Experience

Parkland Health Foundation

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Operations & Governance

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  ● Oversees the organizational strategy and direction for the $15M-$20M nonprofit healthcare foundation—implementing engagement strategies with diverse stakeholders, managing a $5 million annual budget, and orchestrating sustainable growth that achieves the organization’s mission and vision.● Manages a team of six and the broader operations across a hybrid remote staff—assessing performance, coordinating workflows and priorities, providing mentorship and coaching, and cultivating an innovative and high-performing team.● Directs the operations for the organization’s Board of Directors including committee support, governance requirements and bylaws management, and communications—serving as assistant secretary to the board. ● Leads board governance and management, collaborating with the Board Chair, Board of Directors, and Board Committees on the organization’s strategic direction, funding priorities, and growth plans. ● Identifies funding opportunities and manages the fundraising strategies that increase the organization’s impact through grants, event sponsorships, individual donors, corporations, and private foundations.● Cultivates a diverse network of community members, public agency partners, clinic and hospital staff, and nonprofit partners—fostering long-term relationships, aligning value propositions, and identifying opportunities for greater impact. Show less

• Director of Development and Foundation Operations

  • Feb 2008 - Apr 2011

  ● Managed the strategic operations and fundraising efforts for the nonprofit health foundation—fostering effective operations that align with organizational strategy, managing a team of 8, and the enforcement of Foundation policies and procedures.● Orchestrated the largest private fundraising effort for a public hospital, generating $150 million for Parkland Health through the “I Stand for Parkland” campaign. ● Implemented process improvements that strengthened performance and optimized donor engagement and cultivation including developing fundraising portfolios for the development officers. ● Directed technology integrations and functionality including the Raiser's Edge database, ensuring seamless integration with Financial Edge for streamlined financial management.● Oversaw fundraising and development strategies to cultivate and retain donors including gift administration, research efforts, promotional campaigns, and event activations. Show less

• Development Officer

  • Apr 2006 - Feb 2008

  ● Directed the identification, cultivation, and direct solicitation of prospects for the nonprofit health foundation—securing gifts ranging from $10,000 to $10,000,000, concurrently managing a major gift portfolio. ● Fostered relationships between potential and existing donors, volunteers, foundation and hospital leadership, and board members—leveraging strong communication and relationship-building skills to ensure a cohesive and engaged philanthropic community. ● Conducted thorough research to understand the preferences and philanthropic interests of assigned prospects, devising tailored fundraising strategies for each, and crafting timely solicitation proposals. Show less



Children's Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Development Manager for Major Gifts & Campaign

  • Jul 2003 - Apr 2006

  Children’s Medical Center Foundation – Dallas, TX● Oversaw a portfolio of donors for the hospital foundation—building strong relationships, aligning their philanthropic interests with giving opportunities, developing fundraising proposals, and ensuring grant financial and reporting requirements were met. ● Achieved a historic milestone by raising over $150 million for the wePromise Campaign, leading donor cultivation and achieving the organization's most substantial campaign to date. ● Directed the wePromise Campaign leadership council, comprised of community leaders—leading council member engagement and aligning priorities with the organization. ● Managed fundraising event logistics and execution, coordinating campaign volunteers and donor groups to maximize their impact on fundraising efforts. Show less

• Major Gifts/Campaign Coordinator

  • Nov 2001 - Jul 2003

  ● Managed a portfolio of donors for the hospital foundation—leading campaign and fundraising projects, organizing meetings, crafting proposals, managing correspondence, and facilitating donor interactions.● Assisted special donor externship program, offering major donors an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the inner workings of Children's, fostering a deeper connection to the hospital's mission.● Acted as the ambassador for the organization at community events, delivering engaging tours and presentations to both existing donors and prospective supporters. Show less

• Development Coordinator

  • Jun 1997 - Nov 2001