Experience

THRIVEfunds

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

• Director of Strategic Philanthropy

  • Jul 2022 - Present



DePauw University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Annual Giving for Communications

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  Responsible for coordinating all aspects of Annual Giving multichannel communications. Actively manage fundraising and engagement campaigns that increase donor participation and annual donations through audience segmentation, compelling messaging, and innovative multichannel outreach. Evaluate campaign performance and donor trends, recommend appeal strategies, and manage solicitation operations to maximize engagement and fundraising results. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of Annual Giving multichannel communications. Actively manage fundraising and engagement campaigns that increase donor participation and annual donations through audience segmentation, compelling messaging, and innovative multichannel outreach. Evaluate campaign performance and donor trends, recommend appeal strategies, and manage solicitation operations to maximize engagement and fundraising results.



Leadership Hendricks County

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

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

  Lead and inspire staff, partners and committees toward the execution of the organization's mission and vision;Assume ultimate oversight and responsibility for the organization's efficient management, staff, programs, fundraising, and infrastructure;Act as the chief spokesperson for the organization and ensuring proper representation to the local community;Develop and implement new systems to recognize and capitalize on business opportunities, new channels for revenue streams, and new ways to leverage existing resources; Develop new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships with influential members of the education, foundation and business communities;Design, develop and implement strategic plans and programs for the organization in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner;Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization, including fundraising, managing staff and committees;Responsible for the delivery of programs to adults and youth of the community;Attract, develop, and retain highly qualified employees and develop a productive, self-motivated, and positive work environment.



Avon Education Foundation

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  Cultivate the organization’s culture through leadership, motivation, and vision. Direct the daily operations of the organization, including managing programs, committees, volunteers, and finances. Assist the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic planning in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. Develop business plans and manage resources in collaboration with the Board. Advance fundraising goals and opportunities. Connect with and appropriately recognize donors and potential donors. Identify needs and opportunities to provide programmatic support to Avon’s schools and students. Direct marketing and public relations activities. Serve as the Foundation’s primary liaison to the Avon School Corporation.



Indianapolis Zoological Society

• Public Campaign Coordinator

  • Nov 2012 - May 2014

  Coordinate fundraising efforts for public phase of the Zoo's capital campaign. Developed all content for campaign website (azyandfriends.com), maintain website, worked with computer programmer to develop Facebook and web-based app for the International Orangutan Center campaign, design printed fundraising materials, plan fundraising events, coordinate public campaign committee activities, develop first Zoo school based awareness and fundraising program, manage campaign budget. Coordinate fundraising efforts for public phase of the Zoo's capital campaign. Developed all content for campaign website (azyandfriends.com), maintain website, worked with computer programmer to develop Facebook and web-based app for the International Orangutan Center campaign, design printed fundraising materials, plan fundraising events, coordinate public campaign committee activities, develop first Zoo school based awareness and fundraising program, manage campaign budget.



Prevent Child Abuse Hendricks County

• Director

  • Mar 2003 - Dec 2008