Experience

American Lung Association

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 500 - 600 Employee

• National Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• National Director, Foundation Relations

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2022

  Cleveland, Ohio, United States Define and lead organizational strategy for sustainable, long-term institutional support from national foundations. Collaborate with Health Promotions, Marketing, Research, HelpLine and Advocacy staff to develop existing and new multi-faceted strategic initiatives and corresponding budgets aligned with institutional priorities. Identify opportunities to scale successful regional initiatives to the national level. Manage a personal portfolio of foundation prospects to achieve or exceed a defined… Show more Define and lead organizational strategy for sustainable, long-term institutional support from national foundations. Collaborate with Health Promotions, Marketing, Research, HelpLine and Advocacy staff to develop existing and new multi-faceted strategic initiatives and corresponding budgets aligned with institutional priorities. Identify opportunities to scale successful regional initiatives to the national level. Manage a personal portfolio of foundation prospects to achieve or exceed a defined annual revenue. Develop and secure nationwide, long-term partnerships with new prospects previously unaffiliated with the Lung Association.



Cleveland Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director Of Development, Foundation Relations

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

  Cleveland, OH, United States Strategically moved foundation prospects through the development cycle from qualification to cultivation to solicitation to closing to stewardship. Coordinated donor interests with the priorities of the organization and developed funding proposals to match interests with needs. Developed cultivation and solicitation strategies for each funding partner. Coordinated stewardship reports to communicate with donors concerning the use of their gifts. Managed a portfolio of donors, identified new… Show more Strategically moved foundation prospects through the development cycle from qualification to cultivation to solicitation to closing to stewardship. Coordinated donor interests with the priorities of the organization and developed funding proposals to match interests with needs. Developed cultivation and solicitation strategies for each funding partner. Coordinated stewardship reports to communicate with donors concerning the use of their gifts. Managed a portfolio of donors, identified new donors, and responded to requests for proposals on an ongoing basis. Managed foundation fundraising for Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, and clinical institutes including: Neurology, Heart and Vascular, Respiratory, Digestive Disease and Surgery, Arts and Medicine, Education, and Cole Eye, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and Cleveland Clinic London. Exceeded monthly and yearly metrics with respect to prospect and donor visits, solicitations, and dollars raised.

• Assistant Director of Development, Foundation Relations

  • Mar 2017 - Feb 2019

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Development Associate, Foundation Relations, Philanthropy Institute

  • May 2015 - Mar 2017

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area



Baldwin Wallace University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conservatory of Music Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Berea, OH Carried out an internal and external audit of Conservatory communications, as well as those of aspirant institutions, and evaluated communications strategies for compatibility with those of the University. Developed a communication plan to reach target internal and external audiences. Developed and improved the Conservatory's employee and student communications system to distribute news and critical information. Created web content. Established a social media presence and a student social media… Show more Carried out an internal and external audit of Conservatory communications, as well as those of aspirant institutions, and evaluated communications strategies for compatibility with those of the University. Developed a communication plan to reach target internal and external audiences. Developed and improved the Conservatory's employee and student communications system to distribute news and critical information. Created web content. Established a social media presence and a student social media ambassador program. Led strategic plan taskforce meetings with Conservatory faculty and staff.

• E-Marketing Graduate Assistant

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  Berea, OH Performed site audits and made recommendations on content adjustments using Google Analytics as part of analysis. Developed, revised and maintained website content. Composed and published alumni success stories. Assisted with the transition to a new CMS and website and transition to a new web-based email marketing system. Developed and implemented student social media ambassador program. Oversaw University Instagram account; increased followership by 43%.

• Alumni and Advancement Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Berea, OH Optimized publicity for alumni events through building and maintenance of the homepage, Alumni Celebration and Class of 1964 50th Class Reunion webpages and Facebook. Developed email campaigns for the Class of 1964 50th Class Reunion. Organized, promoted and assisted the coordination of alumni events including Community and Family Day, Homecoming, Out-of-state alumni gatherings, Alumni Celebration and the Class of 1964 50th Reunion. Increased student organization participation at Community Day… Show more Optimized publicity for alumni events through building and maintenance of the homepage, Alumni Celebration and Class of 1964 50th Class Reunion webpages and Facebook. Developed email campaigns for the Class of 1964 50th Class Reunion. Organized, promoted and assisted the coordination of alumni events including Community and Family Day, Homecoming, Out-of-state alumni gatherings, Alumni Celebration and the Class of 1964 50th Reunion. Increased student organization participation at Community Day by 41%. Organized and assisted in the nomination, application and selection process for Outstanding Educator Awards, Alumni Merit Awards and Student Ambassador selection.



Cleveland Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Intern, Taussig Cancer Institute

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Researched peer/aspirant cancer center development programs to develop and improve third party fundraising guidelines and policies. Optimized donor thanking process and assisted with donor stewardship and events.



Lakeside Chautauqua Association

• Advancement/Fundraising Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Lakeside, oh Developed content and maintained Giving pages of the website. Assisted with rebranding of Lakeside Chautauqua. Organized donor recognition and fundraising events. Wrote articles for the Generosity pages of the weekly Lakesider newspaper. Created invitations, programs and flyers for events. Developed relationships and corresponded with donors. Maintained donor and prospect information. Engaged in donor stewardship, marketing and fundraising for centerpiece projects.



University of Mount Union

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Alumni Office Student Employee

  • Dec 2010 - May 2013

  Alumni Office Prepared for and assisted at alumni events including Homecoming, Schooler Lecture Series, M Club Hall of Fame, 50th Class reunions, out-of-state-events. Created marketing materials for events. Corresponded with alumni and donors.



Equity Trust Company

• United States
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Human Resources Summer Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Berea, OH Developed a new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Created corporate training materials. Recruited, sourced and posted jobs.