Experience

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Apr 2021 - Present

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2021



Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

• Manager of Development Events and Communications

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

  As the Manager of Development Events and Communications, oversees the development events across the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital System in three different community locations.•- Creates, implements and tracks highly detailed project plans and budgets for each event, including bi-weekly reporting to supervisor.- Responsible for the relationship management of all committees which include executive level hospital staff, Board members, and major donors.- Conducts post-event analysis of day-of process, budgetary goals, and financial success. - Manages communication needs including updates to three Foundation websites, written content for collateral materials and remarks for Senior Vice President, Board Members and other speakers.- Created a process to track donor engagement for fundraising staff at events including criteria for prospect engagement, use of donor profiles, and coordinating next steps for cultivation.- Resolves any issues raised by Board members and management in a timely fashion.- Work cross-functionally with other team members and departments to ensure accurate reporting, brand consistency, and accuracy of all event financials.- Negotiates all contract terms with venues and vendors including printers, rental companies, and food distributors. Show less



Crossroads4Hope, A Network of Cancer Support

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Public Relations/Events

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2015

  As the Public Relations and Events Manager, for the locally licensed affiliate of an international organization, have responsibilities for all external communications and public relations related activities and management of all fundraising activities. - Developed and implemented the affiliate’s communication plan, ensuring stakeholders and constituents were aware of organizational developments. - Managed all marketing materials, including website, social media, press releases, and email blasts. - Protected the integrity of the brand by standardizing all consumer touchpoints. - Managed relationships with all press contacts. - Created annual events and marketing budgets. - Managed all aspects of vendor relations including site visits, contract negotiations, managing speaker requests, design and delivery of materials, and event day performance. - Recruited and managed teams of volunteers to serve as committee members for each event, as well as staffing at the events. - Worked with ED and volunteer committees to create the theme and feel of events and establish the run of show, ensuring that the mission of CSCCNJ is clear and impactful. Show less



American Red Cross

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

• Community Relationship Development Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Jun 2012

  - Developed and implemented the chapter’s annual communication plan. Created press releases, conducted interviews to capture the stories of clients. During disasters, supported the CEO at Press Conferences with the Governor and elected officials; trained for national public affairs during disasters. - Developed and executed a social media strategy to maximize visibility to the community and appeal to youth volunteers. - Managed the direct mail program. Managed the conversion from an outside third party to a national direct mail platform. Established work procedures for database management in Raisers Edge. Crafted donor content, including donor communications letters and acknowledgements. - Conducted monthly open houses for corporate and individual donors and managed donor cultivation activities. - Planned and executed yearly fundraising breakfasts for 100+ individuals and Hometown Heroes Recognition dinner for 130+ individuals. Show less