Experience

The Opportunity Network

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

• Senior Director Of Development

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Provide strategic leadership and execution of annual ambitious, revenue plan, increasing funding by $ 1MM annually through: partnership and support of OppNet’s high-performing Board of Directors; engaging and managing OppNet’s active Associate Board of Directors; partnering with Founder to grow relationships and engagement opportunities with major donors; and successfully leading fundraising and event production for OppNet’s annual Gala, consistently meeting or exceeding revenue goal of $3.5 MM.Additionally, oversee and manage the systems and process that support and sustain OppNet’s revenue efforts, including: Development operations; data analysis and reporting; stewardship and donor communications; and cultivation events. Liaise and work closely with a wide array of additional internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, Finance, and Operations teams, as well as direct interface, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate partners. Highlights include: - Achieve or exceed fundraising goals for annual Gala, raising one third of organization’s annual revenue needs, in addition to planning and executing annual 1,000+ person event- Work with high-performing 27-member Board of Directors to sustain and grow their giving, engagement, and fundraising - Operationalize, scale, and manage data and operations for fundraising team, supporting the growth of the team from 3 to 14 members and an increase in annual revenue by $1 MM each year from 2014 to present - Launched and manage a 24-member Associate Board of Directors, resulting in $250,000 - $500,000 in annual revenue- Partnered with staff across teams to scale and professionalize OppNet’s volunteer engagement program from an informal series of workshops to a year-round calendar of opportunities engaging 600+ volunteers and 20+ corporate partners annually Show less

• 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. Show less

• 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