Experience

BJC

• Spain
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Development

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  The Associate Director of Development executes integrated fundraising strategies, with a focus on cultivating the Faith FULL community of recurring donors at BJC, appeals and campaigns, event planning, and donor stewardship.

• Development Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  The Development Manager is extending religious liberty for all by increasing donations and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with our donors. Responsible for managing Raiser’s Edge and Luminate Online, maintenance of donor records, producing constituent reports, conducting analysis and prospect management from records, financial reconciliation, performing routine communication with donors & prospects,Managing all gift acknowledgements, assisting with development & creation of collateral materials & other strategies for soliciting and stewarding existing and securing new donors/members, coordinating the annual Board and Executive Committee meetings, andmanaging the intern program including daily administration. Stewardship and database management are keys to building a solid foundation for sustainable organizational giving. Consistent donor analysis and segmentation play an active role in efficiently cultivating monthly, major, and planned giving donors. Show less

• Development Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2017

  The Development Assistant was responsible for managing Etapestry, maintenance of donor records, producing constituent reports, financial reconciliation, performing routine communication with donors, managing all gift acknowledgements, coordinating the annual Board and Executive Committee meetings, and coordinating the intern program daily administration.



Federation for American Immigration Reform

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planned Giving Officer

  • May 2011 - Jul 2013

  Raised over $357, 000 in realized bequests and charitable trusts in the first year of the program. Prospect managed 4000 plus potential planned giving donors Created ten newsletters, proposal packets, brochures, one page inserts, video, web clips, logo, and magazine ads for planned giving lead generation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts. Drafted content and designed an interactive Planned Giving website Raised over $357, 000 in realized bequests and charitable trusts in the first year of the program. Prospect managed 4000 plus potential planned giving donors Created ten newsletters, proposal packets, brochures, one page inserts, video, web clips, logo, and magazine ads for planned giving lead generation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts. Drafted content and designed an interactive Planned Giving website



Smithsonian Institution

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planned Giving Associate

  • Jun 2009 - Apr 2011

  CGAs – Process new gift annuity contracts according to gift check list in partnership Manage day-to-day relationship with SI’s financial services partner and contract updates Process terminated contracts (deceased annuitants) according to gift check list Estates – Create new estate files and update development database. Ensure information is shared between multiple SI departments Process estate distributions according to gift checklist New Planned Gifts (expectancies/living donors): Process new bequests according to gift checklist, including acknowledgements. Gift Inquiries – Respond to email, phone and mail inquiries about planned gifts Create gift illustrations and proposal packets Prepare follow-up letters every 4-6 weeks Maintain information about inquiries in development database Legacy Line & Legacy Email: Monitor legacy line and handle 15-20 calls a day. Monitor multiple Legacy Society email inboxes. Process or forward inquiries to other staff as appropriate. Reports: Create weekly and monthly statistical reports showing planned giving activity Website & e-Newsletters: Maintain distribution list for GiftLaw and GiftLegacy e-newsletters, monitoring inboxes for opt-ins/opt-outs With summer intern, coordinate mailing to newly identified counsel to increase subscribers Mailings: Produce in-house mailings to donors and prospects Show less



American Red Cross Central MD Chapter

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Manager, Gift Planning & Special Events

  • Jun 2008 - May 2009

  Gift Planning Manager 2008-2009Raised $800, 000 in fiscal year 09Designed Gift planning Newsletter Conducted Gift Planning Seminars for staff, volunteers, and the publicLiason between the Board and Gift Planning CommitteeConducted 20 current donor and prospect visits per monthCrafted targeted mailings based on age segmentation. Conducted all monthly donor and prospects calls. Worked with mentors at National Headquarters and Cheaspeake Plannied Giving Council in order to reach more donors.Informed financial planners, tax attorneys, and insurance professionals about ARC Charitable vehicles on a monthly basis.Planned Legacy Society and Codicil events. Special Events Manager 2008-2009Managed Development AssociateImplemented national promotionsManaged two major chapter special eventsOversaw all small events Show less

• Special Events Coordinator

  • Feb 2007 - May 2008

  13th Annual Golf Classic raised $90, 000 10th Annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast raised $57,000 dollars to date1st Annual Ride for the Red raised $16,000 to dateCatonsville Badminton Charity tournament ( third party) $4,000 dollars12th Annual Golf Classic raised $80,0009th Annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast raised $50,000 dollars9th Annual Carroll County Golf Classic raised $35,000Morton’s Women of Spirit raised $5,000Catonsville Badminton Charity tournament ( third party) $3,500 dollarsIncreditek 3rd Party event raised $2,500Coordinate volunteers for the Financial Development departmentDeveloped new sponsorship packets and brochures for corporate giving.Incorporated volunteer managemnet skills to recruit event managers. Designed a young professionals committee, Business After Business to cultivate professionals ages 23-40. Design fundraising promtions with corporations such as Dunkin Doughnuts, Jameson, Heineken, Sam’s Club, and Home Depot. Show less



SelfPride,INC

• United States
• Mental Health Care

• Development Officer

  • Apr 2006 - Feb 2007

  Planned the Blooming in SelfPride annual campaign that raised $200,000 in general operating dollars Crabfeast raised $10,000 dollars Holiday Launch $ 25,000 dollars Spring Gala has $10,000 dollars committed Developed new organizational colors and logo to achieve a corporate look. Incorporated new branding and annual campaign theme in the design of the organizational website. Created collateral materials tat increeased the organization’s marketinf ability. Composed and compiled substanive text for organizational brochure and program fact sheets. Formed a 15 year retrospective document for the Blooming in SelfPride annual campaign. Prospected for corporate and private foundation support using several web-based sites. Built partnerships with graphic designers, print houses, and website desingers. Composed several grants Conducted Board Member retreat to rewrite the mission, vision, and outlined Board responsibilities. Restructured the Board from 14 to 11 active members. Designed a volunteer recruitment strategy that resulted in 30 volunteers Show less



Easter Seals Crossroads Rehabilitation Center

• Development Intern

  • Jan 2005 - Sep 2005

  Received a $300,000 capacity grant from the Ford Foundation to pilot the supportive employment model for individuals with disabilities. Composed a Comcast assisted technology grant Chaired the 10th annual Golfing FORE! Event that raised $30,000. Researched assisted technology and employment models for people with developmental disabilities that want to work in Corporate America. Coordinated grant schedule for the 2005 fiscal year Received a $300,000 capacity grant from the Ford Foundation to pilot the supportive employment model for individuals with disabilities. Composed a Comcast assisted technology grant Chaired the 10th annual Golfing FORE! Event that raised $30,000. Researched assisted technology and employment models for people with developmental disabilities that want to work in Corporate America. Coordinated grant schedule for the 2005 fiscal year



Herron School of Art

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grant Writer

  • Aug 2004 - Jan 2005

  Prospected, and researched potential funding streams. Received a Macromedia grant for $25,000. Received a $15,000 fellowship from IUPUI Indianapolis Museum of Art sponsored Art show in 2005 Maintained artist's biographical and journalist information. Edited academic on-line lectures. Prospected, and researched potential funding streams. Received a Macromedia grant for $25,000. Received a $15,000 fellowship from IUPUI Indianapolis Museum of Art sponsored Art show in 2005 Maintained artist's biographical and journalist information. Edited academic on-line lectures.



the Damien Center

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

• Corporate Relations Coordinator

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2004

  Created a partnership with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and St. Vincent's Hospital to provide medical administration and case management to our clients. This partnership yielded a decrease in $100,000 to provide comprehensive medical services to HIV/AIDS patients. Implemented successful business collaborations with Meijer, Kroger's, and Marsh grocery stores that provided toiletries, clothes, and food 4 months a year. These contributions totaled $20,000 for the year. Continued to partner with local bakeries and other nonprofit organizations to respond to the bi weekly food need. Created partnerships with 10 food pantries throughout the Indianapolis area that yielded donations on a monthly basis. Managed In-kind donations received by the organization's food pantry. Designed benefit packages for corporate sponsors Researched and produced qualitative and quantitative data on AIDS/HIV and hunger relief related grants and donation programs. Show less



Dean of Students

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Coordinator

  • Sep 1999 - May 2001

  Developed, reviewed, and allocated the annual student activity budget of $500,000 Assisted student organizations with fundraising initiatives Organized and coordinated committee interviews and meetings with the Dean of students Monitored attendance in order to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration of senators, RFP and student committee members Developed, reviewed, and allocated the annual student activity budget of $500,000 Assisted student organizations with fundraising initiatives Organized and coordinated committee interviews and meetings with the Dean of students Monitored attendance in order to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration of senators, RFP and student committee members