Experience

The Bronx High School of Science

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Major and Planned Giving, Alumni Foundation

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  In partnership with the Alumni Foundation's Vice President of Strategy and External Affairs, raising funds and cultivating relationships to help continue Bronx Science's tradition of excellence as a specialized public high school in the City of New York. Key responsibilities include fundraising for the Atomic 100 initiative; matching high-capacity donors with funding opportunities related to the arts, entrepreneurship, research, and capital enhancements; raising the profile of planned giving within the alumni community; and planning for an 85th anniversary celebration. Show less



Nevertheless Fundraising & Communications, LLC

• Collingswood, New Jersey, United States

• President

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2022

  As a fundraising consultant, I brought to my clients 15 years of expertise in major gift fundraising, campaign planning and implementation, volunteer engagement and management, donor cultivation and stewardship, annual fund management, corporate and foundation relationship building, and event management. I enjoyed helping a variety of nonprofit organizations "persist in doing good", by helping to fund their worthwhile work and missions. As a fundraising consultant, I brought to my clients 15 years of expertise in major gift fundraising, campaign planning and implementation, volunteer engagement and management, donor cultivation and stewardship, annual fund management, corporate and foundation relationship building, and event management. I enjoyed helping a variety of nonprofit organizations "persist in doing good", by helping to fund their worthwhile work and missions.



Abington Friends School

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

• Director of Major Giving

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2021

  Managed Now More Than Ever: The Campaign for Abington Friends School, the largest campaign in the history of the 320+ year old Pre-K- grade 12 Quaker school. In close partnership with Head of School, Assistant Head of School, Campaign Leadership Committee (CLC), and board members, solicited donors for campaign gifts of up to $1,000,000. Ran bi-weekly CLC meetings and trained, supported and partnered with CLC members in their solicitation work, and created, implemented, and maintained moves management and campaign tracking systems to facilitate this work. Collaborated with Advancement partners and vendors to create all campaign marketing pieces, including a case for support, solicitation packets, web site, donor recognition pieces, and event invitations. Planned and executed campaign cultivation and stewardship events, including regional gatherings and Groundbreaking and Grand Opening celebrations. Organized and executed meaningful stewardship and public recognition of all campaign gifts. In addition, rebranded and relaunched the Head of School Society, to elevate and augment leadership giving to the Fund for AFS through new recognition and engagement opportunities for key donors. Cultivated, solicited and stewarded a portfolio of 100 leadership giving prospects for the Fund for AFS and other restricted giving priorities. Solicited individuals and businesses for scholarship contributions through Pennsylvania's tax credit programs, and partner with board ambassadors for these programs to identify and solicit new prospects. Show less



J.C. Geever, Inc.

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Grantwriter

  • May 2016 - Nov 2016

  With nonprofit clients including the Fresh Air Fund, Young Audiences New York, East Side House, and New York Road Runners, created grant proposals, supporting materials, and stewardship pieces that inspired funders to support the missions of these worthy organizations. With nonprofit clients including the Fresh Air Fund, Young Audiences New York, East Side House, and New York Road Runners, created grant proposals, supporting materials, and stewardship pieces that inspired funders to support the missions of these worthy organizations.



Newark Academy

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

• Senior Advancement Officer, Major Gifts

  • Dec 2013 - May 2016

  In partnership with the Director of Institutional Advancement, Head of School, and Campaign Executive Committee, garnered support for Rise & Flourish: The Campaign for Newark Academy, a $30 million campaign designed to equip the 6-12 grade school for the next 50 years. Connected alumni, parents, and foundations to meaningful capital and endowment priorities within the campaign through one-on-one relationships, events coordinated with campaign volunteers, and personal touches. Collaborated with faculty leaders and Campaign Executive Committee to solicit donors for gifts of $500,000-$1,000 through almost exclusively in-person meetings. Maintained strong relationships with key supporters of Newark Academy through ongoing communication and events featuring beloved faculty and alumni, and played a leadership role in the proper stewardship of all campaign gifts. Show less



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Parents Fund

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Responsible for all fundraising efforts for the Columbia College Parents Fund, with an annual fundraising goal of $2.4 million. Solicited gifts of $250,000-$1,000, through personal relationships and direct marketing efforts, to support current-use College priorities and restricted scholarships. Coordinated solicitation strategies for key parent donors in partnership with principal and major gift colleagues.Created, recruited and managed a Parent Leadership Council (PLC) of highly engaged parent donors and volunteers contributing $10,000+ and serving as ambassadors for the Parents Fund. In partnership with the PLC, planned and executed regional receptions featuring the Dean of the College and College professors to connect parents to the mission and enhance philanthropic commitment. Show less

• Associate Director, Parent Fundraising

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2013

  Solicited gifts of $250,000-$1,000 to support current-use College priorities and restricted scholarships. Created, recruited and managed a Parent Leadership Council (PLC) of highly engaged parent donors and volunteers contributing $10,000+ and serving as ambassadors for the Parents Fund. In partnership with the PLC, planned and executed regional receptions featuring the Dean of the College and College professors to connect parents to the mission and enhance philanthropic commitment. In addition, oversaw direct marketing strategy for the Parents Fund. Show less

• Assistant Director, Parents Fund

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

  Cultivated and solicited parent donors for gifts of $1,500+ for Columbia College current use priorities. Stewarded parent donors through events, newsletters and personal contact to strengthen their connection to Columbia College and their philanthropic support.



The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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

• Development Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2010

  Supported the development department of the NYC Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by writing grant proposals, conducting prospect research, planning and executing donor receptions and creating bi-annual mailing appeals.Led Society Ties young professionals committee in their fundraising endeavors to support the LLS mission, including a casino night and a fashion show raising $200,000+.

• Campaign Coordinator, Pennies for Patients

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2008

  Oversaw the Pennies for Patients fundraising program in more than 500 schools across New York City, raising $320,000. Designed print and online campaign materials, and conducted in-school assemblies and kickoff events to cultivate school coordinators and ensure successful completion of program.

• Campaign Assistant

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Provided administrative support to the Special Events team and the Special Events Director through the 2007 New York City Light The Night Walks. Recruited, trained and managed more than 500 volunteers to execute logistics of the Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island Walks.