Experience

Friends Academy

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director Of Advancement

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Responsible for the vision, planning, management and execution of Friends Academy’s fundraising and engagement initiatives playing a critical, front-line role in securing strategic and transformational gifts. Responsible for the vision, planning, management and execution of Friends Academy’s fundraising and engagement initiatives playing a critical, front-line role in securing strategic and transformational gifts.



Hofstra University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director for Athletic Development

  • Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  Responsible for overseeing all fundraising activities for Hofstra University’s Department of Athletics including major giving, annual fund, events, advisory board management and supervision of staff.• Develop a strong working relationship with the Vice President/Director of Athletics and each of the coaches for the 17 Division I men’s and women’s sports. This includes creating a strategic plan to cultivate and solicit parents, alumni, friends and other constituencies. This plan will detail annual unrestricted giving as well as major gifts. • Manage all activities of the Pride Club (athletic support organization) including all events (golf outings, athletic hall of fame, receptions etc.) volunteer opportunities (speakers, resume critiquing, interview techniques and other life skills) and recruit new membership/leadership. • Work in collaboration with the members of the University Advancement Office to coordinate annual fund appeals, major gift asks and events. • Primary Athletics Major Gift Officer carrying a portfolio of at least 250 prospects and meet established fundraising and meeting goals. Weekly standing and monthly group meetings will review progress and hold this individual as well as other staff accountable.• Coordinate with the Vice President/ Director of Athletics and the Vice President for Development on the solicitation and stewardship of gifts.• Supervise and provide strategic leadership for the Director of Athletic Development, Assistant Director of Athletic Development for Special Events and the department secretary.



St. John's University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Athletic Development

  • May 2014 - Jun 2016

   Athletic Major Gift Officer responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts and planned gifts from athletic donors raising over $815,000 through personal solicitations. Manage a portfolio of 175 prospects creating and executing an individual solicitation plan for each prospect. Steward existing donors appropriately to encourage long-term relationships. Provide direct oversight to the entire Athletic Development Team including Director of Athletic Alumni Relations, Assistant Director of Development for Special Events, Assistant Director of Athletic Development and 2 Graduate Assistants raising over $3.5 million for Athletics. Oversee the day-to-day operations of Athletic Development, management of the Red White Annual Fund and the Athletic Development Budget Develop, manage and execute the Athletic Development Multi-fiscal Year Plan for 17 Division 1 Sports. Work directly with Director of Athletics and Coaches to identify fundraising priorities and develop a comprehensive fundraising program for each individual program and the Department of Athletics. Plan and implement donor events for stewardship and cultivation hosting 20 annual events yielding $800,000 in annual donations. Coordinate donor away game trips on team charter for engagement and cultivation.

• Associate Director of Athletic Development

  • Sep 2011 - May 2014

• Assistant Director of Athletic Development

  • 2004 - Sep 2011

   Annually assisted in securing $1.1 million dollars and 1,500 donors for the Red White Annual Fund. Identified new prospects and develop strategies for cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts. Responsible for all direct mail and phone solicitations to reach 1,500 annual athletic donors. Worked closely with Athletic Coaches and administration to maximize alumni involvement and support of St. John’s Athletics. Designed and implemented the Priority Point System for ticket allocation and as an athletic fundraising tool. Prepared all weekly and monthly reports, maintained donor information, and activity information.

• Marketing Manager

  • May 2006 - Oct 2006

   Involved in the re-branding of St. John’s Athletics introducing new logo and brand mark. Developed marketing plans for 17 intercollegiate sports including Men’s and Women’s Basketball. Created and executed game day promotions for all 17 Division 1 varsity sports. Worked to secure corporate sponsorships concerning game promotions, giveaways, and marketing collateral. Performed cold call sales for basketball yearbook sponsorship securing $50k in four weeks. Worked to recruit new corporate sponsorships and create relationships that were beneficial to St. John’s Athletics.



Stony Brook University Athletics

• Special Events Manager

  • Dec 2000 - May 2004

   Involved in facilities and operations for all events including athletic contests, concerts, trade shows, and special events. Managed and coordinated a student event staff of 120 workers; including hiring the student workers. Created an Access database of student workers as well as student worker website for upcoming events.  Involved in facilities and operations for all events including athletic contests, concerts, trade shows, and special events. Managed and coordinated a student event staff of 120 workers; including hiring the student workers. Created an Access database of student workers as well as student worker website for upcoming events.