Experience

Mesia Group

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Director & Philanthrophic Advisor

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  MESIA GROUP business management, offering ultimate accessibility and transparency through new advanced technology allowing our clients the freedom of developing their craft as we manage and develop their present and future financial security. Specializing in the entertainment and sports industries with touring clients. MESIA GROUP business management, offering ultimate accessibility and transparency through new advanced technology allowing our clients the freedom of developing their craft as we manage and develop their present and future financial security. Specializing in the entertainment and sports industries with touring clients.


T.J. Martell Foundation
• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Special Events Committee (Miami & New York)

  • Oct 2014 - Present


JFCS of the Suncoast

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Of Development & Marketing

  • 2017 - 2019

  JFCS of the Suncoast is an organization that supports any member of the community that needs help. My time at JFCS was an incredible one; each day witnessing great need, and seeing that need met by teams of dedicated professionals in social services and mental health. My role was to manage and develop all fundraised income with a target of $3million annually. Working mostly in major gifts, we worked to create “appeal to support” by showing the work of JFCS through unique opportunities of project visitations, online campaigns, large fundraising events and personally meeting with donors to understand their interest in areas to support. At a time of organizational restructure it was paramount that we created strong relationships to sustain income — in fundraising nothing is guaranteed but true success for the organization lies in relationships. Along with my team, we sustained through changeable times and delivered income that allowed the agency to operate and meet the needs of the community, without hesitation.



COLE MCMANUS

• Philanthropic Advisor / Principal Consultant

  • Mar 2009 - Jan 2018

  Cole McManus Consulting is a US based fundraising firm with clients in the US, Ireland & UK. We specialize in philanthropic giving, major donor cultivaton, family foundation start-ups & management, capital appeal development and strategic planning for non- profit organizations with a specific interest in the Arts, Children's Services and Mental Health & Trauma Recovery. Cole McManus Consulting is a US based fundraising firm with clients in the US, Ireland & UK. We specialize in philanthropic giving, major donor cultivaton, family foundation start-ups & management, capital appeal development and strategic planning for non- profit organizations with a specific interest in the Arts, Children's Services and Mental Health & Trauma Recovery.



MSSC (Marine Society & Sea Cadets)

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

• Director of Development

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  Responsible for the development of annual fundraised income and the capital appeal for the Marine Society & Sea Cadets UK/Royal Navy. The Sea Cadets provided a save haven for young people, many of whom needed guidance and a change of environment to flourish and grow. The organization supported the mental health of 1000s of young people by providing a place where positive attitude was celebrated and courage was built. Based in London the role also included management of over 320 individual “units” nationwide which acted as their own independent charities - my team and I supported their fundraising projects in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Major areas of focus for me personally were the Capital Appeal for the replacement of Training Ship TS Royalist (alongside a high-profile capital appeal committee), HQ Annual Fundraising and Organizational Development.



Mencap

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Regional Fundraising

  • May 2010 - Jan 2012

  Mencap UK is a truly incredible organization that is devoted to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families. As head of fundraising for Northern Ireland and Wales, I managed annual fundraised income and worked with the national team on the Charity Partnership with Co-op in 2011. This partnership was the 2nd largest charity-corporate partnership in the UK bringing over £10 million in community raised income to Mencap. In Northern Ireland I oversaw the archetype for a new Mencap Center which was later built to provide first class support and care to 1000s of children and families. A true model of excellence, this center continues to run today with exceptional service, important research and delivery of support to the community of Northern Ireland.



International North West 200

• Spectator Sports

• Head of Business Development & Operations

  • Jun 2008 - May 2010

  The NW200 is Northern Ireland’s largest sporting event and it contributes over £15 million to the local economy annually. As head of development I was responsible for growing the event’s income, through national and international partnerships. The event had been organically grown by an amazing local team and I was proud to join that team to further enhance the profile and support of the prestigious week long event on the island of Ireland! The NW200 is Northern Ireland’s largest sporting event and it contributes over £15 million to the local economy annually. As head of development I was responsible for growing the event’s income, through national and international partnerships. The event had been organically grown by an amazing local team and I was proud to join that team to further enhance the profile and support of the prestigious week long event on the island of Ireland!



Grand Opera House, Belfast

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Corporate Partnerships

  • Dec 2003 - Jun 2008

  Strategic development of capital & annual fundraising and management of the 2007 Capital Appeal (corporate partnerships) for the “Baby Grand” development totaling £12million. An amazing historic project for Belfast City which I was proud to be part of! Strategic development of capital & annual fundraising and management of the 2007 Capital Appeal (corporate partnerships) for the “Baby Grand” development totaling £12million. An amazing historic project for Belfast City which I was proud to be part of!


Slane Castle - Ireland
• Corporate Account Manager

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2003