Experience

Camphill Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2018 - Present



Fellowship of Reconciliation

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

  - Responsible for day-to-day operations at headquarters location and in support of remote field staff.- Prepared annual budget and managed day-day income and expenses. Prepared reports as needed.- Managed property and facilities, human resources, IT, and budget/banking.- Oversaw relationships and financial accounts for fiscal sponsorees.- Oversaw all gift processing procedures and acknowledgements.- Navigated relationships with National Council, vendors, tenants, and Village administrators.- Wrote, edited, laid out, and oversaw direct mail appeals, interfaced with printers/mail house.- Designed summer intern program. Recruited, interviewed, and supervised summer interns.



Putnam ARC Residential Services

• Residential Community Director

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

  - Oversaw four group homes serving 42 adult men and women with intellectual disabilities.- Supervised four house managers who oversee more than 50 direct support professionals.- Interacted with families and advocates to ensure highest level of care and independence for residents.- Supported residents and staff in fully embracing the concepts and practice of choice and independencefor the residents. Modeled for staff appropriate language and nonverbal communication with residents.- Reviewed behavioral support plans for residents and trained staff in their implementation, as needed.- Acted as a rotating Administrator on Duty, providing after-hours, on-call coverage during evenings,weekends, and holidays for all 15 agency residential homes.- Agency writer for special projects and mailings to families.- Agency leader in ongoing efforts to involve and support siblings.- Agency-appointed member of working group on Dignity and Respect in support of CQL (Council onQuality and Leadership) accreditation.- Special Trainer, New Hire Orientation: Subject – Sign Language



River House Day Treatment / Western Montana Mental Health Center

• Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  - Includes one-year term of service (08/09 – 07/10) as a full-time volunteer with the Jesuit VolunteerCorps: Northwest.- Interacted daily with 60-80 clients. Prepared monthly progress reports for portfolio of 20-25 clients.- Managed all kitchen functions – including client volunteer recruitment and training, menu planning andshopping with clients; lunch preparation for 60 people daily.- Coached clients in writing, practicing, and verbally presenting personal testimonials in support of mental health services at local and state consumer lobbying events.- Traveled with and supported 12 clients in attending annual NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)advocacy conference in Billings, MT.- Facilitated community-based activities; and skill-building groups and activities: Art Group, Self-EsteemGroup, Creative Writing Group, Newsletter Group; Easter Egg Dyeing, holiday parties, annual talentshow, and special events.- Assisted clients in identifying strengths, needs, and goals for improving functioning levels in physical and mental health, and educational and social arenas. Assisted clients in recognizing and reporting symptoms, as well as teaching and prompting self-monitoring and coping techniques.- Completed 12-week NAMI Family-to-Family Educational program.



The Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation

• Director of Marketing and Development

  • Oct 2007 - Feb 2009

  - Designed capital campaign strategic plan and wrote all associated materials to support efforts in CapeTown, South Africa to establish the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre.- Identified and researched potential supporters and wrote/submitted proposals.- Initiated annual direct mail appeal. Wrote all materials and managed mailing.- Wrote, designed and published quarterly newsletters and annual report.- Planned and coordinated regional friend-and fund-raising events. - Designed capital campaign strategic plan and wrote all associated materials to support efforts in CapeTown, South Africa to establish the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre.- Identified and researched potential supporters and wrote/submitted proposals.- Initiated annual direct mail appeal. Wrote all materials and managed mailing.- Wrote, designed and published quarterly newsletters and annual report.- Planned and coordinated regional friend-and fund-raising events.



Girl Scout Council of Greater New York

• Senior Director of Development and Communications

  • May 2006 - Sep 2007

  - Responsible for all aspects of fundraising for $5M organization, including Major Gifts, Special Events,Foundation Support, Direct Mail, Planned Giving, Online Giving Programs, and Product Sales.- Managed a staff of seven Development and Communications professionals.- Directed all aspects of the Girl Scout Cookie Program for the five boroughs.- Identified prospect and created strategy that led to the Council's highest-ever individual gift of $500,000.- Planned and oversaw the Council's fundraising, external affairs, and communications efforts.- Managed budgets and timelines for publications, grants, reports, product sales, and major gifts.



Community Counselling Service Co., Inc. (CCS Fund Raising)

• Assistant Vice President

  • Mar 1999 - May 2006

  Raised more than $65 million serving as on-site fundraising counsel to nonprofit organizations. Clientsincluded:― Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontiéres (MSF), New York, NY: Raised $8.5 million.― Archdiocese of New York, New York, NY: Raised $35.7 million for two annual appeals. Increasednumber of $1,000-$10,000 gifts by 73%. Increased average gift to $263 from $152. Directed astaff of ten professionals.― Elms College, Chicopee, MA: Raised $6.1 million. Developed relationship that led to client's firstever$1 million gift.― Diocese of Springfield, Springfield, MA: Raised $12.7 million in capital campaign.- Directed and supervised capital and endowment campaigns, annual appeals, and feasibility and planning studies for educational, cultural, civic, international humanitarian, and religious organizations.- Developed and implemented strategies of personal solicitation, telemarketing, direct mail, grantproposals, and special events to secure funding.- Wrote, edited, and assembled proposals and marketing materials. Prepared and presented reports.- Supervised campaign activity and conducted professional training and instructional sessions for morethan 400 leaders and volunteers.- Supported institutional leaders in identifying, recruiting, and orienting board members.Designed and facilitated distance-learning courses for company-wide training program.― Constructing a Case Statement (2 parts) (facilitated)― Writing for Fundraising Professionals (2 parts) (authored and facilitated)― Managing Client Relationships (authored and facilitated)― Understanding Social Styles to Achieve Your Goals (authored and facilitated)― Case Study: Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontiéres (authored and facilitated)― Becoming An Effective Presenter (authored)Received 24 client commendation letters and 2 peer awards for performance and leadership.