Experience

Growing Home Inc.

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

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2020 - Present

• Chief Fund Development and Communications Officer

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

  Led the growth of its $1.9 million fundraising efforts in collaboration with our Executive Director, a highly committed Board of Directors, and development team.



JSJ Partnership, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Owner

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  JSJ Partnership's purpose is to help organizations fulfill their missions by partnering in the development of successful fundraising, management and branding strategies. We look forward to serving you and delivering remarkable results. AREAS OF EXPERTISE ● Budgeting and Fiscal Management ● Communications and Branding ● Community Outreach & Engagement ● Constituent Management ● Customer Service ● Database Administration (Raiser's Edge etc.) ● Digital Marketing and Social Media ● Event Planning & Management ● Fund Development (Grant Writing, Annual Fund,etc.) ● Issue Analysis and Resolution ● Non-profit Administration ● Non-profit Board Management ● Policy & Regulatory Compliance ● Project Management ● Public Relations & Media Relations ● Quality Assurance and Compliance ● Resource Development ● Strategic Planning & Execution



Edgewater Behavioral Health Services

• Chief Strategy Officer (formerly Chief Fund Development and Communications Officer)

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2018

  Worked with CEO and President with developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining the organization's strategic initiatives. Developed and managed the overall fundraising program ensuring that it was consistent with the organization’s mission, goals, and values. In addition, the position was responsible for developing, establishing, and maintaining marketing strategies to meet the organization’s objective. Served as a member of the Quality Assurance committee and ensures that corporate compliance activities are integrated into the goals of the organizational performance improvement program. Worked closely with leadership team and compliance team on areas of Medicare Compliance, Medicaid Compliance, Privacy, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse, and Internal/External Auditing and Monitoring.



Howard Area Community Center

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

• Director of Fund Development and Marketing

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Developed and implemented strategies to grow donors and expand support for the organization. Ensured the development and maintenance of appropriate processes to fund development, including but not limited to volunteer and donor management, research and cultivation, gift processing, and recognitions. Maintained accountability and compliance standards for donors and funding sources. Responsible for acquiring the contribution income necessary to support budgetary needs and to oversee all fundraising programs for the organization.



Anixter Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Development Contract Employee

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Managed and trained staff on organization’s fundraising database, Raisers Edge. Identified and solicited appropriate corporations and foundations as event sponsors. Assisted in management of two fundraising events: Annual Golf Outing and Annual Individual Ask Event. Managed and trained staff on organization’s fundraising database, Raisers Edge. Identified and solicited appropriate corporations and foundations as event sponsors. Assisted in management of two fundraising events: Annual Golf Outing and Annual Individual Ask Event.



Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

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

• Senior Manager, Annual Fund

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2010

  Responsible for planning and securing unrestricted support from individuals through direct mail, and online and individual giving campaigns to meet the annual campaign revenue goal. Identified, evaluated and cultivated prospective foundation and corporation donors. Responsible for planning and securing unrestricted support from individuals through direct mail, and online and individual giving campaigns to meet the annual campaign revenue goal. Identified, evaluated and cultivated prospective foundation and corporation donors.



Children Affected by AIDS Foundation

• United States

• Development Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2007

  Accountable for managing development and program initiatives in the Midwest, including but not limited to organizing fundraising events, soliciting financial support, and grant administration. Accountable for managing development and program initiatives in the Midwest, including but not limited to organizing fundraising events, soliciting financial support, and grant administration.



Weizmann Institute of Science

• Israel
• Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2005

  Responsibilities included: working closely with the Regional Director of Development and other development staff to plan and execute special fundraising events. Other primary duties included gift processing and record management, and also maintaining the integrity of donor, prospect, and gift information. Responsibilities included: working closely with the Regional Director of Development and other development staff to plan and execute special fundraising events. Other primary duties included gift processing and record management, and also maintaining the integrity of donor, prospect, and gift information.