Experience

Seattle Children's Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Development Director

  • Dec 2021 - Present



Development Consultant

• Interim Nonprofit Executive

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  During times of transition, I am available to dedicate my experience in philanthropy, resource development and nonprofit management toward steady growth. Assignments have included: interim staffing, corporate and foundation relations, revenue planning & diversification, annual fund/major gifts, comprehensive and capital campaigns. Clients include nonprofit organizations with budget sizes ranging from $100k to $80 million and missions ranging from aging services and health care to higher ed, social justice and youth mentoring.



SightLife

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Vice President of Philanthropy

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  Founded in 1969, SightLife is the only non-profit global health organization solely focused on eliminating corneal blindness in the U.S. and around the world. Founded in 1969, SightLife is the only non-profit global health organization solely focused on eliminating corneal blindness in the U.S. and around the world.



Hedgebrook

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Director of Development & Outreach

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019



Pride Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Director of Community Engagement

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018



Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

• Interim Chief Development Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Oct 2017



The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Director of Development

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2016



Pride Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Director of Community Giving

  • Jan 2014 - May 2015



Shiftpoint Strategies, Inc.

• Freelance Consultant

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014



Cornish College of the Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Responsible for building positive relationships with the corporate and foundation community and establishing philanthropic partnerships and securing grant awards. Annual goal of $500,000 through sponsorships and grants to support scholarships, academic programs, capital projects and general operations of the College.

• Interim Vice President Institutional Advancement

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Provided overall leadership in planning, directing and managing an integrated, comprehensive advancement program to strengthen the financial resources of the College. Served as the member of the President’s Cabinet responsible for fundraising, alumni relations, and community, business and government relations. Reported directly to the President.- Exceeded fundraising goal of roughly $2 million, leading a team of 6 professionals.



Women's Funding Alliance

• Interim Director of Development

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012



Harrison Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Development Independent Contractor

  • 2010 - 2012

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Rainbow Endowment

• Board Member

  • 1996 - 2012



Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Consultant

  • 2011 - 2011



Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • 2006 - 2011



Equality South Dakota Institute

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2010

  Founding director of emerging statewide non profit (501 c3, 501c4 & PAC) with mission to secure and protect the rights and well being of gay and transgender South Dakotans. Responsibilities included resource and program development, board recruitment, communications and advocacy. Founding director of emerging statewide non profit (501 c3, 501c4 & PAC) with mission to secure and protect the rights and well being of gay and transgender South Dakotans. Responsibilities included resource and program development, board recruitment, communications and advocacy.



Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

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

• Director of Development

  • Aug 2002 - Jul 2006



Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Communications & Legislative Liaison

  • Jun 1986 - Nov 2000

  Oversee external communications and governmental affairs for area agency on aging. Oversee external communications and governmental affairs for area agency on aging.