Experience

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President for Development

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Designs and leads CBPP’s fundraising strategy, working to strengthen key philanthropic partnerships and build new relationships with funders seeking to promote systemic change, reduce poverty, and advance economic equity through sound, data-driven policy design and advocacy work. Leading a team of seven amazing development professionals and working across the organization with an talented cadre of dedicated policy, communications, legislative affairs and operations experts to make the world just a little better. Show less

• Director, Network Philanthropic Engagement

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2022

  Lead a small team to support resource development for the State Priorities Partnership, a network of more than 40 independent organizations working to advance inclusive state budgets and economic equity. Provided skill and capacity building tools and resources to more than 30 development professionals across the country. Worked with a dedicated funder collaborative made up of several large, national philanthropies with focus areas as diverse as child nutrition, healthy communities and power building in Southern states. Co-managed a robust grant portfolio and designed several funder convenings. Show less

• Senior Network Fundraising Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

• State Network Fundraising Manager

  • May 2018 - Dec 2019



Carlow University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Annual Giving and Special Projects

  • Dec 2014 - May 2018

  Responsible for developing and implementing an effective plan for a successful annual giving program, raising unrestricted and restricted funds in support of the University’s mission, and focusing on annual leadership giving of $1,000+. Charged with growing the annual fund from $500,000 to $1 million sustainable level and to increase alumni participation to 20% over 3–5 years.Utilize multiple channels, designing direct mail campaigns, leading telefund campaigns, managing giving societies and creatively using email, social media, and stakeholder engagement to raise awareness of the annual fund. Design and manage targeted giving opportunities including Board giving, reunion and class giving programs, employee giving, matching gifts, and memorial and tribute gifts. Collaborate with other University departments and administrators to leverage all opportunities. Oversee 4 staff members, with administrative oversight of the advancement services team and the stewardship and donor relations team. Develop and manage budget for all annual fund activities.Report to the Vice President of University Advancement, assisting with long range planning, strategic oversight, and the recruitment and development of staff. Accomplished fundraising goal for FY15, 16 and 17, at 55% of goal for FY18. Show less

• Director Of Annual Giving

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2017

  Served as a frontline fundraiser responsible for developing and implementing an effective plan for a successful annual giving program.Raised over $600,000 in unrestricted funding to support University operating budget through multiple channels.Designed and managed stewardship events for gift recognition societies in partnership with the Donor Relations and Prospect Manager.Coordinated with MGOs on leadership solicitations and worked collaboratively with all Carlow staff and faculty to engage the next generation of Carlow alumni. Exceeded fundraising goals in FY15 and FY16. Show less



The Pew Charitable Trusts

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

• Gift Officer, Principal and Major Gifts

  • Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  Served as frontline fundraiser for Pew’s programs and projects with the goal of significantly increasing individual external support for the institution’s diverse work by focusing on high net-worth individuals. Worked with staff across the institution to develop knowledge of complex policy work being done by Pew in the areas of health and environmental protection. Built and proactively managed a portfolio of 75–100 prospects with capacity for 6- and 7-figure gifts. Developed concept papers, budgets, letters of inquiry, and proposals for donor solicitation, as well as briefing memos and regular reports for leadership. Supported the director of principal and major gifts in the development of relationships with third party agents such as philanthropic and wealth advisors to source new prospects. Participated in Fundraising’s annual planning processes and regular reporting activities to the Pew Board and Executive Office. Collaborated with Donor Relations to develop and execute comprehensive donor cultivation and stewardship plans for donors under management, including event opportunities and direct mail campaigns. Raised $3 million in gifts in FY14 as part of the overall department goal of $59 million. Secured a major gift from one new donor to the organization. Developed and submitted 6 principal gift proposals. Show less



Bipartisan Policy Center

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Manager Foundation Relations

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  Plan and execute a foundation grants strategy that helps secure the $21,846,000 annual fundraising goal for BPC. Renew current foundation funders; diversify the project funding of our current foundation supporters; Build a funding pipeline which anticipates the predictable conclusion of major foundation grants; Develop a long-term funding strategy for major foundations that currently do not fund BPC, including Gates Foundation; Howard Buffett, OSF and others; Expand the ideological spectrum of BPC funders by gaining support from conservative foundations (Build relations with this group by engaging foundation leadership and program staff in BPC’s current work; regular and personalized communication; invitations to BPC events; and individual meetings). Develop a comprehensive and centralized stewardship plan for all current donors to provide tangible value to our supporters. Strategically engage in project scoping efforts to identify areas of possible future work that have real potential for funding. Increase engagement of BPC leadership - Board members, Senior Fellows, Project Co-chairs - in fundraising activities. Show less



Smithsonian Institution

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director, Foundation Relations

  • May 2011 - Sep 2012

  Maximized foundation giving for the Smithsonian’s 19 museums, 9 research centers, and the National Zoo, by consistently meeting annual institutional goals of $45M+. Maintained a personal portfolio of 75 prospects, and worked with development staff across the Institution to develop relationship-building strategies and comprehensive fundraising plans. Ensured effective communication of new Smithsonian priorities and projects to funders in ways that are donor-centric, smart, and effective by building relationships with program officers and monitoring shifts in giving trends. As part of a two-person team, mentored new staff and stayed abreast of current trends and best practices. Responsible for creating and executing peer training sessions and workshops, and developed an internal, online Sharepoint site focused on institutional fundraising. Additional responsibilities included ongoing prospect research, proposal writing for six- and seven-figure gifts, cultivation, and solicitation. Show less

• Development Associate, Traveling Exhibition Service

  • Jul 2007 - May 2011

  Developed an annual $3M fundraising plan for the most visible outreach arm of the Smithsonian – the Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES).With an ongoing presence in all fifty states, created an inaugural fundraising board and identified and cultivated high net worth individuals across the country. Developed and implemented a multi-level individual giving program and a comprehensive national outreach strategy. Leading a three person team, focused heavily on internal relationship building and ensured that project teams (scholars, curators, design teams) were regularly apprised of fundraising efforts, institutional policies and directives, and directly engaged, where appropriate, in cultivation and solicitation efforts. Show less



Grassroots Campaigns

• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Canvass Client Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2007

  Managed five regional canvass operations for a number of high-profile clients including the ACLU, the Sierra Club and the DNC to both raise funds and public awareness during a non-election cycle. Liaised directly with the clients on messaging, branding materials, geographic targeting, and financial and membership goals. Managed the logistics of up to twenty-five separate canvasses in the greater DC area weekly, worked with team leads and campaign staffs to ensure fundraising targets were met, and affinity and demographic data was acquired and conveyed to clients. Show less



Chris Jones for Senate

• Shelton CT

• Campaign Manager

  • Aug 2006 - Nov 2006

  Recruited by the Connecticut State Democratic Party to manage a state senate race in a heavily partisan area. Faced with a long list of competing priorities, strategically focused on fundraising and increasing public awareness of the candidate. Directed press conferences, messaging, and events ranging in size from small house parties to 100+ canvass volunteers. Personally developed fundraising and spending plans, and built a volunteer field and phone bank operation, which resulted in the highest Democratic voter turnout in that district in twenty years. Show less



Dan Malloy for Governor

• Database Manager

  • 2005 - 2006

  Created a web-based database that captured registered democrats and independents with as much contact information as possible. Conducted extensive research to categorize these voters in meaningful ways electorally and demographically. Constantly updated and expanded database using information from field and fundraising directors to create target data for calls, canvassing, GOTV and fundraising efforts. Created a web-based database that captured registered democrats and independents with as much contact information as possible. Conducted extensive research to categorize these voters in meaningful ways electorally and demographically. Constantly updated and expanded database using information from field and fundraising directors to create target data for calls, canvassing, GOTV and fundraising efforts.