Experience

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Women's Philanthropy

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Women’s Philanthropy engages women in the fulfilling work of making the world a better place. I solicit leadership gifts to the UJA Annual Campaign and direct a team of fundraisers responsible for the $7+ million annual Women's Campaign. I also secure $100,000+ legacy gifts that will ensure our community's future, and devise individualized philanthropic strategies for our donors. Manage all activities (Board development, quarterly meetings, communications, etc.) of the 100+ member Women's Philanthropy Board of Trustees.

• Development Officer, Women's Philanthropy

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

  Major Gifts officer tasked with the growth of the $21 million UJA Annual Campaign. Identified and recruited new donors capable of making gifts of $5,000+ and stewarded a portfolio of leadership donors. Built meaningful relationships through face-to-face cultivation and solicitation meetings, and ensured a robust pipeline of future support for Federation's mission and programming.Created engagement opportunities such as lecture series and social gatherings for our top-level women donors. Coordinated with lay leadership such as Women's Philanthropy Board Members to create impactful volunteer experiences that supported our annual Campaign.



The Home News Tribune (Gannett)

• Staff Writer

  • Sep 1994 - Apr 1998

  Covered breaking news and local politics for 60,000-circulation daily newspaper. Interviewed newsmakers, reported on municipal government and produced daily content. As the beat reporter responsible for the city of New Brunswick (home to Rutgers University and pharmaceutical giants such as Johnson & Johnson), reported on crime, changing demographics and the redevelopment of the city's downtown business district. Covered breaking news and local politics for 60,000-circulation daily newspaper. Interviewed newsmakers, reported on municipal government and produced daily content. As the beat reporter responsible for the city of New Brunswick (home to Rutgers University and pharmaceutical giants such as Johnson & Johnson), reported on crime, changing demographics and the redevelopment of the city's downtown business district.



Asbury Park Press

• Newspaper Publishing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Staff Writer

  • Aug 1993 - Sep 1994



The New York Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Stringer

  • 1992 - 1993