Experience

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  University of Alaska Anchorage

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director of Alumni and Community Engagement

    • Jul 2023 - Present

  • Senior Development Officer, College of Business & Public Policy

    • Nov 2020 - Jul 2023

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  ALASKA CHILDRENS TRUST

  • Anchorage, Alaska

  • Vice President of Philanthropy and External Affairs

    • Jul 2018 - Nov 2020
    • Anchorage, Alaska

    Leading the growth and development of philanthropic resources for the Alaska Children's Trust, a statewide, independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen Alaska's families through investing in innovative, upstream programs towards the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Our work focuses on investing in innovative programs, advocacy and convening with partners across the state to ensure our greatest resource, our children, will thrive. Responsibilities include developing strategies to grow individual, corporate and foundation giving as well as increase the knowledge, understanding and support of the issues amongst a broad variety of constituents.

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  American School of Dubai

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Director of Advancement

    • Aug 2012 - Jul 2018
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Responsible for the first-ever Advancement efforts at the American School of Dubai. Accomplishing over the last five years successful, effective programs to meet strategic objectives in internal communications, external communications, community relations, development and alumni relations. Implemented a comprehensive, coordinated communications and marketing program, website redesign, rebranding and digital communication program to meet strategic priorities of the school. Implemented the school's first-ever Development program, instituting best practices in fundraising and nonprofit management to include establishing the first-ever 501c3 Friends of the American School of Dubai Foundation, Board of Trustee fundraising policy, annual Gala fundraising events, auctions, major gift program and annual giving program. Fundraising at Dubai's largest nonprofit K-12 independent school. Created, planned and implemented the 2016-2017 50th Anniversary events for the American School of Dubai resulting in the engagement of multiple constituent groups including parents, past parents, alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of ASD. Created, planned and executed an alumni relations program to include the research and development of an alumni data base and robust engagement programs bringing alumni into the life of the school for the first time. Implemented a cohesive, coordinated and strategic community relations program to ensure positive parent relations, volunteer involvement and an engaging presence in the local community as well as international arena.

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  University of Alaska

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving

    • Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

    Focus on theory and fundamentals of non-profit management, fundraising, planned giving, major gifts, administration, grants, and interpersonal communication.; Responsible for developing innovative and successful alumni relations and annual giving strategy for the University of Alaska Anchorage at the leadership level. Working with the UAA Alumni Association (separate 501©3) and office of Annual Giving, develop strategy to engage, cultivate and solicit 40,000+ alumni through publications, solicitations, membership drives, communications, volunteer opportunities, mentorship programs, events and career services. Responsible for the successful integration and new focus and prioritization of this constituency group in order to increase individual giving to UAA.

  • Interim Director of Advancement Services

    • Sep 2007 - Jul 2009

    Responsible for development operations, including: gift processing, acceptance and acknowledgement, fund management and reporting and data management operations and control. Direct supervision and mentorship of five staff members.Oversight of gift acceptance, processing and acknowledgement.Data base management, integration, quality and capacity development.Fund administration including endowment, scholarship and restricted gift and fund reporting under the policies and provisions of the UA Foundation.

  • Director of Annual Giving

    • Apr 2006 - Jun 2009

    20,000 students, 40,000 living alumniwww.uaa.alaska.eduResponsible for implementation and growth of an integrated annual giving program for UAA. Leadership duties include strategic planning and implementation, supervision for eight staff members + 20 student callers, budget authority and development, program growth including oversight, measurement and evaluation of a system to reach multiple constituent groups using multiple strategies for fundraising success. Leadership Giving through personal solicitation of gifts $25,000/under.Student Caller program (20 student callers)Direct mail solicitations Faculty-staff campaignsE solicitation and constituent awareness campaignsEmerging fundraising methods, including web 2.0Responsible for the implementation of all donor acquisition, retention and renewal strategies for annual gifts. Responsible for the mentorship and supervision of two Annual Giving professionals.Successful completion of the "Rasmuson Challenge to Alumni". This was a matching gift grant from the Rasmuson Foundation designed to increase alumni leadership giving at the $1,000 level. The goal: to acquire a minimum one hundred new alumni donors. Responsible for project strategy, implementation and success.Achieved 26% increase in number of alumni donors and tripled unrestricted funds raised through phone program in FY 08 and FY 09. Achieved record levels of alumni donors in FY 07 and FY 08.Donor Stewardship ManagementResponsible for implementation of donor stewardship program for development operations and annual giving in partnership with the University of Alaska state-wide stewardship system. Improved performance, timeliness and depth of stewardship activity to all constituent groups.Created and co-produced Annual Report of Giving 2008.Responsible for stewardship events including: annual Scholarship Event, Recognition level events, Donor Celebration events, leadership giving society events and stewardship activity.

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  Grace Christian School

  • Director of Development

    • Jun 2002 - Apr 2006

  • Elementary Educator

    • Aug 2000 - Jun 2002

    Responsible for the development and implementation of several elementary and secondary programs to enhance image and fulfill the mission of the school. Assumed key role to position the school in readiness for a capital campaign to enhance facility and program. Implemented feasibility study.Responsible for key donor relationships, cultivation, networking and management.

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  Walker Station Elementary, Fort Bend Independent School District

  • Elementary Educator

    • Aug 1998 - Jun 2000

    Responsible for the educational advancement of second and third grade students. Developed creative and integrated curriculum programs for enhanced learning and student success. Demonstrated success at parent and community relations.

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  Assumption Business College

  • Associate Professor of Marketing

    • Jan 1985 - Mar 1986

    Responsible for courses in Consumer Behavior, English and Advertising at English-speaking business college for Thai nationals.

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  Merrill Lynch

  • Financial Consultant

    • Jun 1983 - Jul 1984

    Pierce, Fenner and SmithStockbroker with NYSE series 6 license, highest sales in retirement accounts, responsible for financial consulting, relationship building and administering client accounts.

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  First Interstate Bank of Denver

  • Marketing Specialist

    • Jun 1980 - Sep 1982

    Responsible for intra-bank communications, direct mail advertising, brochure development, special events, relationship development.