Experience

Historical Society of Michigan

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

• Development Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Write donor communications including three major donor direct mail appeal letters annually, email appeals, social media fundraising copy, acknowledgments for various campaigns, sponsor appeals for three annual conferences, and sponsor appeals for the annual Michigan History Day competition Write grant proposals for requests ranging from $5K to $100K supporting various Historical Society programs Research and connect with prospects for grant requests or event sponsorships Prepare copy for the 20-page annual report, telling the stories of HSM's various programs and services Enter donations in Neon (donation and membership database), using protocols proper to general donations, third-party gifts incuding gifts from donor-advised funds, and qualified charitable distributions. Run bi-weekly advancement reports detailing donation and pledge progress through the fiscal year Create other donation, donor, and mailing reports through Neon Cultivate relationships with new and existing donors Show less



Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Music Ministry

  • Jun 2016 - Mar 2022

  Wrote bulletin articles covering both theological topics and invitations to events and parish activities Planned community events and fundraising efforts, including participation in an $800,000 capital campaign Created social media posts and emails for parish communications Built relationships with volunteers and parishioners, cultivating their skills and connecting them to areas of ministry that fit their passions Selected music for each liturgical season, planning a full liturgical calendar of weekend, Solemnity, and weekday/school Masses Mentored musicians in their technical performance skills and liturgical education Show less



Central Michigan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writing Center Consultant

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  Worked with diverse undergraduate students to improve writing skills and polish papers in various subject areas including business, biology, sports administration, history, and social work. Reviewed international graduate students' master's thesis proposals to clarify content and grammar asynchronously. Worked with diverse undergraduate students to improve writing skills and polish papers in various subject areas including business, biology, sports administration, history, and social work. Reviewed international graduate students' master's thesis proposals to clarify content and grammar asynchronously.