Experience

The Opportunity Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Director Of Development

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Provide strategic leadership in service of OppNet’s organizational health and ambitious future while driving critical elements of an equally ambitious revenue plan across a growing team in support of continued organizational and budget growth ahead. Develop and manage the systems and processes that support high quality fundraising events, volunteer management, special campaigns, appeals, prospect research, donor communications and stewardship, as well as the back-end data analysis and operational excellence required for the team’s ability to scale revenue by deepening our philanthropic relationships with donors and partners. Liaise and work closely with a variety of internal stakeholders, including OppNet’s Strategic Advancement team, senior leadership, program teams, finance and accounting team, as well as the key external stakeholders including the OppNet Board and Associate Board of Directors.

• Director Of Development

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2021

• Associate Director Of Development

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

• Assistant Director Of Development

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2016



The New School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Stewardship and Donor Communications

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2014

  Oversaw stewardship activities including gift acknowledgements and agreements, reporting, and preparation of written and online communications. Designed and implemented meaningful interactions for donors, including site visits, tours of university facilities, meetings with scholarship recipients and faculty, and receptions. Worked closely with staff from across the university on efforts to streamline processes and appropriately utilize restricted funds.

• Assistant Director of Institutional Giving

  • Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

  Drafted and reviewed letters of inquiry and proposals for two divisions within the university. Identified funding opportunities and developed strategies for corporate and foundation funders. Engaged faculty and staff in strategic planning around proposal development and project execution.

• Manager of Institutional Giving

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

  Provided quality control and editorial assistance for proposals and grant reports to foundations, corporations, and government agencies for team that raises $5 million annually. Managed the university’s internal review process for over 200 outgoing proposals and reports for over 100 active grants. Liaised with Principal Investigators and administrators across multiple departments in proposal/report preparation process and post-award grants management. Oversaw communication with and report submission to program officers to ensure effective stewardship.

• Development Associate

  • Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

  Prepared a wide range of written material for various audiences, including newsletter articles, proposals, speaker invitations, and written programs for events. Organized Board of Governors meetings throughout the academic year. Planned and executed a wide range of events, including meetings, panel discussions, and seated dinners and receptions.



The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University

• Development Specialist

  • May 2006 - Nov 2009



Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Paralegal

  • May 2005 - May 2006