Experience

Horizons National

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

• Associate Vice President, Institutional Giving

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Leading grants-based fundraising for a thriving, proven out of school time organization serving kids k-8 across the country, poised for rapid growth. ● Secure new and renewed corporate and foundation funding – exceeding goals before and throughout financial recession – to support general operations, capital campaign, and growth. ● Stay abreast of shifting philanthropic priorities, research findings, and policy changes to ensure proposals and funder communications are informed and relevant. Advise CEO, Board of Directors, and organization leadership on successful cultivation practices.● Department lead for annual revenue projections process to inform budget and operations planning.● Lead interdepartmental teams with external evaluation partners to develop competitive proposals to advance research agenda related to youth development and out-of-school time best practices.● Manage staff to success through combination of compassion and clarity. Show less

• Senior Director of Institutional Giving

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2022

  Leading grants-based fundraising for a thriving, proven out of school time organization serving kids k-8 across the country. Secured increased and out-of-cycle renewed investments during COVID-19 pandemic by clearly and compellingly describing new, unmet needs and the organization’s response. ● Secure new and renewed corporate and foundation funding – exceeding goals before and throughout financial recession – to support general operations, capital campaign, and growth. ● Stay abreast of shifting philanthropic priorities, research findings, and policy changes to ensure proposals and funder communications are informed and relevant. Advise CEO, Board of Directors, and organization leadership on successful cultivation practices.● Department lead for annual revenue projections process to inform budget and operations planning.● Lead interdepartmental teams with external evaluation partners to develop competitive proposals to advance research agenda related to youth development and out-of-school time best practices. Show less



Friends of the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

• Washington D.C.

• Member, Board Of Directors

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2021



Onward Consulting

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Partner

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Combining more than 15 years of fundraising and nonprofit management experience, I proudly lead Onward's fundraising and development portfolios. I can nimbly identify both the needs and opportunities facing a variety of organizations as they grow and sustain revenue. I have led large special event portfolios, major donor programs, as well as diverse institutional fundraising portfolios with particular expertise in private foundations (securing multi-year, 7-figure investments) as well as federal and local government contracts, including winning the first-ever $12 million federal investment in an after school organization. Show less



Self-Employed

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Resource Development and Strategic Planning Consultant

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  Resource development expert, with particular strengths in foundation relationships, federal and state public funding, and building effective development and communications teams, as well as strategic plan development. Resource development expert, with particular strengths in foundation relationships, federal and state public funding, and building effective development and communications teams, as well as strategic plan development.



Higher Achievement

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

• National Director of Strategy and Development

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Developed organization-wide, multi-year strategic plan to amplify organization impact through partnerships and improved program design. Led national foundation and federal government funding in support of headquarters and affiliate operations, including the successful stewardship and execution of $12 million Investing in Innovation grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the first of its kind in an expanded learning organization. Member of six-person organization leadership team, developing organization priorities and associated metrics for success, as well as ensuring strong human capital management. Show less

• Director of Development

  • Jan 2008 - Sep 2016

  Oversight and implementation of the organization’s development program across four affiliate locations and the national office, raising nearly $11 million annually. Planned, wrote, and secured a $12 million Validation Investing in Innovation grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the first of its kind in an expanded learning organization.



Whitman-Walker

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Major Donors

  • 2006 - 2008

  Oversight of the Clinic’s major donors program, managing relationships with and outreach to nearly 600 individuals who give at least $1,000 per year

• Associate Director of Special Events

  • 2003 - 2006

  General oversight of the organization's robust special events program, including corporate relationship development and management and event management.



Capital Children's Museum

• Washington, District of Columbia, United States

• Assistant to the President

  • Oct 2000 - Feb 2003