Josie Di Chiara
Corporate Development & Grants Administration at Alzheimer's Foundation of America- Claim this Profile
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Margueritte Mertz, CSA
Josie Di Chiara is who comes to mind when I think about dynamic leadership! As a corporate sponsor, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Josie over the last year. We worked together to drive Senior Helper's corporate membership to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America during that time. Above all, I am most impressed with Josie's ability to make things happen. And, of course, her incredible ability to connect with families of those who have Alzheimer's disease. Josie would be a true asset for any organization, and without hesitation, I enthusiastically recommend Josie!
Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN
As a neurologist and founder of a non-profit that is an AFA member organization, it has been my pleasure and privilege to work collaboratively with Josie for the last several years. I have found her to be a consummate professional with an incredible passion for her work to make things better for people who are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias and their care partners and families. Having been a participant in several of the national and regional conferences Josie and her team have organized, I also can speak to her talent and facility to produce first-rate events. Clearly, Josie is a national leader in the effort to improve the lives of everyone who has been touched by dementia, and it is an honor to call her both colleague and friend.
Margueritte Mertz, CSA
Josie Di Chiara is who comes to mind when I think about dynamic leadership! As a corporate sponsor, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Josie over the last year. We worked together to drive Senior Helper's corporate membership to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America during that time. Above all, I am most impressed with Josie's ability to make things happen. And, of course, her incredible ability to connect with families of those who have Alzheimer's disease. Josie would be a true asset for any organization, and without hesitation, I enthusiastically recommend Josie!
Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN
As a neurologist and founder of a non-profit that is an AFA member organization, it has been my pleasure and privilege to work collaboratively with Josie for the last several years. I have found her to be a consummate professional with an incredible passion for her work to make things better for people who are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias and their care partners and families. Having been a participant in several of the national and regional conferences Josie and her team have organized, I also can speak to her talent and facility to produce first-rate events. Clearly, Josie is a national leader in the effort to improve the lives of everyone who has been touched by dementia, and it is an honor to call her both colleague and friend.
Margueritte Mertz, CSA
Josie Di Chiara is who comes to mind when I think about dynamic leadership! As a corporate sponsor, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Josie over the last year. We worked together to drive Senior Helper's corporate membership to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America during that time. Above all, I am most impressed with Josie's ability to make things happen. And, of course, her incredible ability to connect with families of those who have Alzheimer's disease. Josie would be a true asset for any organization, and without hesitation, I enthusiastically recommend Josie!
Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN
As a neurologist and founder of a non-profit that is an AFA member organization, it has been my pleasure and privilege to work collaboratively with Josie for the last several years. I have found her to be a consummate professional with an incredible passion for her work to make things better for people who are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias and their care partners and families. Having been a participant in several of the national and regional conferences Josie and her team have organized, I also can speak to her talent and facility to produce first-rate events. Clearly, Josie is a national leader in the effort to improve the lives of everyone who has been touched by dementia, and it is an honor to call her both colleague and friend.
Margueritte Mertz, CSA
Josie Di Chiara is who comes to mind when I think about dynamic leadership! As a corporate sponsor, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Josie over the last year. We worked together to drive Senior Helper's corporate membership to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America during that time. Above all, I am most impressed with Josie's ability to make things happen. And, of course, her incredible ability to connect with families of those who have Alzheimer's disease. Josie would be a true asset for any organization, and without hesitation, I enthusiastically recommend Josie!
Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN
As a neurologist and founder of a non-profit that is an AFA member organization, it has been my pleasure and privilege to work collaboratively with Josie for the last several years. I have found her to be a consummate professional with an incredible passion for her work to make things better for people who are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias and their care partners and families. Having been a participant in several of the national and regional conferences Josie and her team have organized, I also can speak to her talent and facility to produce first-rate events. Clearly, Josie is a national leader in the effort to improve the lives of everyone who has been touched by dementia, and it is an honor to call her both colleague and friend.
Experience
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate Development & Grants Administration
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Aug 2019 - Present
As the primary curator of philanthropic partnerships, establish and maintain relationships and networks in order to fund programs and services, increase exposure and awareness, and advocate for the cause.Collaborate with CEO to quarterback $15,000,000 Capital Campaign for the creation of two Education and Resource Centers. Secure over $5 million annually in grant funding, sponsorships and in-kind support for various programs and initiatives. Oversee all event production. Supervise all collateral creation and distribution, and cultivate and expand volunteer committees. Report consistently to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors on strategic initiatives and sustainability of programs and campaigns. *Secured $1.5 million in grant funding for the Foundation's programs and services during COVID 19 New York six month quarantine. *Over $2.5 million in grant funding secured for the multi-year national AFA Educating America Tour, providing free conferences nationwide. *Executed a five-year $5 million grant for the Foundation’s National Memory Screening Program.*Secured $125,000 in funding for both the first-ever AFA Respite Park in Babylon, New York, and a ground-breaking Respite Park in Tennessee.*Orchestrated a partnership with Higi (health stations in retail pharmacies) – a $1 million in kind donation - to host cognitive screenings on 10,000 kiosks nationwide, providing millions with access to free cognitive testing. *Increased AFA’s Membership network from 700 to 2,000 offices across the country, and expanded the base to include hospitals and educational institutions.*Created and executed, Together for Care, a fundraising concert event at City Winery Nashville with Reba McEntire, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Hunter Hayes Show less
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Vice President - External Relations
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Sep 2007 - Aug 2019
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Director of Marketing
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Aug 2005 - Aug 2007
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BMG - The New Music Company
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Germany
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Musicians
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700 & Above Employee
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National Marketing & Events Director
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Jul 1997 - Jan 2004
*Managed multi-million dollar marketing and promotion budgets for world-renowned artists. *Developed and supervised all sales, brand marketing and promotional activities for product releases. *Created highly effective retail point of purchase, direct mail and national radio campaigns. *Orchestrated over 250 promotional events, presentations and industry conventions from soup to nuts. *Managed multi-million dollar marketing and promotion budgets for world-renowned artists. *Developed and supervised all sales, brand marketing and promotional activities for product releases. *Created highly effective retail point of purchase, direct mail and national radio campaigns. *Orchestrated over 250 promotional events, presentations and industry conventions from soup to nuts.
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Allegro Music
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NorthEast (Company based in Portland, Oregon but my territory was the NorthEast)
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Regional Sales & Marketing Manager
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1995 - 1998
*1999 National Account Manager of the Year *Developed strategic sales, marketing and promotional plans for new releases and catalog. *Executed in-store monthly retail performances & events to generate regional sales. *Researched new target accounts and alliances to expand territorial business. *1999 National Account Manager of the Year *Developed strategic sales, marketing and promotional plans for new releases and catalog. *Executed in-store monthly retail performances & events to generate regional sales. *Researched new target accounts and alliances to expand territorial business.
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PolyGram International
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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National Director of Marketing
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Jun 1992 - Jun 1997
*Established a series of “signature events” during the quarterly National Sales Meetings. *Created and executed all artist development activities and events for four record labels. *Oversaw creation and distribution of all point-of-purchase product and solicitation materials. *Established a series of “signature events” during the quarterly National Sales Meetings. *Created and executed all artist development activities and events for four record labels. *Oversaw creation and distribution of all point-of-purchase product and solicitation materials.
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New Woman magazine .
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Nationwide - based in New York City
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Marketing & Events Manager
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May 1989 - Mar 1992
*Oversaw market analyses reports for Vice President of Sales & staff weekly. *Coordinated special industry sponsored events bi-monthly for 50 – 200 attendees. *Served as the point person for the regional and national sales and marketing force. *Oversaw market analyses reports for Vice President of Sales & staff weekly. *Coordinated special industry sponsored events bi-monthly for 50 – 200 attendees. *Served as the point person for the regional and national sales and marketing force.
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Education
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1981 - 1984
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Business Administration -
Seward Park HIghSchool
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