Experience

Craig H. Neilsen Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Officer, Creating Opportunity & Independence

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Craig H. Neilsen Foundation's funding is dedicated to supporting both programs and scientific research to improve the quality of life for those affected by and living with spinal cord injury. www.chnfoundation.org Craig H. Neilsen Foundation's funding is dedicated to supporting both programs and scientific research to improve the quality of life for those affected by and living with spinal cord injury. www.chnfoundation.org



Jane Otto and Associates

• Owner

  • 2007 - Present

  Strategic planning, board development, fundraising, marketing, communications and branding for non-profit organizations Strategic planning, board development, fundraising, marketing, communications and branding for non-profit organizations



Sierra Canyon School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Advancement

  • 2006 - 2014

  As Founding Director of Advancement and a member of the Senior Administration, I managed all aspects of the school's advancement activities including, board development, strategic planning, fundraising, and communications including marketing, advertising, and social media for Development, Admissions, and College Counseling. Sierra Canyon is an Early Kindergarten through 12th grade co-educational, non-sectarian, independent college preparatory school located in the Los Angeles area. I was instrumental in transitioning the school from a proprietary (for profit) endeavor to a non-profit organization. Show less



The Packer Colletiate Institute

• Director of Alumni

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2006

  As Director of Alumni at Packer, I oversaw all aspects of the school's comprehensive alumni program including Annual Giving, a $22 million Capital Campaign, bequests, events, and communications. Packer was founded in 1854 as an independent school dedicated to the education of women. Today, Packer is in a co-educational school serving approximately 800 students. As Director of Alumni at Packer, I oversaw all aspects of the school's comprehensive alumni program including Annual Giving, a $22 million Capital Campaign, bequests, events, and communications. Packer was founded in 1854 as an independent school dedicated to the education of women. Today, Packer is in a co-educational school serving approximately 800 students.



The Rockefeller University

• New York, New York

• Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts

  • 1985 - 1999

  Implementation of leadership gift programs for an annual operating budget of $108 million. Participated in a three-year capital campaign, exceeding $82 million goal by $4 million. Developed strategies for major gift solicitations, staffing for key trustees and leadership volunteers; cultivation and solicitation of donors at the level of $25,000 and above. Coordinated Trustee Annual Fund and all aspects of Trustee-related events including cultivation dinners, private luncheons, and site visits. Ghost writer for three Nobel Laureates/University presidents, Board Chair, and key trustees. Managed 3 volunteer committees, department’s Research Assistants and an Administrative Assistant. Show less