Experience

The Friends of Governors Island

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

• Director Of Development

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Hudson Guild

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

• Deputy Executive Director

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2022



Madison Square Boys & Girls Club

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development & Communications

  • Nov 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Develop and implement strategic plan to raise vital funds in a cost effective and efficient manner, while increasing visibility for the brand with a strong focus on donor communications.• Reach personal fundraising goal of $1.5M through corporate grants/giving, special event sponsorships, and marketing/PR events.• Oversee staff of four that includes special events, foundation relations/grant writing, and marketing and communications to assist in reaching organizational fundraising goal of $4.5M via these channels (total organizational budget is $8M).• Serve as relationship manager and serve on committees for Board of Trustees.

• Director, Strategic Marketing & Corporate Relations

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Drive the strategy and execution of a robust marketing, PR, and communications plan that engages current and new supporters, builds awareness, and connects with current and potential audiences. • Create, edit, produce, and distribute all marketing and fund development materials, including newsletters, an annual report, brochures, press releases, media advisories, speeches, and talking points. • Direct strategy for all aspects of Madison’s digital communications and online presence; establish metrics to measure effectiveness of online presence and outreach. • Brief and coach Madison staff and Board members for media interviews, public speaking engagements, and presentations. • Engage corporate partners and celebrity talent through sponsorships and media events. • Maintain responsibilities as Corporate Relations Director; drive additional revenue through Madison’s Capital Campaign.

• Director, Corporate Relations

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2017

  • Develop, manage, and implement aggressive solicitation of corporate support for the organization through sponsorships and corporate foundations to reach goal of $1.5M.• Provide leadership in developing and implementing recognition and a stewardship program, including negotiation, closing and cultivation of sponsorship contracts and partnership initiatives. • Work with executive management team and Board of Trustees to execute all aspects of organization’s development plan.• Manage the corporate volunteer program at all facilities; amass knowledge of the CSR interests of targeted companies; assist with special event planning as it relates to sponsorship, honorees, and public relations efforts.



IMG

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Sales and Sponsorship

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  • Drive revenue to support IMG Fashion’s U.S. event platforms.• Develop innovative approaches to proactively sell fully integrated sponsorships anchored around the U.S. events.• Collaborate with internal teams to creatively extend activations across the fashion industry spectrum. • Provide project management support of key partnerships on a day-to-day basis. • Oversee implementation of all stages of new and existing sponsorship partnerships. • Drive revenue to support IMG Fashion’s U.S. event platforms.• Develop innovative approaches to proactively sell fully integrated sponsorships anchored around the U.S. events.• Collaborate with internal teams to creatively extend activations across the fashion industry spectrum. • Provide project management support of key partnerships on a day-to-day basis. • Oversee implementation of all stages of new and existing sponsorship partnerships.



Wildlife Conservation Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships

  • Jun 2008 - May 2012

  • Responsible for annual goal of $1.6 million in new business sales and renewals. Actively built new relationships with corporations; raised funds through sponsorship sales/cause-marketing agreements; increased brand awareness through media partnerships, promotions, fundraisers and events; project management of new partners; wrote proposals and negotiated benefits and fees. • Coordinated logistics for twice annual 5K event at two WCS facilities and assisted marketing team with development of 3-4 seasonal events throughout the year while catering to sponsor needs and marketing goals and also maintaining the integrity of WCS. Effectively communicated schedule of events both internally and externally year round. • Executed fulfillment of post-sale activities for new sponsorships including sponsor activations, contract negotiations, maintaining communication with clients to keep them current on value-added opportunities including employee engagements, coordinated logistics for activations, both on-site and off with other internal departments; tracked results and created recap reports. • Worked with corporate sponsors and internal departments to conceptualize, create and execute public events throughout the year across all WCS properties, including facilities, AV, graphic design, web and PR/communications. • Oversaw design of collateral materials related to all events including e-newsletters, signage and programs and managed vendors as needed, such as tent rentals and catering while working with legal to ensure agreements were satisfactory and COIs were delivered. • Served as point person for all clients, oversaw the corporate membership program, created and managed annual budgets, managed event day logistics, supervised and mentored support staff.



PIC Media Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • May 2006 - Jan 2008



Public Health Solutions (formerly MHRA)

• Development Associate

  • Jul 2004 - Feb 2006



Adagio Health (formerly Family Health Council)

• Development Specialist

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2004