Experience

Population Connection

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

• Development Officer, Major Gifts

  • Mar 2015 - Present



Center for Community Solutions

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2015

  CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS (CCS), San Diego, CA Special Events Manager, November 2013-Present The mission of the Center for Community Solutions is to end relationship & sexual violence by being a catalyst for caring communities & social justice. In turn-prevention, hope & healing for those victims/survivors of sexual assault & rape, domestic violence & elder abuse are what we provide, 24/7. Responsible for a fundraising budget of $500,000 raised through special events and other fundraising initiatives throughout San Diego, North & East Counties Successfully managed a one-time only, empowering multi-media photographic exhibit at The Port Pavilion at Broadway Pier entitled, “Notes to Our Sons & Daughters-My Sister’s Voice,” raising $160K, while at the same time elevating the overall profile of the Agency to strengthen and increase its donor base Work daily on the preparation of two signature fundraising events: Tea & Tonic “high tea” and Chef Showdown live cooking competition, while supporting event Co-chairs and managing committees, each consisting of 25+ volunteers Build event budgets-overseeing both income and expenses Maintain and build upon existing relationships with event sponsors, making both in-person and by phone “asks” on a weekly basis Assist the Associate Executive Director, Development in the implementation of a Major Gifts Committee and other major gift related projects Conduct prospect research to further identify/qualify corporations and individuals to become event sponsors, major gift donors and/or event committee members Show less



The Maurer Foundation

• Hauppauge, NY

• Development Officer

  • Dec 2010 - Jul 2012

  In my position as Development Officer at The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education I manage and implement all fundraising events such as; a bowling event held in March, Pink Diamond Dinner held in June and Golf Classic held in October. I am also creating a Fundraising Committee to support and implement a Special Gifts Campaign for the organization. This campaign will generate further awareness about the organization's mission in turn, generating additional revenue to support our free breast health education programs. Show less



Maurer Foundation Breast Health Education

• Development Officer

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2012



American Diabetes Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

• Manager, Research Foundation

  • May 2006 - Apr 2010

• Special Gifts Officer

  • Sep 2004 - May 2006

  Responsible for launching a pilot program known as a "Special Gift" fundraising initiative for the Greater New York market to generate additional revenue for diabetes research, programs and advocacyPlaced qualifying calls to further identify special gift donors and secure donor visits for Executive Director and Leadership Council membersWorked with local Leadership Council and ADA National Board of Director members to further identify prospects who had the ability to make gifts of $1,000 or more Composed solicitation letters, brochures and promotional flyers to generate diabetes awareness throughout the local NYC market Coordinated and managed a fundraising event called "Keys to a Cure" held at SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center raising $100,000+, exceeding goal by 9% Show less



American Diabetes Association (ADA) Research Foundation

• National Office-Alexandria, VA

• Associate Director, Major Gifts Officer

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

  Fundraise major gifts ($100,000+) for diabetes research by working one-on-one with philanthropists in various states (East coast & Midwest territories) Coordinate and accompany the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ADA, Chair of the Board and other members of the ADA Research Foundation Board on donor visits to solicit in person gifts of $100,000+ and, when appropriate, planned gifts Create & conduct webinar trainings entitled; "Relationship Building through Individual Giving" to executives and field office staff throughout the Association Coordinate personalized donor visits, research lab tours and other nurturing-type cultivation events to strengthen donor relationships Supervisory responsibilities include; assisting in hiring and training the Manager of Individual Giving for the East Coast team as well as continuously training and mentoring Special Gift Officers within various markets Continuously assist the Managing Director of Individual Giving with special assignments/projects Show less



National Office

• Greater New York City Area

• Special Gifts Officer

  • Sep 2004 - May 2006

  Fundraise major gifts ($50,000+) for diabetes research by working one-on-one with philanthropists while also assisting the Director of the Midwest region identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors within eighteen states Successfully exceeded personal financial goal of $250K by 3% Coordinate and accompany the Chair of the Board and other members of the ADA Research Foundation Board on donor visits to solicit in person gifts of $50,000+ and, when appropriate, planned gifts Create & conduct in person educational trainings entitled, "Relationship Building through Individual Giving," for upper level management and field staff that focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding existing donors Develop ongoing cultivation and solicitation materials such as; board member/volunteer letters, proposals, research project profiles, lab tour invites & various "monthly moves" strategic mailing pieces Serve in a consulting role to assist field staff in reaching their individual/major giving financial goals Show less