Experience

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  The Arc Baltimore

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Chief Advancement Officer

    • Mar 2024 - Present

    Spearheads the cultivation and expansion of annual giving efforts by crafting compelling appeals and proposals targeting individuals, foundations, and operational stakeholders. He orchestrates Board members' annual engagement initiatives, collaborating closely with The Arc Baltimore's CEO to fortify Board development strategies.Orchestrates annual fundraising events, ensuring seamless execution and maximum donor impact. He oversees organizational fundraising events and gatherings, such as the Annual Meeting and Awards Program and Developmental Disabilities Day. Assumes responsibility for all facets of external communications, managing advertising campaigns and fostering robust media outreach efforts.

  • Director of Communications and Grants

    • Jul 2011 - Mar 2024

    Develop and implement internal and external communications for The Arc Baltimore. Research, write, edit, design and create all publications including annual report, print and electronic newsletters, program brochures, press releases and various flyers. Craft and manage web and social media content to both engage and inform community members. Document and promote our programs through photographs and video. Create and manage advertising campaigns promoting our workforce, fundraising events and programs in various publications. Collaborate effectively with The Arc’s Chief Advancement Officer, development team, and agency departments, as well as our PR consultant, various photographers and videographers, graphic designers and writers. Manage portfolio of grants consisting of federal, state, private foundation and corporate funding. Research grant opportunities, write grant applications and subsequent reports, and foster relationships with grant makers. Collaborate with leadership staff to develop new, innovative programs.

  • Information Systems Administrator

    • Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

    Develop and maintain custom SQL Server database with consultant to provide a comprehensive data tracking/report application. Wrote reference manual and implementation workbook, developed and implemented cycle of trainings for staff, and troubleshot issues. Successfully marketed and sold multiple instances of software to other human services agencies. Partnered with Development, IT, and Communication departments for special projects.

  • Program Manager

    • Oct 2005 - Jun 2008

    Managed a case load of adult individuals with developmental disabilities and trained and supervised their respective support staff. Ensured the well-being of the individuals by coordinating medical services, monitoring medication, maintaining required benefits and encouraging community involvement.

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  Catholic Charities of Baltimore

  • Villa Maria Residential Treatment Center

  • Residential Treatment Counselor

    • Sep 2003 - Sep 2005
    • Villa Maria Residential Treatment Center

    Oversaw and maintained a milieu of ten boys with developmental and emotional disabilities and behavioral problems. Assisted in individual and group therapy as well as managed the budget and volunteer services for the children.