Experience

Belmont Hill School

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

• Director Of Advancement Services

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Advancement Services: -Sole administer of the Raiser's Edge database for a 10-person team producing fundraising analytics, custom reports, complex queries, exports, and data maintenance to support fundraising initiatives.-Responsible for creating a culture of data integrity by establishing and following quality assurance protocols, processes, documentation, and training.-Ensure the database and applications effectively capture constituent information with accuracy and confidentiality.-Proactively identify ongoing technology needs and implement process improvements, best practices, and strategic use of the data based on industry standards and software advancements.Stewardship & Solicitation -Active member of the Annual Fund team surpassing our annual fund goals in both dollars and participation rates each fiscal year.-Responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni donors with a focus on relationship building and growing philanthropic support for the school. -Planning and implementing highly segmented and customized solicitations to maximize donations.Leadership & Event Management -Set strategy, manage and lead annual events such as the golf tournament and grandparents day, requiring extreme organization and leadership skills. Communications-Design and implement highly segmented and customized communications for strategic annual fund campaigns.-Create custom e-communications using PowerPoint and Canva to generate eye-catching and engaging graphics.

• Database Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Present



USS Constitution Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Coordinator

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Member of four-person Development Department, responsible for securing over $1.5 million in gifts. • Sole administrator of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge database, accurately processing gifts daily, efficiently preparing donor acknowledgments, and working with finance to prepare reports for the audit, the annual report, and giving reports for Trustees. • Prepares custom queries, exports, and reports for the Museum President and the Board of Trustees. • Provides stewardship to donors and members with prompt response to requests.• Represents the organization at networking events cultivating potential donors and Board Members. • Offers project manager and administrative support to the Director of Development planning and executing fundraising initiatives, including securing over $300,000 in support for the annual gala.• Conduct prospect research and help solicit individuals and corporations for major gifts. • Implemented record system for members of the Planned Giving Society with the utmost discretion. • Manage Museum rental inquiries, including giving tours to clients, coordinating with vendors, and event planning and working the event to troubleshoot any issues for the clients to ensure they have the best possible experience for their function while at the Museum. • Collaborate with other departments crafting fundraising campaigns, including #GivingTuesday, AmazonSmile, expanding recurring gifts program, engaging Millennials as donors, and more.



New Hampshire Boat Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager & Capital Campaign Office Manager

  • May 2013 - Nov 2016

  • Collaborate as part of the two-person staff with the Executive Director, multitasking as responsibilities arise. • Manage the development database using PastPerfect software, including overseeing 500 museum memberships, tracking dues & donations, sending membership letters and renewal notices. • Assist with the quiet phase of a $5.5 million Capital Campaign, conduct prospect research, track donations & pledges, and handle confidential information to raise funds for a new facility. • Knowledge and technical abilities to manage electronic databases in multi-user, networked environments, including being Administrator of the museum’s website. • Correspond with museum patrons daily, ensuring visitor service by responding to requests quickly and efficiently. • Responsible for developing store purchasing and pricing strategy to achieve sales goals with careful attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.• Collaborate on committees to plan and execute events and fundraisers with net profits above $20,000. • Implement financial reconciliations after events and fundraisers, such as the Race Boat Regatta, the museum’s most attended event with over 2,000 visitors, to ensure all transactions are handled accurately and efficiently. • Organize and present progress reports at monthly Board of Trustee meetings. • Supervise and train the museum’s volunteer base of over 200 individuals and staff to ensure museum representatives are knowledgeable and confident serving museum members and patrons.



Peabody Essex Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Worked in Art & Nature Center planning art activities relating to the exhibit for school groups and families which resulted in recognition from the supervisor for excellent ability to interact with the public. • Collaborated with a professional artist to create artwork that emphasizes water issues around the world that was exhibited in the 2012 Ripple Effect: Water as H2O exhibit.• Researched contemporary artists that fit with the mission of the upcoming exhibit in the Art & Nature Center.• Worked as a team with multiple departments to ensure the success of event days such as Sensational India, assisting with children’s activities and adult workshops.