Experience

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  New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

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

  • Philanthropy Advisor

    • Sep 2023 - Present

  • Donor Services Manager

    • Apr 2016 - Nov 2023

    Maintain strong relationships with donors by developing and supporting stewardship strategies tailored to individual philanthropic goals. Remain knowledgeable of and package information about the Foundation and its initiatives, nonprofits, and grant opportunities relevant to donor interests and grantmaking styles. Provide information to support donor meetings, participate in meetings, and manage a portfolio of donor relationships. Collaborate with colleagues and community partners.

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  Child and Family Services

  • Concord, NH

  • Senior Grant Writer, Program Director

    • Dec 2006 - Apr 2016
    • Concord, NH

    Served as a member of the operations management team for this statewide nonprofit. Researched, orchestrated, wrote and submitted funding requests to federal, state, United Way, and other sources. Previous responsibilities included oversight of the quality improvement process (2009-2013) and launched and directed a program to help families in poverty overcome barriers to employment (2006-2009). Managed business plan, budget, contracts and reporting.

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  Community Provider Network / United Way of Merrimack County

  • Concord, NH

  • Executive Director / Director of Community Building

    • Apr 2003 - Dec 2006
    • Concord, NH

    Provided direction and leadership toward the achievement of the Provider Network’s mission and strategic plan. Included program, fiscal and human resource management for the Network and its projects. Supervised federally funded substance abuse coalition and an after school program. Once an alliance between the Provider Network and United Way was established, supported United Way community building initiatives.

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  Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment

  • Council Coordinator

    • Jul 1999 - Apr 2003

    Managed program and policy initiatives for this collaborative of state, provincial, and federal agencies from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Established and enhanced relationships with members, regional groups, and nongovernmental organizations. Coordinated action plan development, outreach and implementation. Served as Managing Editor for the Council’s quarterly newspaper, the Gulf of Maine Times. Planned quarterly meetings and events.

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  The New England Consortium, University of Massachusetts Lowell

  • Lowell, MA

  • Marketing Outreach Coordinator

    • Oct 1997 - Jul 1999
    • Lowell, MA

    Promoted OSHA required hazardous waste site worker and emergency responder training to employers and workers throughout New England. Collaborated with state committees on occupational safety/health, health, business, government, and environmental organizations. Created promotional materials. Prepared grants.

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  Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger

  • Boston, MA

  • Project Manager

    • Dec 1996 - Jun 1997
    • Boston, MA

    Launched the Fall River Child Nutrition Partnership by uniting community leaders to identify and implement creative solutions to alleviate childhood hunger. Prepared partnerships to be launched in other communities.

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  Minuteman Tobacco Education Program, Boards of Health, Bedford and Lexington, MA

  • Bedford, MA and Lexington, MA

  • Program Director

    • Jun 1995 - Dec 1996
    • Bedford, MA and Lexington, MA

    Monitored, enforced, and amended Board of Health tobacco control regulations. Created and conducted tobacco retailer training program. Created and offered educational forums for schools and individuals.

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  Lowell Tobacco Control Coalition

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA

  • Coalition Coordinator

    • Dec 1993 - Jun 1995
    • University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA

    United individuals and interest groups to serve as a coordinating work group to reduce tobacco use in Lowell. Advocated policy change, created educational forums, and used media to reach populations at risk for tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure.

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  NH Department of Environmental Services

  • Concord, NH

  • Law Clerk

    • Jun 1992 - Dec 1993
    • Concord, NH

    Monitored compliance of public water systems with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Consulted with water systems regarding compliance. Initiated enforcement actions against noncompliant facilities.

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  Elliot Hospital, Legal Counsel and Risk Management

  • Manchester, NH

  • Law Clerk

    • Jan 1993 - May 1993
    • Manchester, NH

    Drafted hospital policy on decisions to forego life-sustaining treatment. Presented draft to hospital advisory board. Performed legal research and writing.

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  Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, Toxic Torts Team

  • Woodbridge, NJ

  • Law Clerk, Paralegal

    • Jan 1989 - Aug 1991
    • Woodbridge, NJ

    Managed cases in which clients asserted occupationally induced injuries. Prepared pleadings and participated in all facets of discovery and case management. Extensive client contact.

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  Monmouth Medical Center

  • Long Branch, NJ

  • Social Worker

    • Oct 1986 - Jan 1989
    • Long Branch, NJ

    Served as patient advocate. Interviewed, counseled and provided crisis intervention to patients and their families. Coordinated discharge planning needs.