Director Of Development

• May 2022 - Present

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio serves to eliminate bias, bigotry, and racism. Through programs and events, individuals are empowered to build on the strength of diversity and to create communities where all people are connected, respected, and valued. Founded in 1927 as the National Conference of Christians and Jews, The Diversity Center engages students, educators, and professionals to bring awareness of diversity and inclusion topics to the forefront in Northeast Ohio The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio serves to eliminate bias, bigotry, and racism. Through programs and events, individuals are empowered to build on the strength of diversity and to create communities where all people are connected, respected, and valued. Founded in 1927 as the National Conference of Christians and Jews, The Diversity Center engages students, educators, and professionals to bring awareness of diversity and inclusion topics to the forefront in Northeast Ohio

Development Director

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2021

Responsible for the leadership of fundraising activities for May Dugan Center, including grant management and acquisition, special events, and annual appeal. Work with Board of Directors, Executive Director, and Fund Development Committee to ensure all fundraising goals are met, including, but not limited to: prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation of new donors, and re-solicitation and maintenance of current corporate and individual donors. Lead the planning and execution of fund development strategies and design and implement campaigns and targeted giving opportunities to achieve annual revenue goals set by the Board of Directors. Oversight and management of all fundraising and partnership event logistics. Utilize donor evaluation and prospecting tools to identify and generate donor leads. Review, and analyze donor reports and annual giving history. Develop annual revenue and expense budgets for all fundraising activities. Lead concept development and management of projects such as the annual report, annual fund, event invitations, fundraising pieces, and other related communications. Oversight and management of two Development Associate staff, and one volunteer including performance review and coaching, goal setting and project management

Development Manager

• Mar 2017 - Jan 2018

Intern, Institutional Advancement

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

Working with the Vice-President of Institutional Advancement and the Vice-President of Strategic Development, the internship is specific to conducting research on cross-sector partnerships between nonprofits and for-profits. National and local trends for both the corporation and nonprofit organizations were identified along with best practices. A report was prepared and presented to the Vice-President of Institutional Advancement. Phase 2 of the internship will be to develop a corporate partnership/giving program based on said research that will aid Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging in revenue development.

Administrative consultant

• 1999 - 2001

Organized and released request for proposals. Reviewed proposals and advised the Board of Director's as to those proposals. Conducted and organized site visits of funded agencies. Maintained contact between the Board of Directors and city and state health officials. Organized and released request for proposals. Reviewed proposals and advised the Board of Director's as to those proposals. Conducted and organized site visits of funded agencies. Maintained contact between the Board of Directors and city and state health officials.

Attorney

• 1990 - 1999

Working in private practice, I advised and represented clients in courts, before government agencies, and in private legal matters including personal injury, divorce and criminal matters. Conducted research and analysis of legal problems, interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. I presented facts in writing and verbally to clients or others and argued on the client's behalf. Prepared and filed legal documents, such as lawsuits, appeals, wills, contracts, and deeds. Oversaw the work of support staff, including law clerks and legal assistants.