Experience

University of Iowa Center for Advancement

• United States
• Fundraising
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Director Of Development, Children’s Hospital

  • Feb 2019 - Present



DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services)

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

• Donor Relations Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2018

  Madison, Wisconsin Achieved annual fundraising goals by managing a portfolio of 150 major and significant donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations; developed innovative personalized stewardship communications and experiences for assigned donors; partnered with the Director of Strategic Partnerships, Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Trustees to identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit prospects; generated donor communications, including annual reports, proposals for support, grant… Show more Achieved annual fundraising goals by managing a portfolio of 150 major and significant donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations; developed innovative personalized stewardship communications and experiences for assigned donors; partnered with the Director of Strategic Partnerships, Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Trustees to identify, cultivate, steward, and solicit prospects; generated donor communications, including annual reports, proposals for support, grant requests and reports, impact statements, and direct mail and online appeals.

• Development Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  Madison, Wisconsin Collaborated with the Director of Development to set and achieve development program goals in alignment with organizational needs and direction; launched and managed major giving program, including stewardship plans, communications, and provided input on major donor strategy to the Director of Development and Executive Director; presided over donor relationship management system, including pledge payment management, and donor recognition and naming efforts; assisted with grant writing and… Show more Collaborated with the Director of Development to set and achieve development program goals in alignment with organizational needs and direction; launched and managed major giving program, including stewardship plans, communications, and provided input on major donor strategy to the Director of Development and Executive Director; presided over donor relationship management system, including pledge payment management, and donor recognition and naming efforts; assisted with grant writing and reporting, ensuring grant monitoring system was in place; ensured development protocols and procedures were up to date and reflected organizational guidelines and regulations.

• Development Associate

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Maintained the donor relationship management system, including data quality and accuracy; managed and tracked all gifts to the organization; prepared and distributed acknowledgments in a timely manner; coordinated communication between the Development and Finance departments to ensure accuracy of gift processing and reconciliation; managed capital campaign pledges, and provided support for stewardship activities, naming and recognition, and prospect research and cultivation under the direction… Show more Maintained the donor relationship management system, including data quality and accuracy; managed and tracked all gifts to the organization; prepared and distributed acknowledgments in a timely manner; coordinated communication between the Development and Finance departments to ensure accuracy of gift processing and reconciliation; managed capital campaign pledges, and provided support for stewardship activities, naming and recognition, and prospect research and cultivation under the direction of the Capital Campaign Coordinator; managed in-kind giving program.



The Horticultural Society of New York

• Program Finance Associate

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  Processed incoming revenue daily, including earned income, grants, and donations; managed Raiser's Edge database, including coordinating membership activities under the direction of the Membership Coordinator; generated contract invoices, distributed checks, and reconciled deposits under the direction of the Accountant; provided administrative support to the entire office, including maintaining office inventory, distributing mail, and directing incoming calls and greeting visitors.



The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

• Library Intern

  • Nov 2010 - May 2011

  Entered the Object Conservation department's periodical collection into the online database; created a methodical approach to organizing and categorizing the department's periodicals, taking into account accessibility and space issues; provided quality work with minimal supervision in a timely and efficient manner, assessing and addressing issues when they arose.