Executive Director

• Jan 2015 - Present

•Set a compelling vision for the organization and partners with the Board of Directors and to achieve its priorities•Communicates effectively internally—engaging, supporting, and holding staff accountable at all levels•Ensures sound fiscal operations of the organization and meets financial goals and objectives•Serves as a lead ambassador and primary fundraiser to increase public and private support for the organization•Develops and maintains strong external relations with partner organizations, volunteers, and other supporters in the community

Director of Marketing & Development

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

• Lead the creation of written diversified, comprehensive development and communications/marketing plans with clearly defined goals, objectives, timelines and assignment of responsibilities that result in fundraising success each year.• Create strategies and tactics for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals, corporations, foundations (non-governmental grants), and other organizations/groups, such as civic groups and religious organizations. Strategies and tactics specifically address prospect research, donor acquisition, and donor retention.• Manage the organization’s annual fund, major giving and planned giving programs. (Note: Fundraising initiatives include one-to-one solicitations, direct mail, online fundraising, sponsorships, proposal writing, special events and capital campaigns.)• Conduct prospect/donor research.• Develop and execute a plan to steward donors in ways that keep them engaged over the long-term.• Manage fundraising volunteers, including staff assistance to the Fund Development Committee of the Board of Directors.• Oversee the efficient use of the donor database.Communications and Marketing• Serve as a passionate and informed advocate for the mission, who is one of the key spokespersons for the organization.• Oversee the development of all collateral, media materials and community communications.• Ensure that all communications and marketing materials (written, verbal, web or e-based) have a unified and consistent message and look, and that messages are tailored to various audiences. This includes but is not limited to fundraising materials, acknowledgements to donors, annual reports, newsletters, website and proposals.• Oversee use of technology to enhance outreach efforts using social media.

Community Outreach Representative

• Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

Business Development & Client Interface for the distribution network of the Treasure Box. Supervised monthly distribution of all products and ensured client satisfaction within territories. Trained, managed & mentored accounts utilizing Treasure Box best practices. Instrumental in creating the Treasure Box overall marketing campaign to reach end consumers. Business Development & Client Interface for the distribution network of the Treasure Box. Supervised monthly distribution of all products and ensured client satisfaction within territories. Trained, managed & mentored accounts utilizing Treasure Box best practices. Instrumental in creating the Treasure Box overall marketing campaign to reach end consumers.

Consultant--Instructor/Facilitator

• Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

•Responsible for planning & facilitating a 12 week youth leadership program for students in the City of Long Beach Weed & Seed program •Developed & designed program forms and workshop curriculum •Taught youth key principles related to civic engagement, public speaking, community development, social networking, identifying personal gifts & assets, and professional networking •Responsible for tracking and monitoring participant participation, projects, and reporting program data and outcomes

Program Coordinator

• Jul 2007 - Nov 2008

Program Coordinator

• 2005 - 2007