Experience

Donate Life Northwest

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

• Interim Director Of Development

  • May 2022 - Present



William Temple House

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development and Marketing

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2022

  Leadership and management for all fundraising and marketing activities of this 50 year old nonprofit that restores hope and renews strength in individuals and families who live on the social and economic margins in the Portland area. Leadership and management for all fundraising and marketing activities of this 50 year old nonprofit that restores hope and renews strength in individuals and families who live on the social and economic margins in the Portland area.



self-employed

• Nonprofit Consultant

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2017

  I work with primarily with social profit organizations providing support on marketing and fundraising. I work with primarily with social profit organizations providing support on marketing and fundraising.



Cedar Sinai Park Foundation

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Development Manager

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017



Jewish Family & Child Service - Portland, Oregon

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development/Marketing/Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  This position allows me to use my diverse skill set across a wide variety of functional areas. I lead the logistics and planning of development campaigns including the nuts and bolts database management and gift processing. I coordinate and implement all external communications including collateral materials, website, and eCommunications. In addition, I manage the volunteer program with nearly 200 volunteers that support our work. My role includes outreach, placement, training, and scheduling of volunteers. It's a wonderful organization that does outstanding work to support the less fortunate people in our community and I'm making a real difference here.



Nonprofit Association of Oregon

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development and Communications Director

  • Jun 2012 - Jan 2014

  Leadership in fundraising and communications strategies ensuring that the brand and programs and services were well communicated and well understood. Managed all aspects of fundraising including grants, sponsorships, membership and individual giving. Wrote and managed over $1 million in successful foundation grants. Cultivated and sustained donor relationships. Leadership in fundraising and communications strategies ensuring that the brand and programs and services were well communicated and well understood. Managed all aspects of fundraising including grants, sponsorships, membership and individual giving. Wrote and managed over $1 million in successful foundation grants. Cultivated and sustained donor relationships.



Living Opportunities Inc

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business and Donor Relations Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  Built business and donor relationships to increase employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Coached clients on resume writing and interviewing. Cultivated and managed relationships with businesses and donors. Prepared sponsorship proposals. Developed collateral materials. Represented the organization in the community at business and professional events. Built business and donor relationships to increase employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Coached clients on resume writing and interviewing. Cultivated and managed relationships with businesses and donors. Prepared sponsorship proposals. Developed collateral materials. Represented the organization in the community at business and professional events.



Britt Festivals

• Director of Development

  • Nov 2005 - Jul 2010

  Leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination of fundraising efforts for performing arts organization with a $3.5 million annual budget. s ensuring that the brand and programs and services were well communicated and well understood. Managed all aspects of resource development including grants, sponsorships, membership, individual giving and special events. Cultivated and sustained member/donor relationships. Leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination of fundraising efforts for performing arts organization with a $3.5 million annual budget. s ensuring that the brand and programs and services were well communicated and well understood. Managed all aspects of resource development including grants, sponsorships, membership, individual giving and special events. Cultivated and sustained member/donor relationships.



Salem Art Association

• United States
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2003 - Feb 2005

  Overall management of community arts organization and annual Art Fair that attracted 100,000+ visitors annually. Led strategic planning process. Developed/managed program and organizational budgets. Designed financial protocols, procedures and reports. Performed budget analysis and recommended operational changes to build sustainability. Created balanced development plan and implemented the various components including foundation grants, corporate contributions, individual donor programs and special events.



Department of Human Services, State of Oregon

• Salem, OR

• Community Safety Net Coordinator

  • Sep 2000 - Feb 2003

  Coordination of statewide child abuse prevention program, administration of federal grants and oversight of $1 million in annual grants awards to 36 counties. Administered statewide collaborative network of community agencies and organizations. Developed requests for proposals, funding guidelines, project timelines. Initiated development and implementation of best practices. Engaged in comprehensive review and assessment of grant proposals. Monitored progress of grants, reviewed reports and processed payments. Traveled throughout the state to provide technical support and to strengthen partnerships.