Experience

Shriners Children's Portland

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Clariden School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development And Communications

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Laid off due to Covid Established and managed all fund raising and communication activities for the School as well as develop programs to engage both the students and the families. Work hand and hand with the current Head of School as the Associate Head of School as well as the temporary Business Manager/HR due to resignation of the former BM. • Developed an Annual Fund that raised over $225,000 with over 78% family participation. • Developed giving programs that allow the School’s families to give during every day activities e.g. Cougars Dine Out Program (restaurant give back program). $5k raised to date • Responsible for the Full STEAM Ahead Capital Campaign (feasibility to the current quiet phase) with a goal of $6.7 million ($5.375 raised to date with over $500k raised in 3 months) • Responsible for all communications both internally and externally. • Managed website design and edits; Word Press based. • Manage and develop all social media accounts and ads. • Present development strategies to the HOS and the School board. • Assist with Admissions which includes but not limited to tours, contracts to potential families, financial options etc. • Assist the HOS with the School’s Annual budget as well as run financial reports as needed. Show less



American Airlines CR Smith Museum

• 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76155

• Director of Development and Communications

  • Nov 2012 - Sep 2019

  Managed all fundraising and communication activities for the Museum as well as project management for a variety of projects as they related to the general Museum business. -Secured over $100,000 in the first year and half for the newly created education programs. -Managed an annual brick campaign that within the first year saw over 197% growth and is expected to double the amount sold in 2020. -Responsible for three major exhibitions during the Museum’s first redesign in over 25 years. This included procuring photos, editing, and managing all edits for the entire renovation. -Managed two website redesigns including all future edits; WordPress based -Developed and managed communication plans for external and internal (American Airlines) constituents. -Managed the first brand update in 25 years along with a complete redesign of all marketing materials. -Responsible for all fundraising strategies for the museum including direct mail, grant program, corporate solicitation, special events, major gifts, planned giving, brick sales and membership. Show less



Angie Gofredo

• Fundraising Consultant

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2012

  After moving back from living abroad for two years I have been working with area agencies on various projects. While living abroad I consulted with a local German/American school. I assisted with the 50th Anniv. as well as general fundraising practices. Examples being annual giving, thanking the donor, how to ask the donor, sponsorship packaging, etc. After moving back from living abroad for two years I have been working with area agencies on various projects. While living abroad I consulted with a local German/American school. I assisted with the 50th Anniv. as well as general fundraising practices. Examples being annual giving, thanking the donor, how to ask the donor, sponsorship packaging, etc.



AFP Fort Worth Chapter

• President Elect

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

  Assisted the President of the chapter when needed. Conducted meetings in her absence. Responsible for developing the chapters Strategic Plan for 2008-2010. Researched various strategies to enhance member attendance. Member of the Executive Committee that reshaped the board and developed policy and procedures for the board and the members at large. Member of the Youth in Philanthropy Award Committee for the International AFP Conference. The committee was made up of development professional from across the United States. Show less



Westlake Academy Foundation

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  Coordinated and responsible for all activities of the development/ fundraising, administrative, marketing, and communications functions of the Westlake Academy Foundation which benefited the Westlake Academy, a public charter school. Worked with a thirteen member board, school administrators, as well as the Town of Westlake School Board/Town Council to further the mission of the Foundation and Academy. • Annual Blacksmith Campaign which raised over $835k with over 76-82% of participation from the parents. • Arts and Sciences Center Capital Campaign that met its $2.5million goal. • Annual special event “Gallery Night” which raised over $200,000 and increased attendance and awareness of the school each year. • Two year grant program that received $520,000 in grants. Show less



Lena Pope Home, Inc

• Associate Director of Development

  • Aug 2003 - May 2007

  Coordinated all aspects of the annual fund drive campaign and grant program to corporations, foundations and federal/state entities. Assisted with three special events and developed a sponsorship program for these events. Served on the 75th committee which produced a book and held a special event to raise money for Project CARE. Oversaw the Project CARE program which was implemented to handle in-kind gifts for the clients. Supervised the volunteer coordinator and administrative assistant. Assisted with copy writing, design, and production of printed materials. · Grant Program which raised over $327k for the various programs of Lena Pope Home. · Annual Fund campaign which raised over $275,000 from individual, corporations, and foundations. · Project CARE Christmas program served more children and families each year responsible and supervised. · 75th Anniversary raised $442,000 for the Project CARE fund. · Chairperson for the employee relation committee, VOICE. Implemented a health initiative program. Show less



Irving Healthcare Foundation

• Development Officer and Capital Campaign Assistant

  • Oct 2000 - May 2003

  Development officer responsible for preparing proposals, solicitation letters and gift acknowledgments for Irving Healthcare Foundation and Our Children's Center at Irving (a facility that provided child care and therapy for children with special needs). Developed a prospect research program for potential donors. Assisted with sponsorship activities for special events. Provided tours to potential donors and board members. Worked closely with the Foundation Board and the Development Council during regular meetings and annual retreat. Capital Campaign Assistant responsible for day to day activities of a $6 million campaign of which $4.7 was raised before leaving. Coordinated with the campaign leadership committee as well as the hospital administrative staff. Provided tours and presentations for potential donors and board members. · Before leaving the campaign raised $4.7 million. The campaign met its goal shortly after my departure with gifts and pledges from corporations, foundations, and individuals that were targeted during my tenure. · Conducted a successful "Employee Giving" program for the campaign with 97% of the employees giving. Show less



Legacy Advisors/ Belmont Company

• Legal Assistant

  • Dec 1999 - Sep 2000



Kendrick, Stimpfig & Ryu, Ltd

• Office Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Sep 1999

  *worked temporarily while on a 9 month stay due to spouses job. *worked temporarily while on a 9 month stay due to spouses job.