Experience

Children's Museum Tucson

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

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2019 - Present



University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Development University Libraries

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  Lead all development activities of the University Libraries and the University of Arizona Press, working in collaboration with the Dean of the University Libraries and the Associate Vice President for Development at the University of Arizona Foundation. Responsible for major gifts in support of the libraries system, including Main Library, Science-Engineering Library, Fine Arts Library, UA Press, Special Collections and the University of Arizona Health Sciences Library. Engaged in a $20 million fundraising initiative In partnership with the UA Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, establishing a Student Success District. Show less



Children's Museum Tucson

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

• Director of Philanthropy and Learning

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2017

  Senior Leadership: Strategic planning, budget, Board relations and development committee, community engagement, and capacity building. Philanthropy: Individual donor cultivation and stewardship, corporate and foundation giving, capital campaign initiatives, planned giving, annual giving campaigns. Grants: grant prospecting and management, writing and reporting. Education: program development, STEM curriculum, community outreach. Marketing: marketing, social media and public relations. Events: Special events and volunteer coordination. Show less



Humane Society of Southern Arizona

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

• Chief Development Officer

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

  Head of the Development & Marketing Departments of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Responsible for all aspects of legacy and planned giving, major gifts, annual giving, investments and endowments. Provides leadership and direction in the short-and long-range strategic plan for HSSA. Responsible for budgeting and fiscal reporting. Capital Campaign: responsible for large scale capital project encompassing a new HSSA campus. Development: Oversees development programs including individual gifts and membership donations, corporate partnerships, planned giving, Guardian Angel Program. Responsible for database management, donor recognition, donor cultivation, United Way gifting, direct appeals, grant writing and reporting, fundraising events, sponsorships and all other giving aspects. Marketing & Public Relations: Oversees marketing strategy to position the HSSA within the community and within the animal welfare industry. Responsible for oversight of all media opportunities and PR functions of the organization. Editor in Chief of quarterly magazine, Humanely Speaking. Director of all social media, graphics, website, advertising, and marketing campaigns. Outreach: Oversees adult and children’s community outreach and education programs and budget. Show less



Children's Museum Tucson

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

• Director of Development

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

  Responsible for oversight and management of all of the Museum’s contributed revenue. Focus on grants, donations, annual appeals, special events, planned giving, capital and endowment campaigns and donor stewardship. Responsible for oversight and management of all of the Museum’s contributed revenue. Focus on grants, donations, annual appeals, special events, planned giving, capital and endowment campaigns and donor stewardship.



Humane Society of Southern Arizona

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

• Development Supervisor

  • Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

  Organize and supervise all of the revenue generating activities to ensure the smooth running of the Development Department at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. This includes event planning, donor cultivation, capital campaign coordination, board interaction, solicitation of bequests and planned giving management. Oversee timelines for publications, programs and grants. Manage and write grants and grant reporting. Coordinate department timelines on all projects. Oversee hiring, reviews and disciplinary actions of select department employees. Manage and supervise the Development Department staff, including Development Coordinators, Assistants. Supervise online donations. Liaison with the Finance Department on monthly reconciliation. Supervise department programs including recognition, membership, matching gifts, inkind program and employee giving. Show less



Castlehill Country Day School

• Tucson, AZ

• Elementary Teacher

  • 2006 - 2011

  Certified elementary education teacher Certified elementary education teacher



Hilary Van Alsburg Consulting

• Tucson, Arizona

• Nonprofit Consultant

  • 2006 - 2011

  Independent consultant for nonprofit organizations in Southern Arizona. Strong emphasis on grant writing and research, fundraising and events planning. Independent consultant for nonprofit organizations in Southern Arizona. Strong emphasis on grant writing and research, fundraising and events planning.



Territories

• Tucson, AZ

• Business Owner

  • 1996 - 2006

  Owner of Territories, a gallery dedicated to the support of local artists and unique offerings. Owner of Territories, a gallery dedicated to the support of local artists and unique offerings.