Experience

Metropolitan College of New York

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Development Officer (CDO)

  • May 2022 - Present

  Oversight of fundraising, alumni management and communications for an innovative, non-profit college offering a powerful model of workplace-embedded education known as Purpose-Centered Education. Support, promote and enhance MCNY’s academic and social justice mission to prepare predominantly adult students for professional success and empower them to deliver positive change to their communities and workplaces. Oversight of fundraising, alumni management and communications for an innovative, non-profit college offering a powerful model of workplace-embedded education known as Purpose-Centered Education. Support, promote and enhance MCNY’s academic and social justice mission to prepare predominantly adult students for professional success and empower them to deliver positive change to their communities and workplaces.



New Jersey Association of Museums

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jun 2021 - Sep 2022

  As President, actively engaged Board members in the development of a more active vision for the organization through creation of new strategic plan, reimagining of program services, broader marketing, increased membership participation, strong fiscal management, and diversifying Board leadership and program participants. New Jersey Association of Museums is a state-wide service organization that strives to benefit members by facilitating the exchange of information through educational and networking opportunities and advocating on behalf of New Jersey museums.



The Newark Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director for Institutional Giving and Events

  • May 2011 - Apr 2022

  Oversight of corporate, public/private foundation, and state, national and international government fundraising activities as well as in special event revenue (annual gala, women’s convening, racial and gender equity summit). Focus primarily on youth mentoring programs, STEM/STEAM school and public education initiatives, technology projects, facilities and operations, capital projects, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Manage and mentor three fundraising professionals and additional staff. Work with Board of Trustees, Business and Community Council and Benefit Committees to meet institutional goals. Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

• Interim Deputy Director of Development and Membership

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  In absence of a Deputy Director for Advancement, assumed overall responsibility for the management and implementation of fundraising activities for the Development and Membership departments, including institutional giving, individual giving and major gifts, special events, membership, travel and special projects. Managed a team of eight fundraising professionals.

• Director of Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations

  • Jul 2007 - May 2011

  Developed strategic fundraising plans and partnered with Board members and senior staff to secure competitive grant and sponsorship funding from corporate, foundation and government sources. Led corporate fundraising for annual gala event (majority of funds raised) and implemented run-of-show on the day of the event. Managed and mentored two Grant Writers and summer interns. Executed oversight of Business and Community Council (comprised of 20+ corporate and community leaders) fundraising event and audience development activities.

• Senior Grant Writer

  • Feb 2002 - Jun 2007

  Utilizing effective and persuasive writing skills, crafted successful funding proposals, applications, letters and reports for individual, corporate, foundation and government donors to help meet fundraising goals. Conducted prospect research, developed systems between finance and development to ensure accurate projections, budgeting and reporting for Board and funders.



Central Park Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager of Corporate Relations

  • Mar 1999 - Jan 2002

  Developed strategies to corporate grant and sponsorship goals through the management of a membership program, programmatic sponsorships, special events including the Corporate and Law Basketball Tournament, and management of the Corporate Partners Committee, comprised of executive level business leaders. Managed and mentored Associate for Corporate Relations. Developed strategies to corporate grant and sponsorship goals through the management of a membership program, programmatic sponsorships, special events including the Corporate and Law Basketball Tournament, and management of the Corporate Partners Committee, comprised of executive level business leaders. Managed and mentored Associate for Corporate Relations.



Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Associate

  • Jul 1997 - Mar 1999

  Managed adult and junior membership programs (increasing junior program by 65%), direct mail appeals, annual fund, and prospect research. Planned and implemented over 25 cultivation events each year. Managed adult and junior membership programs (increasing junior program by 65%), direct mail appeals, annual fund, and prospect research. Planned and implemented over 25 cultivation events each year.