Experience

Rainmaker Consulting

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

• Principal

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Principal at RAINMAKER Consulting, a nonprofit consulting practice specializing in strategic fundraising, organizational development, strategic planning, leadership coaching and board development.



VentureWell

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

• Vice President - Development

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2015

  Have chief responsibility for fundraising and marketing, including foundation relations, corporate sponsorships, individual/alumni giving, government relations, grant writing, marketing and communications and strategic oversight.



Harold Grinspoon Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director - GIJP

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2010

  As Director of the Grinspoon Institute for Jewish Philanthropy I managed a team of eight fundraising consultants and six administrative staff. I worked as an advisor to the President/Founder on his various philanthropic initiatives, including the PJ Library, PJ Goes to Camp, matching grants and organizational development. During my tenure I helped launched the Grinspoon Institute Fundraisers Training (GIFT) program and our substantially grow our technology program.



New Art Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2005 - Oct 2007

  As Executive Director at the New Art Center in Newton I supervised a staff of four and was responsible for fundraising, board development, program oversight and strategic initiatives. During my tenure the organization achieved record enrollments and eliminated a significant financial deficit.



VSA arts of Georgia

• Executive Director/Asst. Dir - Development

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2004



IMAGE Film & Video Center

• Development Director

  • Dec 1997 - Aug 2000