Experience

Helix Strategies, LLC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Our Mission is Your Sustainable Success! Together we will develop strategic solutions for your organization’s fundraising and leadership challenges. Our team will assist you with identifying the strengths of your mission and programs, and we will isolate methods to capture the best return on your investment of staff and volunteer time, donor support, and organizational resources. What We Do (trainings offered on all topic listed): Fundraising - Development Plans - Event Planning - Grants - Planned Giving Nonprofit Management - Development Department Management - Governance Best Practices - Interim Leadership - Procedures/Policy - Start-ups Strategy - Collaboration Facilitation - Membership Engagement - Strategic Planning Research & Evaluation - Data Collection/Analysis - Development Audits - Event Assessments - Program Design/Evaluation Board of Directors - Board Development - Evaluation and Matrixes - Recruitment/Engagement Strategies For-profits - Corporate Philanthropy - Community Engagement Impact Goals: Empowering organizations to sustainable success Assisting teams to identify and build on their strengths Advancing missions and visions through individualized action plans Show less



Hoffman Homes for Youth

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Marketing & Development

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2022

  -Relate the mission of Hoffman Homes for Youth (HHY) to individuals, corporations, foundations and various other organizations with a goal of maximizing support for the program. -Serve as a member of the Leadership Team and work collaboratively on important decisions for the organization. -Raise awareness of the program and increase the size of the donor base by coordinating speaking engagements, tours and individualized visitations. -Report to and attend meetings involving the Finance Committee, Nominating & Stewardship Committee and Board of Directors. -Oversee and approve all development and marketing efforts to include appeals, website, newsletters, email communications, advertisements, event materials and other projects. -Responsible for social media content and management. -Identify, network and solicit top donors for major gifts and planned giving. -Develop and maintain a program for planned giving. -Research opportunities for grants, prepare and submit grant applications on a monthly basis, manage the timeline and reporting requirements for each grant. -Attend networking events to promote HHY and increase community contacts and resources. -Complete tasks assigned by the Chief Executive Officer. Show less



Catholic Charities of Baltimore

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Director of Planned and Program Gifts

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  -Continue to carry out all responsibilities listed under the Associate Director of Program Giving position-Assist the Director of Planned Giving with identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of planned giving prospects-Maintain a portfolio of 50-60 planned giving donors and prospects, and go on 50 visits per year to discuss planned giving options-Assist with planning and executing various Good Samaritan Society events, including lunches, quarterly meetings, and the annual Good Samaritan Society Prayer Service-Serve as a member of the HYPED committee, Catholic Charities’ young professional group (HYPED – Helping Young Professionals Engage and Develop)-Acting HYPED co-chair of the internal committee, responsible for managing the calendar of events including logistics of both social and volunteer initiatives,-Additional HYPED responsibilities include co-managing the internal committee members, formation and engagement of external committee members, manage social media accounts, and marketing including email blasts that encourage young professionals to attend events and become donors Show less

• Associate Director of Program Giving

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  -Serve as the lead fundraiser for the Family Services Division, securing annual operating support, project specific annual and major gifts, and event revenue-Work with divisional program directors and volunteer managers to identify key donor prospects and develop program annual giving plans -Manage a portfolio for program giving with annual goals for personal visits and giving outcomes-Manage all aspects of the Gallagher Services Annual Golf Tournament and the Catholic Charities Christmas Festival in 2015 and 2016 -Co-manage a campaign with the Director of Major and Lead Gifts to raise funds for the West Baltimore Initiative-Coordinate direct response mail, email and social media campaigns for Gallagher Services, St. Vincent’s Villa and Adoptions-Collaborate with communications, program and annual giving staff in the content, design and timing of program annual giving-related collateral materials including solicitation appeals, gift acknowledgement letters, event invitations and programs, donations forms, and newsletters-Serve as a member of the HYPED committee and participate fully in all events and activities hosted by HYPED. Show less

• Manager of Resource Development

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2016

  -Managed all aspects of the Gallagher Services Annual Golf Tournament and the Catholic Charities Christmas Festival in 2015 and 2016, surpassing fundraising goals in 2015 and 2016.-Planned the annual Otenasek Scholarship Awards dinner, including the process for giving scholarships and logistics -Designed and composed the Annual Holiday Appeal mailing sent to approximately 3,000 donors-Coordinated tracking of donor gifts with Donor Services and prepare gift acknowledgements-Assisted the Administrator with remembrance correspondences for donors and Gallagher family members-Designed and composed the bi-annual newsletter, Open Doors -Oversaw the volunteer program at Gallagher Services, including supervising two part-time Spiritual Development Coordinators, working with Program Directors to determine the programmatic needs and opportunities for volunteers, and maintaining volunteer records and hours -Participated in the Agency-wide Volunteer Workgroup -Created marketing materials including brochures and admissions information and content for The Vine-Served as a Web Liaison to the Marketing and Communications Department, providing website and Facebook content -Served as the PRL for Gallagher Services for the Catholic Charities’ Dragon Boat Races-Assisted the Administrator and Associate Administrator with special projects Show less



Hoffman Homes for Youth

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2013

  -Planned special events including the Annual Golf Benefit, Annual Gala, and Annual Zumbathon; acquired sponsorships and coordinated logistics. -Designed an Annual Appeal, raising roughly $35,000 each year -Researched and wrote grants to fund special projects -Spoke at various churches and organizations to provide updates and seek support -Managed all external communications including gift acknowledgement letters, appeals, newsletters, website and Facebook page -Managed community volunteers who planned fundraisers on behalf of the organization -Solicited in-kind donations through an annual Holiday Gift Program and through the website -Provided tours of the organization to members of the community -Interacted with Board Members at the quarterly Finance Committee and Board meetings -Participated on a program development task force to research new programs and services the organization could offer the community Show less



ADP

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Manager

  • 2007 - 2010

  -Presented products and services and created proposals to businesses on average five times per week -Managed a geographic territory selling payroll services and compliance solutions -Achieved 100% of sales plan during first full year on quota and was promoted to District Manager -Associate District Manager of the month at 331% in October 2008 -Received Mentor/Mentee award October 2008 -Created promotions for the bank staff to encourage participation and deepen our relationship -Worked with current clients to make sure all needs were met to deepen the relationship -Constructed promotional flyers to use as collateral drops for the team to assist with prospecting -Developed relationships with accountants and banks by providing useful resources -Worked with a team of sales representatives to achieve goals for our region -Provided answers to client questions and handled any problems that may occur -Prospected for new businesses on a daily basis by foot canvassing and cold calling -Participated in DM Council, planning promotions and events to keep the sales region motivated Show less