Experience

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  Amherst College

  • Amherst, MA 01002

  • Director of 50th Reunion Programs, Alumni and Parent Programs

    • Feb 2019 - Present
    • Amherst, MA 01002

    I work with Amherst College alumni in advance of the 50th reunion, to build momentum around special events, and to develop a 50th reunion class gift plan. Working closely with class officers, I am responsible for developing mutually beneficial relationships between the College, and our most seni...

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  Eaglebrook School

  • Deerfield, Massachusetts

  • Stewardship and Planned Giving Officer

    • Mar 2017 - Feb 2019
    • Deerfield, Massachusetts

    Collaborates with colleagues across the school to meet donor goals and objectives, and implements appropriate stewardship and recognition. Gathers documentation to fulfill the necessary requirements of various funding bodies, and formally seeks funding on behalf of the school. Creates and maintai...

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  United Way of Pioneer Valley

  • Springfield, Massachusetts

  • Resource Development Manager, United Way of Pioneer Valley

    • Jun 2015 - May 2017
    • Springfield, Massachusetts

    Responsible for all aspects of resource development to include workplace giving, major gifts, corporate relations and events. Charged with building and maintaining constituent relationships; developing and executing growth, retention and acquisition strategies for a portfolio of accounts; recruit...

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  Providence Ministries Service Network

  • Holyoke, Massachusetts

  • Director of Community Development

    • May 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Holyoke, Massachusetts

    Responsible for developing and executing fundraising and communications strategies for Providence Ministries Service Network. Oversaw donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities, donor database management, and gift acknowledgments. Acted as liaison to the community ...

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  Stoneleigh-Burnham School

  • Greenfield, Massachusetts

  • Assistant Director of Development for the Annual Fund

    • May 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Greenfield, Massachusetts

    Develop and implement an effective, comprehensive annual fund program. Reporting to the Director of Development and partnering with the development staff, implementing the annual fund strategies and programs to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual gifts from trustees, alumni, parents, ...

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  Holyoke Catholic High School

  • 134 Springfield St. Chicopee, Massachusetts

  • Director for Advancement

    • Apr 2008 - May 2013
    • 134 Springfield St. Chicopee, Massachusetts

    Responsible for annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, and endowments, Alumni Association engagement activities, Parent Partnership meetings and events, public relations, marketing and social media management. Responsible for creative and written material such as appeal pieces, print advertise...

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  Self-employed

  • Licensed Real Estate Broker

    • Nov 1987 - Nov 2008
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  Association for Community Living

  • 1 Carando Drive, Springfield, Massachusetts MA ...

  • Director of Employee Training and Education

    • Jun 1993 - Oct 1997
    • 1 Carando Drive, Springfield, Massachusetts MA ...

    Charged with development of the training calendar and maintenance of training records for all program employees. Responsible for curriculum development and classroom instruction for the agency orientation, OSHA safety precautions, human rights, client confidentiality, community integration, sensi...