Deputy Director of Development

• Dec 2021 - Present

Director, Strategic Partnerships

• Oct 2011 - Nov 2021

Designed and implemented fundraising and donor engagement efforts for individuals and foundations to secure an annual budget of $10M. Created and executed strategies for personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Conducted donor meetings and developed compelling donor communications, tracking touches with Salesforce. Planned and implemented fundraising and special events for VIP attendees and speakers. Grant writing and reporting for all AEE programs, seeking grants up to $10M. Departmental and organizational strategic planning.

Membership & Development Coordinator

• Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

Managed CEN’s corporate and individual membership programs including prospecting, acquisition, renewal, membership database, and membership communication and services. Developed and implemented membership marketing strategies and created all corresponding collateral material, including brochures and mailings. Facilitated the membership and fundraising activities of the CEN Executive Director, Senior Staff, and Board. Planned and executed all organization events. Managed CEN’s corporate and individual membership programs including prospecting, acquisition, renewal, membership database, and membership communication and services. Developed and implemented membership marketing strategies and created all corresponding collateral material, including brochures and mailings. Facilitated the membership and fundraising activities of the CEN Executive Director, Senior Staff, and Board. Planned and executed all organization events.

Development Associate

• Nov 2008 - Oct 2010

Worked directly with the President, Vice President, and Senior Staff to secure an annual budget of $15.9M from foundations and individual major donors. Managed the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for all major donors and prospects. Engaged with staff at all levels to identify new sources of foundation funding to advance policy programs. Coordinated and executed all fundraising event logistics including for the Annual Retreat, a large two-day summit of the Board, Senior Staff, Fellows, major donors, and VIP special guests. Supported the President and Vice President in all aspects of Board management and recruitment. Tracked grant report deadlines for all New America programs and facilitated timely submission.

Associate

• Mar 2007 - Nov 2008

Raised millions in campaign and PAC funds for a variety of Democratic candidates and organizations. Managed a portfolio of individuals and corporations that contributed over $4M in membership and sponsorship funds to my client annually. Planned and staffed fundraising and prospecting meetings and events across the country, including both small and large dinners and receptions. Managed elected officials and other principals during national travel and call time. Raised millions in campaign and PAC funds for a variety of Democratic candidates and organizations. Managed a portfolio of individuals and corporations that contributed over $4M in membership and sponsorship funds to my client annually. Planned and staffed fundraising and prospecting meetings and events across the country, including both small and large dinners and receptions. Managed elected officials and other principals during national travel and call time.