Experience

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Database and Information Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Donor Research Specialist, The MetroHealth Foundation

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2021



Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Major Gifts Administrator

  • Oct 2006 - Jul 2017

  Drafted gift acknowledgment letters and other donor correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director and the Bishop of Cleveland. Collaborated with internal and external entities to develop and standardize best business practices for maintaining donor records and recording contributions in Raisers Edge, as well as data extractions and reporting. Worked closely with the Dir. of Development and the Donor Relations and Communications Manager to develop various gift solicitation and recognition communications. Facilitated special events through the coordination of Foundation staff, as well as other internal Diocesan departments, and external vendors. Collaborated with the Director of Development, Communications and Donor Relations Manager, and Graphic Designer for the creation of event marketing materials and recognition pieces. Responsible for various mailings associated with special events, including: sponsorship request letters, “save the date” postcards, invitations, event related e-communications, and gift acknowledgement letters. Responsible for sponsorship request follow-up. Worked closely with corporate sponsors and contacts to obtain appropriate logos and artwork for event marketing materials. Developed and distributed special event reports. Maintained comprehensive lists of event sponsors. Worked closely with the Tabor Fund Grant committee to restructure and streamline existing Tabor Fund application, grant guidelines, and grant reporting process. Served as primary contact for the Tabor Grants Award Program. Assisted applicants throughout the application process. Processed and assessed incoming grant requests and grant reports for the committee. Prepared meeting dockets and supplied copies of grant proposals to committee members. Notified applicants of funding decisions. Submitted check requests for grant awards and prepares award packets. Maintained grant funding database, tracking requests, grant awards, and grant report requirements.



Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gift Processing Coordinator

  • 2004 - 2006

  Processed all forms of donations given to the Cleveland Clinic, including: monetary donations, in-kind gifts, stock and wire transfers. Entered and processed donor pledges. Prepared donor acknowledgment letters. Ran daily gift reports. Maintained a comprehensive donor database, using Ascend’s software program. Maintained an orderly file of all gift batches. Ran numerous reports for interdepartmental use. Worked with administrators and Development Officers to determine proper processing of gifts. Adjusted gifts and pledges as necessary.



Fairview Hospital

• Record Assistant

  • 1999 - 2004



The Children's Museum of Cleveland

• Membership Development Coordinator

  • 2000 - 2002



Cleveland Lumberjacks

• Season Ticket Sales Intern

  • 1998 - 2000