Experience

Maria College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Vice President

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Institutional Advancement Associate

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Assistant Vice President, Office of Institutional Advancement

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2023

• Director of Philanthropy and Foundation Relations

  • Dec 2018 - Jul 2020



The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region

• Executive Vice President

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

• Vice President of Programs

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2018

  •Provides leadership, expertise and facilitation to assist family foundations in addressing identified funding priorities, building partnerships and enhancing collaboration among non-profits•In collaboration with nine funding partners, developed the Greater Capital Region’s Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program for local non-profit executive directors and board members to attend together•Served as both CFO and CEO during transitional times allowing the board the right amount of time to attract candidates•Identified, cultivated and secured $20 million dollar gift, the largest in the foundations 49 year history Show less

• Interim President & CEO

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Responsible for stewardship of $65 million in charitable assets held in over 400 funds with annual community grant making in excess of $5 million • Leads board and staff to attract new donors and provide exceptional services • Provide direction and oversight to board and staff to complete audited financial statements

• Director of Grant Making

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2013

  • From 2001-2012 – 9,454 grant distributions totaling $32,900,000 • Review letters of intent and grant proposals from non-profit agencies • Communicate with non-profit agencies about foundation’s funding priorities• Identify potential grant making opportunities in the community• Assist non-profit agencies in grant making process• Update and maintain database records for all grant making activities including contacts, site visits, meetings and approved/denied grants• Provide staff support to ten unique grant committees• Support donor advised funds and field of interest funds for individuals and corporations• Manage donor relationships; resolve issues and follow through on donor requests• Develop, ensure the accuracy and excellence of donor communications; ensure the highest standards of confidentiality are maintained at all times Show less