Senior Regional Development Manager

• Oct 2023 - Present

Regional Development Manager

• Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

Directs and leads the Midwest market incoming revenue and fundraising events, key volunteer recruitment and activation, and local corporate sponsorships. Responsible for cultivating and soliciting donors, event participants through special events and peer to peer fundraising. Successfully planned and executed two peer to peer events and one special event in the midwest, exceeding revenue goals by 30%- resulting in the top fundraising Team NPF Walk nationwide, and the top fundraising Team NPF Walk team nationwide. Recruited, activated and developed two volunteer led committees to work to drive revenue in the Midwest region. On average these committees generated 45% of event revenue as a result of activation.Reimagined a brand new special event in the midwest market- Fleur de Cure- which increased spring revenue by 30%.Secured first ever presenting local sponsor for an event in the Midwest from an international pharmaceutical company. Worked in a focus group of staff and volunteers to reinvent a new peer to peer campaign concept that will be used in all markets nationally. Spoke on a Psound Bytes podcast with a local physician about the new campaign to generate awareness. Show less

Manager- Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

• Jul 2019 - Mar 2022

Managed the national Take Steps event for the Chicago and Chicago Suburban communities in the Spring season and leads the Spin4 Crohn’s and Colitis Cures cycling event in the Fall. Identifies, recruits, trains, and partners with leadership volunteers in order to harness their passion and skills to help maximize their engagement in order to advance the mission of the Foundation. Successfully implemented the inaugural Chicagoland Take Steps Fundraising Kickoff raising over $9k. Nominated to serve on the National Take Steps + Virtual Task Force, and created a plan for engagement, as well as informational tools for participants. Successfully met revenue goals for the 2020 event season, and planned a series of local virtual events to promote the National Take Steps + Virtual event. Created and continues to lead the new Peer to Peer Junior Leadership Council, which has 10 members and is continuing to grow. This group focuses on revenue driving events including assisting with kickoff events and reaching out to patients in the community. Show less

Recruitment and Market Manager

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

Utilized outstanding networking, communication, and presentation skills to attract new audiences to the cause and recruited over 900 participants for the AVON 39 event. Created and implemented a new recruitment and informational webinar for potential and current AVON 39 participants. Worked collaboratively with National Manager to create a communication strategy between Market Managers, donors, fundraisers and volunteers. Secured, activated and tracked collaborative efforts with local business partners and beneficiaries. Planned and managed a series of events designed to effectively attract and convert potential participants. Developed new and creative methods for creating success in these events with 40% conversion rate. Successfully recruited alumni and new participants at the AVON 39 Walk events throughout the country. Show less

Philanthropy and Development Specialist

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

Created and executed a social media plan from scratch for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and the YOS blog. Increased overall interactions by 30%. Researched and championed new methods of utilizing the donor database to increase productivity, effectiveness, accuracy of data and incoming funds. Worked collaboratively with CFO to implement an accurate reconciliation process between the philanthropy and finance departments. Lead project to find a new donation platform, implemented the new donor platform, and put into practice a new donation method in the form of texting, which brought in $2,000.00 in the first test run. Recruited and formed a brand new Auxiliary Board to help the agency with awareness and fund raising. Developed special events plan, and responsible for the planning, budgeting, and marketing of the winter gala, as well as various fundraising and community awareness events throughout the year. Show less

Special Needs Adoption Program Coordinator of Northern Kentucky

• Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

Founded the Northern Bluegrass Annual SNAP Adoption Matching Event, a parent/family matching event to find permanent adoptive homes for special needs children. Grew previous attendance by 50% and doubled successful matches. Increased overall SNAP adoptions by 700% through strategic partnership with state government of Kentucky. Recruited adoptive parents and permanently matched them with special needs children, as the number of foster children in Northern Kentucky doubled due to an extreme rise in heroin use. Drove team marketing effort for Annual Band Blast charity fundraising event, achieving record attendance of over 400. Featured as Kentucky Adoptions Expert in Fall 2013 edition of Cincinnati Venue Magazine. Show less

Guardian ad Litem

• Jan 2010 - Sep 2012

Advocated in the best interest of children involved in the Hamilton County Juvenile Dependency and Delinquency Court. Worked with up to 150 children and 45 cases simultaneously, seeing 240 children and managing 100 cases in total. Negotiated emotionally and politically charged meetings between judges, lawyers, school officials, and social workers. Established solid rapport with judges, lawyers, school employees and social workers involved at all levels of each court case Confronted and worked to change established systems and organizations standing in the way of the children’s best interest. Held firm, maintained composure during media scrutinized high profile case and threats of violence. Golden Gavel Award, Hamilton County Public Defender, 2010: An award given to an individual who develops strong relationships with key players, provides meaningful insight, and achieves the best possible outcome for the child. Show less