

• Development Officer

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  Worked daily to build and effectively solicit a growing portfolio. Actively reached out to alumni and supporters to engage them to broaden their philanthropic commitment to the College and the students we support. Implemented innovative techniques and to reach the broadest audience possible and identify major gifts prospects. Served as a key member of the Major Gifts team and worked independently yet collaboratively. Built significant relationships with donors, local and regionally, while managing a portfolio to meet or exceed fundraising, deferred giving and activity goals. Consistently and strategically engaged high level stakeholders to advance the mission of the College. Worked to develop and refine Campaign materials while simultaneously soliciting prospects for gifts to support current and future priorities. Show less



The Nature Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Mar 2011 - Aug 2015

  Served as a member of the Gift Planning team for The Nature Conservancy. The Gift Planning team raised over $100M annually and the Trustee Legacy Ambassador program worked to build awareness, and understanding around the importable of Gift Planning with the Trustee audience segment. Worked with over 1,100 Trustees across the organization - ensured Gift Planning was top of mind and considered as part of one's philanthropy plan. During tenure as TLA Manager program experienced record growth among Trustee participants who included TNC in their estate plans. Worked collaboratively with subject matter experts and fundraising colleagues across the organization. Ensured the program’s success through communication in varied channels and appropriate audiences. Show less

• • Jan 2007 - Mar 2011


Desert Botanical Garden
• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Individual Giving Manager

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2006

National MS Society
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee
• Development Associate

  • Aug 2003 - Sep 2004