Experience

Invest in Kids

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

• Director Of Development And Communications

  • Jul 2019 - Present



Niños de Guatemala

• Guatemala
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Fundraising

  • May 2018 - Jul 2019

  Niños de Guatemala (NDG) is dedicated to helping break the cycle of poverty by focusing on Education, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. Together, we provide a quality education to nearly 500 children a year in Sacatepequez, Guatemala. Learn more: https://ninosdeguatemala.org Niños de Guatemala (NDG) is dedicated to helping break the cycle of poverty by focusing on Education, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. Together, we provide a quality education to nearly 500 children a year in Sacatepequez, Guatemala. Learn more: https://ninosdeguatemala.org



Sewall Child Development Center

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Development

  • Apr 2016 - May 2018

  As V.P. of Development, I strategized opportunities for budget growth and oversaw a successful individual giving and grants program. By developing new relationships, I oversaw a 32% increase in gifts from foundations and increased the number of unique individual donors by 25% in 2016. Together with the CEO, we secured over $4.5 million in major gifts. I strategized and developed all development communications, from the yearly Impact Report to ongoing newsletters and donor recognition documents. As V.P. of Development, I strategized opportunities for budget growth and oversaw a successful individual giving and grants program. By developing new relationships, I oversaw a 32% increase in gifts from foundations and increased the number of unique individual donors by 25% in 2016. Together with the CEO, we secured over $4.5 million in major gifts. I strategized and developed all development communications, from the yearly Impact Report to ongoing newsletters and donor recognition documents.



Growing Home, Inc.

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

• Development Director

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2015

  Successfully raised over $1.5 million annually to meet budget requirements. Strong focus on major gifts and growing the individual giving program. Grew budget size across categories year over year. Responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of Growing Home's development plan, including: major gifts, donor development, cultivation and asking. Responsible for leading a team of volunteers, board members, donors, and staff to implement all annual development and communication plans. Trained in the Benevon fundraising model, and responsible for successful implementation and fidelity to the model across the organization. Show less

• Sustainable Funding Team Leader / Case Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

  Promoted to Team Leader of the Sustainable Funding Team in August of 2010, managing a small, diverse team of volunteers, donors, and staff to secure major gifts. Oversaw daily volunteer management of shelter program, family logistics, and provided evidence-based case management support.



AmeriCorps VISTA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer Coordinator - Growing Home, Inc.

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2010

  As an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, I spent one year volunteering to fight poverty and build capacity within a local NGO. At Growing Home, I recruited, managed, and organized over 60 weekly volunteers. Responsible for ongoing event logistics & planning, speaking engagements, and developing volunteer relationships. Also participated in agency-wide fundraising efforts as a member of the sustainable funding team. Worked closely with Board members, community partners, and staff to creatively implement a successful major gifts fundraising model.Secured additional funds by writing winning grant applications. Show less