Experience

Notre Dame Schools

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

• Director of Advancement

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Assistant Vice President for Advancement

  • Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

• Director of Development

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2022

  As Director of Development, Keven oversees all philanthropic activities at Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School and Notre Dame Elementary School including annual fund strategy and implementation, endowment funding, estate giving, and corporate sponsorship opportunities.In addition to fundraising functions, the Development team actively stewards and cultivates its donors through thoughtful and active steps to engage them into the life and mission of the schools.Recently, Keven designed, prepared, and executed a successful $1 million endowment campaign for Notre Dame Schools, the first endowment-only campaign in the schools' history. Attainment for the 2-year campaign period exceeded the goal by 30%. Show less



Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Advancement

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2016

  Oversees Advancement Office functions and staff of two. The Advancement Office generates needed revenue to provide merit and need-based scholarships for NDCL students.This is achieved through a growing annual fund (NDCL Fund), two annual special events, donations to endowment, and estate commitments. In addition, my role includes strategic organizational thinking and planning, including fundraising strategies, donor cultivation, and constituent development.

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Increased leadership donors to Annual Fund 170% over a three year period 2010-2013.Secured 22 estate commitments in inaugural year of NDCL's Estate Giving program called the "Notre Dame Circle".Steward and develop relationships with NDCL constituents and actively seek leadership giving prospects. Active planning and personal solicitation for Estate gifts, gifts to Endowment, and leadership gifts of $1,000+ for the NDCL Annual Fund and Special Events are the core activities for this role.In each year ended June 30th (2011-2013), record dollars were attained for the NDCL Annual Fund, including new highs in leadership donors and dollars. From 2010 - 2013, the Annual Fund increased 121% in total dollars. Show less

• Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Prepare strategy and execute the "NDCL Fund" annual giving campaign to alumni and parents of NDCL.Director of NDCL Golf Classic fundraiserCoordinates and hosts annual Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and CeremonyAssists classes with reunion planningDirects annual Career Week for high school students by inviting and scheduling over 40 community/business leaders for the week

• Director of Alumni Relations

  • Jul 2005 - Jan 2011

  Coordinates the "NDCL Fund" annual giving campaignDirector of annual golf outingCoordinates annual Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and CeremonyAssists classes with reunion planningDirects annual Career Week for students



Cleveland State University Athletic Dept.

• External Relations Intern

  • Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Assisted in fundraising efforts of the athletic department Helped create the Wrestling Marketing Program Assisted in fundraising efforts of the athletic department Helped create the Wrestling Marketing Program



Jones Day

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Litigation Project Assistant

  • Jul 2002 - Jun 2005

  Assisted legal team on highly-confidential case loads Participated with attorneys in document reviews Assisted legal team on highly-confidential case loads Participated with attorneys in document reviews



University of Dayton Arena

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ticket Office Associate

  • Aug 2001 - May 2002

  Performed outstanding customer service at a 13,500-seat arena Worked various events such as concerts, basketball game, tournaments, and the circus Performed outstanding customer service at a 13,500-seat arena Worked various events such as concerts, basketball game, tournaments, and the circus



Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

• Guest Relations Intern

  • May 2001 - Aug 2001

  Filtered guest feedback to park management and served as one of the park's "faces" to the public. Filtered guest feedback to park management and served as one of the park's "faces" to the public.