Experience

Colorado People's Alliance (COPA)

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

• Director of Development

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  For this organization I serve in a dual role administering and managing all virtual/in-person fundraising activities for two 501c3/501c4 entities. I devise and execute strategic plans for non-profit programs and funding. I rapidly assumed additional responsibilities upon executive director departure after two months of employment.♦ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline delivery of fundraising initiatives including; marketing, print collateral, donor thank you notes, and event advertisements.♦ Employ strong industry knowledge to facilitate fundraising training for staff, members, and board members to enhance opportunities.♦ Work closely with senior leadership to create annual organizational budget and ensure alignment with objectives.♦ Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with new/existing funders and constantly ensure portfolio expansion in collaboration with project managers.♦ Meticulously compose grant applications for state, federal and private funding requests. Craft compelling, qualitative, and quantitative cases for securing donor funds and consistently meet stringent deadlines for proposal submission♦ Solely conduct extensive research and gather data to determine donor probability through methodical tiered system. Manage and track database of grants awarded/in progress.♦ Manage and align budgets, accounting, and bookkeeping for restricted/unrestricted grants.♦ Integral contributor and attendee during seminars, conferences, workshops, short courses, and public events to showcase value and achievements and build rapport within the community.



Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Mar 2021 - Jan 2022



Marycrest Assisted Living

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activities Director

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2021



Poudre Pet & Feed Supply

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019



Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Event Planning Director

  • Dec 2016 - Sep 2018



The Transtec Group, Inc.

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016



Zapper™

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2015



Texas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Research Administrator

  • 2012 - 2014