Experience

Dickinson Consultants

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Grant Writer - CORA- Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  CORA is the only agency in San Mateo County solely dedicated to helping those affected by intimate partner abuse. From counseling, to emergency housing, to legal assistance, their services are designed to provide safety, support, and healing.- Overseeing and managing California state and federal grant applications.- Interact with all levels in the organization to ensure accurate and complete information, including narratives, budget planning, operational agreements, etc. Ensure timely and accurate submission.-Interact and introductions to City and County administrators to ensure grants are submitted with accurate documentation and approvals.



Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Development Director

  • May 2021 - Present

  Young Audiences of Oregon founded in 1958 as a local chapter of the nation’s largest arts-in-education organization. In 1989, the Portland-based organization merged with a smaller chapter in Vancouver to become Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington. The organization has steadily grown in scope and programming, evolving from presenting only classical music performances in their early years to offering a full range of educational arts programming in multiple disciplines and cultures.- Managing more than half a million dollars in grant applications, interim reports and final reports.- Developing grants strategy for FYE 22.- Creating strategy for upcoming Gala and donor cultivation and stewardship.- Utilizing Salesforce database for reporting and tracking of grans, donors, campaigns and appeals.- Development Director recruitment and support.- Development of End of Summer campaign: print and digital content communications planning and execution.- Development of moves management strategy for high-level and mid-level donors.- Onboarding and coaching of new Development Director.-Donor Development and stewardship planning.



Candlelighters For Children With Cancer, Oregon & SW Washington

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2021

  Candlelighters For Children With Cancer is a 44-year-old organization that exists to build a community of healing, hope and light throughout the lifelong journey of childhood cancer. We envision a world where every member of a family affected by childhood cancer is a member of a supportive community that believes life is more than their cancer diagnosis.- Increased fundraising revenue by 32% YOY; Budget projection was $545K yet EOY resulted in $720K ; expenses stayed flat- Diversified fundraising portfolio by initiating a new Spring Appeal- Launched a new Spring event that strengthened cash flow in the first half of the year and resulted in 10K in monthly giving and exceeded revenue projections by 40%-Developed pathways for donor pipeline development and increased major giving by 10%-Increased peer-to-peer fundraising by developing templates and how-to guides-Operationalized a board recruitment process that resulted in new board members who increased fundraising success by 10% YOY



March of Dimes

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, National Partnerships and Cause Marketing

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2016

  • Devised a plan to raise interest, excitement and funding for a new national cause marketing platform; The strategic corporate giving program boosted organization relevancy in CPG, retail and dining establishments• Selected to identify internal and external champions for the new platform and all national marketing programs/platforms • Presented marketing platforms and programs to internal and external stakeholders securing financial support and exceeding financial goals• Trained and coached organization’s State Directors on strategies and tactics to raise revenue • Increased employee engagement opportunities and motivated corporate teams to raise revenue by partnering on revenue initiatives • Expanded communication with corporate partners to increase interest in revenue-generating initiatives



National Psoriasis Foundation

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Strategic Alliances

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Promoted from corporate relations manager role to cultivate relationships with corporations, physicians, medical education and media partners to increase organization revenue. • Raised more than 4 million dollars in FY 2012; approximately 55% of organization’s operating budget• Exceeded annual revenue goals for five years; annual goals were increased based on organization’s strategic priorities and initiatives• Forecast monthly revenue activities and provided financial reports to leadership and executive finance committee• Built trust-based relationships facilitating introductions to corporate decision-makers• Formulate strategy and tactics to influence internal and external decision-makers

• Corporate Relations Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2010

  • Leveraged existing partners for outreach to other corporate prospects; increasing relevancy in new industries• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and tactics to increase engagement and grow pipeline• Planned corporate donor meetings and activities to engage revenue-generating opportunities• Develop annual strategic plans for revenue generation and forecast financial profit and losses throughout the year• Influence internal stakeholders on program development activities resulting in increased revenue opportunities and activities



Adventist Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing/Sales Account Representative

  • Jun 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Developed a marketing/sales plan and increased Adventist Home health agency volume and census more than 4% during 2006 Q4.• Created a marketing plan for Home Medical Equipment increasing revenue 2% in 2006 Q4.• Collaborated with service line managers and marketing department to increase brand name familiarity of service lines via advertising and media campaigns which led to an increase in patient volume in those departments• Executed strategic plans to raise awareness and revenue for the home health portfolio of business/services



Hoag Health System

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing/Corporate Communications Project Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Feb 2006

  • Raised over $1 million ($250,000 for 4 consecutive years) for Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute• Created and managed in excess of $1 million in budgets for individual projects and events, such as Endovascular Summit, Power of Red event, and physician dinners• Organized more than 24 medical education meetings to market the cardiovascular service line to other healthcare professionals• Developed branded brochures, invitations, ads, and community events; More than 5,000 people attended over three years



Little Company of Mary - Providence Health System

• Marketing Public Relations Specialist

  • Sep 1998 - Apr 2002

  •Increased patient volume in various departments between 25% and 75%•Developed and implemented a marketing plan for the acute rehabilitation department, increasing census by 75%•Transitioned a closed acute-care facility into a rental property for a movie studio, generating more than $1 million annually •Increased patient volume in various departments between 25% and 75%•Developed and implemented a marketing plan for the acute rehabilitation department, increasing census by 75%•Transitioned a closed acute-care facility into a rental property for a movie studio, generating more than $1 million annually