Experience

University of Iowa Center for Advancement

• United States
• Fundraising
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Responsible for fundraising at The University of Iowa, specializing in major gifts for the main campus. Identify, cultivate and solicit major outright and planned giving prospects for various programs, initiatives and capital projects. Travel within assigned territory to meet with graduates, donors and friends of the College. Responsible for fundraising at The University of Iowa, specializing in major gifts for the main campus. Identify, cultivate and solicit major outright and planned giving prospects for various programs, initiatives and capital projects. Travel within assigned territory to meet with graduates, donors and friends of the College.



Coe College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Development Officer

  • Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

  Responsible for fundraising at Coe College, specializing in major gifts and estate planning. Identified, cultivated and solicited major outright and planned giving prospects for various programs, initiatives and capital projects. Traveled within assigned territory to meet with graduates, donors and friends of the College.

• Development Officer

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2021

  Consistently met or exceeded goals set by supervisor. Was promoted to Senior Development Officer in September 2021.



University of Iowa Center for Advancement

• United States
• Fundraising
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Director of Development

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2014

  Responsible for major gift fundraising for the main campus and Hancher Auditorium, specializing in gifts at the $50,000+ level. Identified, cultivated, and solicited major outright and planned giving prospects. Raised more than $13 million in support of various programs and initiatives. Traveled to assigned regional territory to meet with UI graduates and donors. Mentored colleague to assist in further training and professional growth within the organization. Developed and implemented an annual plan consisting of quantifiable objectives, strategies and goals. Show less

• Assistant Director of Development

  • Nov 2009 - Jul 2012

  Consistently met or exceeded goals set by supervisor. Was promoted from Assistant Director of Development to Associate Director of Development in July 2012.



Ruffalo Noel Levitz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nonprofit Services/Planned Giving Supervisor

  • Oct 2007 - Nov 2009

  Interviewed, hired, trained and managed a team of call center representatives who generate funds for various nonprofit organizations. Managed multiple high priority accounts daily. Set expectations for representatives by providing coaching and counseling to improve techniques and tactics. Relocated temporarily to assist other centers within the company. Interviewed, hired, trained and managed a team of call center representatives who generate funds for various nonprofit organizations. Managed multiple high priority accounts daily. Set expectations for representatives by providing coaching and counseling to improve techniques and tactics. Relocated temporarily to assist other centers within the company.



University of Iowa Center for Advancement

• United States
• Fundraising
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student Development Representative

  • Jul 2006 - Sep 2007

  Raised over $70,000 in support of various departments and programs for the University of Iowa. Part of a team that raised $1.5 million annually. Raised over $70,000 in support of various departments and programs for the University of Iowa. Part of a team that raised $1.5 million annually.