Experience

Humane Society of Missouri
• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Leadership Giving and Campaigns

  • May 2020 - Present


Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Major Gifts Officer

  • 2013 - 2018

  Team member responsible for raising $100 million to fund new facilities, endowment and annual fund support. Directly raised over $2 million in support of a $100 million comprehensive campaign by actively managing 150 relationships. Building Relationships | Prospect Research | Communication | Stewardship Donor Cultivation | Donor Management | Donor Recognition Team member responsible for raising $100 million to fund new facilities, endowment and annual fund support. Directly raised over $2 million in support of a $100 million comprehensive campaign by actively managing 150 relationships. Building Relationships | Prospect Research | Communication | Stewardship Donor Cultivation | Donor Management | Donor Recognition



St. Louis Area Chapter American Red Cross

• Senior Development Officer

  • 2009 - 2013

  Mid-West Region development capacity building and targeted relationship building in two (2) principal markets, St. Louis and Chicago. Created a fund-raising handbook for chapter CEOs, Development Staff, and Board Members in four (4) mid-west markets, MO, AR, KS, and IL and conducted seven (7) half day training sessions at chapter locations with over 30 attendees teaching new national fundraising practices. Initiated donor cultivation, targeting $200,000, by developing new… Show more Mid-West Region development capacity building and targeted relationship building in two (2) principal markets, St. Louis and Chicago. Created a fund-raising handbook for chapter CEOs, Development Staff, and Board Members in four (4) mid-west markets, MO, AR, KS, and IL and conducted seven (7) half day training sessions at chapter locations with over 30 attendees teaching new national fundraising practices. Initiated donor cultivation, targeting $200,000, by developing new relationships in the Chicago area. Resulted in high-level corporate and individual donor receptions, and new program partnerships increasing support, training, and blood drives. Strategic Planning | Program Development | Leadership | Execution | Change Agent Organizational Alignment | Organizational Capacity | Improving Processes | Best Practices Building Relationships | Donor Cultivation | Corporate Sponsorship | Partnerships

• Executive Officer Financial Development

  • 2002 - 2009

  Member of the Senior Management team for a $10 million nonprofit agency, managing a $3 million comprehensive development program including direct mail, major giving, corporate, foundation and agency grants and contracts, along with Board partnership. Raised over $300,000 annually propelled by two (2) individual major giving programs and secured five (5) significant corporate partnerships for disaster relief. Restructured the department realigning resources and improving… Show more Member of the Senior Management team for a $10 million nonprofit agency, managing a $3 million comprehensive development program including direct mail, major giving, corporate, foundation and agency grants and contracts, along with Board partnership. Raised over $300,000 annually propelled by two (2) individual major giving programs and secured five (5) significant corporate partnerships for disaster relief. Restructured the department realigning resources and improving processes in database management, financial reconciliation, and restricted funds tracking. Partnered with the CEO to strategically upgrade the effectiveness of the Board with new board members selected utilizing a competencies grid, establish a Governance Committee, and overhaul board meetings. Strategic Planning | Collaboration | Building Relationships | Execution | Communication Leadership | Change Agent | Board of Directors | Succession Planning | Partnerships Major Gifts Campaign | Donor Cultivation | Donor Management Improving Processes | Aligning Resources | Best Practices | Raiser’s Edge | Disaster Relief



Lake Forest College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• National Development Director

  • 1997 - 2002

  Major gifts manager for a liberal arts college undergoing a $65 million comprehensive campaign. Directly raised over $1 million in major gifts by actively managing over 100 relationships. 500% increase in St. Louis applications after implementing a model student recruitment program connecting current students and parents with applicants and their parents. Program Development | Execution | Accountability | Communication | Improving Processes Leadership | Stewardship |… Show more Major gifts manager for a liberal arts college undergoing a $65 million comprehensive campaign. Directly raised over $1 million in major gifts by actively managing over 100 relationships. 500% increase in St. Louis applications after implementing a model student recruitment program connecting current students and parents with applicants and their parents. Program Development | Execution | Accountability | Communication | Improving Processes Leadership | Stewardship | Volunteer Coordinating | Consensus Major Gift Development | Development Planning | Prospect Research | Building Relationships Show less Major gifts manager for a liberal arts college undergoing a $65 million comprehensive campaign. Directly raised over $1 million in major gifts by actively managing over 100 relationships. 500% increase in St. Louis applications after implementing a model student recruitment program connecting current students and parents with applicants and their parents. Program Development | Execution | Accountability | Communication | Improving Processes Leadership | Stewardship |… Show more Major gifts manager for a liberal arts college undergoing a $65 million comprehensive campaign. Directly raised over $1 million in major gifts by actively managing over 100 relationships. 500% increase in St. Louis applications after implementing a model student recruitment program connecting current students and parents with applicants and their parents. Program Development | Execution | Accountability | Communication | Improving Processes Leadership | Stewardship | Volunteer Coordinating | Consensus Major Gift Development | Development Planning | Prospect Research | Building Relationships Show less


Mississippi Valley Airlines
• General Counsel

  • 1982 - 1985

New York City Department of Planning
• Counsel, Environmental Programs

  • 1979 - 1982