Experience

Equality North Carolina

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

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Provides essential operational infrastructure, strategic thinking, business process design functions, checks and balances, day-to-day leadership and management of the organization while serving as the steward of the vision and mission of the organization. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of operational activities through the reduction of company costs, the increasing of profits, and the enhancement of the services of Equality NC. • Assumes responsibility for… Show more Provides essential operational infrastructure, strategic thinking, business process design functions, checks and balances, day-to-day leadership and management of the organization while serving as the steward of the vision and mission of the organization. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of operational activities through the reduction of company costs, the increasing of profits, and the enhancement of the services of Equality NC. • Assumes responsibility for creating the culture of philanthropy and driving the organization to achieve and surpass organizational goals and objectives • Spearheads the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes • Develops and implements plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the organization • Communicates strategies to employees, builds employee alignment with company goals, and oversees human resource development • Drives communication within organization leadership team and board of directors • Acts as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with supporters, donors, and partners

• Director Of Development

  • May 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Developed and implemented campaigns and programs designed to broaden and sustain the base of ENC engagement and philanthropic support • Created Development Strategic Plan to include the formation and execution of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies • Lead client care officer for all individual, corporate, and foundation supporters • Led quarterly mailings, monthly communications, and bimonthly volunteer outreach and other activities across teams • Responsible for… Show more • Developed and implemented campaigns and programs designed to broaden and sustain the base of ENC engagement and philanthropic support • Created Development Strategic Plan to include the formation and execution of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies • Lead client care officer for all individual, corporate, and foundation supporters • Led quarterly mailings, monthly communications, and bimonthly volunteer outreach and other activities across teams • Responsible for all fundraising events including but not limited to membership drives, board member parties, and yearly organizational Gala • Served as staff liaison for the ENC Development & Communications Committee • Other related duties as required or assigned by Executive Director



University of California, Berkeley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Philanthropy

  • May 2015 - May 2017

  • Principal fundraising officer and manager for the UC Berkeley School of Public Health • Responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program that secures significant financial resources from individuals, foundations and corporations to support the global public health agenda of the School of Public Health • Manages all major gifts functions, which include principal ($1M+) gifts, planned giving, donor prospecting and research, and special one-… Show more • Principal fundraising officer and manager for the UC Berkeley School of Public Health • Responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program that secures significant financial resources from individuals, foundations and corporations to support the global public health agenda of the School of Public Health • Manages all major gifts functions, which include principal ($1M+) gifts, planned giving, donor prospecting and research, and special one- or multi-year fundraising campaigns • Works with other senior program staff to establish fundraising goals and is accountable for these goals • Manages and establishes fundraising goals for Associate Directors of Philanthropy and other operating unit fundraising staff • Motivates and coordinates the efforts of a multi-disciplinary staff team and volunteers in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors • Manages a personal portfolio of 40 to 50 prospects and guides and supports the Dean of the School of Public Health in his fundraising work • Focuses on long-range strategic priorities, seeking to raise multi-year commitments when possible and communicates a broad vision to others • Understands and complies with all UCB gift-related policies and procedures and ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals Show less • Principal fundraising officer and manager for the UC Berkeley School of Public Health • Responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program that secures significant financial resources from individuals, foundations and corporations to support the global public health agenda of the School of Public Health • Manages all major gifts functions, which include principal ($1M+) gifts, planned giving, donor prospecting and research, and special one-… Show more • Principal fundraising officer and manager for the UC Berkeley School of Public Health • Responsible for the oversight, planning and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program that secures significant financial resources from individuals, foundations and corporations to support the global public health agenda of the School of Public Health • Manages all major gifts functions, which include principal ($1M+) gifts, planned giving, donor prospecting and research, and special one- or multi-year fundraising campaigns • Works with other senior program staff to establish fundraising goals and is accountable for these goals • Manages and establishes fundraising goals for Associate Directors of Philanthropy and other operating unit fundraising staff • Motivates and coordinates the efforts of a multi-disciplinary staff team and volunteers in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors • Manages a personal portfolio of 40 to 50 prospects and guides and supports the Dean of the School of Public Health in his fundraising work • Focuses on long-range strategic priorities, seeking to raise multi-year commitments when possible and communicates a broad vision to others • Understands and complies with all UCB gift-related policies and procedures and ensures ethical compliance, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals Show less



Silicon Valley Community Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Corporate Responsibility

  • Dec 2013 - May 2015

  • Developed ongoing giving strategies to drive and inspire employee participation and engagement in philanthropy • Managed information flow between clients, stakeholders and third party vendors related to accounts for grant making and cash matching gifts programs, including but not limited to review of invoices and reserves • Director of Hewlett Packard Giving Campaign which raised $4 million for FY15 over six weeks • Managed employee giving programs and all related marketing tools… Show more • Developed ongoing giving strategies to drive and inspire employee participation and engagement in philanthropy • Managed information flow between clients, stakeholders and third party vendors related to accounts for grant making and cash matching gifts programs, including but not limited to review of invoices and reserves • Director of Hewlett Packard Giving Campaign which raised $4 million for FY15 over six weeks • Managed employee giving programs and all related marketing tools and communications • Primary administrator of foundation and philanthropy accounts totaling over $10 million • Led and trained 45 USA Site Leads for various national and global companies; recruited, supported and mentored to allow full roll out of programs across USA sites • Analyzed and forecasted monthly reconciliation of vendor fees associated with global giving strategies • Managed employee giving inbox and update USA country portal content and contacts • Processed grants and purchase orders, budget management • Developed and reported metrics for weekly campaign tracking • Compiled metrics and provided a semi-annual review/executive report of grants and cash matching gifts program • Managed grant program communications to grant recipients and collection of acknowledgment letters Show less • Developed ongoing giving strategies to drive and inspire employee participation and engagement in philanthropy • Managed information flow between clients, stakeholders and third party vendors related to accounts for grant making and cash matching gifts programs, including but not limited to review of invoices and reserves • Director of Hewlett Packard Giving Campaign which raised $4 million for FY15 over six weeks • Managed employee giving programs and all related marketing tools… Show more • Developed ongoing giving strategies to drive and inspire employee participation and engagement in philanthropy • Managed information flow between clients, stakeholders and third party vendors related to accounts for grant making and cash matching gifts programs, including but not limited to review of invoices and reserves • Director of Hewlett Packard Giving Campaign which raised $4 million for FY15 over six weeks • Managed employee giving programs and all related marketing tools and communications • Primary administrator of foundation and philanthropy accounts totaling over $10 million • Led and trained 45 USA Site Leads for various national and global companies; recruited, supported and mentored to allow full roll out of programs across USA sites • Analyzed and forecasted monthly reconciliation of vendor fees associated with global giving strategies • Managed employee giving inbox and update USA country portal content and contacts • Processed grants and purchase orders, budget management • Developed and reported metrics for weekly campaign tracking • Compiled metrics and provided a semi-annual review/executive report of grants and cash matching gifts program • Managed grant program communications to grant recipients and collection of acknowledgment letters Show less



Cisco

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Relations Program Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Developed and implemented a strategic and diverse Employee Community Engagement Plan • Managed employee Civic Council and initiatives, including recruiting and training members to scale reach and impact for employee giving and volunteering • Executed, monitored and assessed current activities and metrics, and created and implemented contingency plans • Established and maintained productive relationships with Cisco executives, key customers and nonprofits to develop employee… Show more • Developed and implemented a strategic and diverse Employee Community Engagement Plan • Managed employee Civic Council and initiatives, including recruiting and training members to scale reach and impact for employee giving and volunteering • Executed, monitored and assessed current activities and metrics, and created and implemented contingency plans • Established and maintained productive relationships with Cisco executives, key customers and nonprofits to develop employee engagement opportunities for groups and individuals including executive board member placement • Developed strategic, tactical and measurable plans to increase employee awareness and participation of employee giving and volunteering • Managed communications with employees, executives and nonprofits related to employee giving and volunteering • Served as employee resource for online giving tool and matching program • Worked with Major Philanthropic Campaign Managers to localize global and national initiatives to increase employee awareness and participation of employee giving and volunteering • Assisted in the execution of a global communications strategy • Managed overall tracking, distribution of funds and ensure alignment to budgets • Identified, documented and shared/created tools, processes and best practices for achieving results Show less • Developed and implemented a strategic and diverse Employee Community Engagement Plan • Managed employee Civic Council and initiatives, including recruiting and training members to scale reach and impact for employee giving and volunteering • Executed, monitored and assessed current activities and metrics, and created and implemented contingency plans • Established and maintained productive relationships with Cisco executives, key customers and nonprofits to develop employee… Show more • Developed and implemented a strategic and diverse Employee Community Engagement Plan • Managed employee Civic Council and initiatives, including recruiting and training members to scale reach and impact for employee giving and volunteering • Executed, monitored and assessed current activities and metrics, and created and implemented contingency plans • Established and maintained productive relationships with Cisco executives, key customers and nonprofits to develop employee engagement opportunities for groups and individuals including executive board member placement • Developed strategic, tactical and measurable plans to increase employee awareness and participation of employee giving and volunteering • Managed communications with employees, executives and nonprofits related to employee giving and volunteering • Served as employee resource for online giving tool and matching program • Worked with Major Philanthropic Campaign Managers to localize global and national initiatives to increase employee awareness and participation of employee giving and volunteering • Assisted in the execution of a global communications strategy • Managed overall tracking, distribution of funds and ensure alignment to budgets • Identified, documented and shared/created tools, processes and best practices for achieving results Show less



Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Coordinator

  • May 2007 - Dec 2010

  • Directed campaign events for 3 PPCNC locations in Chapel Hill, Durham and Fayetteville • Managed 4 annual direct mail campaigns, grant prospecting and proposal writing that generated over $100K • Coordinated all external and internal events geared towards committee recruitment, oversight, corporate sponsorship and donation solicitation that generated over $340,000 • Initiated first advertising and marketing plan by negotiating over $10,000 via in-kind advertising and marketing which… Show more • Directed campaign events for 3 PPCNC locations in Chapel Hill, Durham and Fayetteville • Managed 4 annual direct mail campaigns, grant prospecting and proposal writing that generated over $100K • Coordinated all external and internal events geared towards committee recruitment, oversight, corporate sponsorship and donation solicitation that generated over $340,000 • Initiated first advertising and marketing plan by negotiating over $10,000 via in-kind advertising and marketing which resulted in community partnerships with numerous area publications • Designed and administered all collateral materials: donor correspondence, web-based material, press releases, brochures, newsletters, event guides, marketing ads, etc. • Initiated Corporate Partners Program that hosted monthly fundraising events which grossed over $60,000 during CY2012 • Coordinated Individual and Corporate Volunteer Program of over 300 people • Raised over $100K to fund bilingual outreach programs during year-long fundraising campaign Show less • Directed campaign events for 3 PPCNC locations in Chapel Hill, Durham and Fayetteville • Managed 4 annual direct mail campaigns, grant prospecting and proposal writing that generated over $100K • Coordinated all external and internal events geared towards committee recruitment, oversight, corporate sponsorship and donation solicitation that generated over $340,000 • Initiated first advertising and marketing plan by negotiating over $10,000 via in-kind advertising and marketing which… Show more • Directed campaign events for 3 PPCNC locations in Chapel Hill, Durham and Fayetteville • Managed 4 annual direct mail campaigns, grant prospecting and proposal writing that generated over $100K • Coordinated all external and internal events geared towards committee recruitment, oversight, corporate sponsorship and donation solicitation that generated over $340,000 • Initiated first advertising and marketing plan by negotiating over $10,000 via in-kind advertising and marketing which resulted in community partnerships with numerous area publications • Designed and administered all collateral materials: donor correspondence, web-based material, press releases, brochures, newsletters, event guides, marketing ads, etc. • Initiated Corporate Partners Program that hosted monthly fundraising events which grossed over $60,000 during CY2012 • Coordinated Individual and Corporate Volunteer Program of over 300 people • Raised over $100K to fund bilingual outreach programs during year-long fundraising campaign Show less