Experience

Maine Equal Justice

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Augusta, ME Director of Communications for MEJP, a nonprofit legal aid provider, whose mission is to find solutions to poverty and improve the lives of people with low income in Maine.



Self Employed Fundraising Consultant

• Consultant

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2016

  Portland, Maine Area Consulting Highlights: CitySprouts - Developed and executed fundraising and communication plans for Boston/Cambridge garden-based education program in low-income public schools. Created coordinated Giving Tuesday/end of year appeal, resulting in new and increased donations. Identified business and foundation prospects. Created social media strategy, including software tools and messaging. Interviewed Board members, supporters and parents to build compelling written appeals and video… Show more Consulting Highlights: CitySprouts - Developed and executed fundraising and communication plans for Boston/Cambridge garden-based education program in low-income public schools. Created coordinated Giving Tuesday/end of year appeal, resulting in new and increased donations. Identified business and foundation prospects. Created social media strategy, including software tools and messaging. Interviewed Board members, supporters and parents to build compelling written appeals and video stories for the organization. Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) - Created development plan for domestic violence agency. Identified approaches to convert event donors to annual supporters and to increase annual event sponsorships. Advised organization on overall fundraising approach, including cross-channel messaging. Show less



Tedford Housing

• Director of Development

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2015

  Brunswick, Maine Planned and executed all fundraising and PR for homeless shelter and low-income housing organization. ● Increased funds raised from individual donors by 15% during first year. ● Secured grant funds for general operations programs, client resources, and capital purchases. Increased both number of grant sources and overall grant funds. ● Designed and implemented new systems and processes, resulting in: 4 of 4 star rating from Charity Navigator for commitment to accountability and… Show more Planned and executed all fundraising and PR for homeless shelter and low-income housing organization. ● Increased funds raised from individual donors by 15% during first year. ● Secured grant funds for general operations programs, client resources, and capital purchases. Increased both number of grant sources and overall grant funds. ● Designed and implemented new systems and processes, resulting in: 4 of 4 star rating from Charity Navigator for commitment to accountability and transparency, significant reduction in time to process donations and thank donors, and greatly improved supporter and client experiences with Tedford’s website. Show less



Maine Council of Churches

• Development Director

  • 2008 - 2012

  Portland, Maine Implemented fundraising and communications for faith-based advocacy organization with focus on economic justice, human rights and environmental justice. ● Identified and solicited new donors, and maintained relationships with existing supporters. ● Secured grants from existing and new sources, resulting in grant revenue 50% higher than budgeted.



Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director of Development

  • 2005 - 2006

  Morristown, NJ ● Worked with executive staff, board members and volunteers to develop and execute fundraising activities to meet $1 million annual goal. ● Wrote 100+ targeted grant proposals and appeals to foundations, corporations, and individuals. Secured grants ranging from $1,000 - $100,000. ● Researched and identified new donors resulting in first time contributions of $1,000 - $10,000.



Prudential Financial

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director

  • 1997 - 2003



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Manager

  • 1989 - 1997

  New Jersey