Experience

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA

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

• Director of Development

  • Dec 2020 - Present



Pivot & Grow Consulting

• Greater Boston

• CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer)

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  After over 20 years of leadership in the NonProfit and business development sector, I am putting my skills to work for YOU! In my growing consulting practice, I empower Non Profit Directors, their board leadership, and plateaued businesses to advance their goals as they work towards sustainability in an ever-changing landscape. Among the services I provide: NonProfit CEO Board Building & Professional Development (Fundraising) Fundraising Capacity Assessment & Planning Grantwriting Interim Leadership Project Management Social Media Strategy Marketing & Communications Planning & More (My website and facebook page are under development and will go live in the weeks to come! Please stay tuned for links) Show less



Jewish Federation of New Hampshire

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2017 - Mar 2020

• Director of Outreach & Development

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  The JFNH promotes Jewish continuity and life for all Jews in New Hampshire by serving and supporting a vibrant Jewish community and fostering connections to Israel and world Jewry.



Team Jaffrey

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Executive Director

  • May 2014 - Nov 2016

  TEAM Jaffrey is dedicated to enhancing, revitalizing and improving the downtown area of Jaffrey, New Hampshire by supporting existing commercial establishments, encouraging new business opportunitites and promoting tourism. TEAM Jaffrey is dedicated to enhancing, revitalizing and improving the downtown area of Jaffrey, New Hampshire by supporting existing commercial establishments, encouraging new business opportunitites and promoting tourism.



NH Center for Nonprofits

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

• Mentor, Hoffman-Haas Fellowship Program/Monadnock Co-hort

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

  The Hoffman-Haas Fellowship, an initiative of the NH Center for Nonprofits, is designed to engage, prepare and inspire participants to meet the demand for 21st century board leaders. This new Fellowship is a 6-month program that includes sharing ideas and gaining insight from thought-leaders during three seminars, individual mentoring, an exploration of best practices and the opportunity to connect informally with a variety of nonprofits over case study discussions. I have been nominated and selected to be a Mentor for this inaugural Monadnock cohort of the program. During monthly evening sessions the most critical roles of the board will be explored and the Fellows will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with several nationally-respected speakers about those roles. I have been matched with a Fellow to help mentor and provide context from my own experiences and give one-on-one guidance on questions and issues beyond the structured learning environment. Show less



Brattleboro Museum & Art Center

• Brattleboro, VT

• Development Manager

  • Sep 2012 - May 2014

  The first devoted development staffer in BMAC's history, I am responsible for providing strategic and administrative support for selected BMAC development activities, including the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of top current and prospective individual, corporate, foundation, and government funders; and the planning and execution of key development-related events. - Provided crucial strategic and administrative support to the Director, Board, and others in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current and prospective major donors, including BMAC trustees, and ensuring that BMAC meets or exceeds its budget targets for gifts from this group; - Provided guidance, encouragement, and support to BMAC trustees in their development-related efforts on behalf of BMAC; - With the Director, Board, and others, ensured that BMAC's planned giving program, the Sterling Circle, is well known and understood by current and prospective participants; - With the Director, Board, and others, ensured that BMAC sustains a robust business and corporate sponsorship program, that BMAC's obligations to sponsors are fulfilled, and that BMAC meets or exceeds its budget targets for gifts from this group; - In collaboration with the Director, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships with current and prospective grant funders, and ensuring that BMAC meets or exceeds its budget targets for grants; - Attended monthly development committee meetings providing leadership, critical updates, tools, and guidance on development strategies and tactics. Show less



Sharon Arts Center

• Director of Development

  • Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

  • Organized segmented annual fund efforts campaign including: letter, awareness campaign “Art is..”, videos, posters, donor visits, and photo testimonials. • Establishing organization's first successful Corporate Sponsorship initiative • Increasing grant support (state, federal, corporate, private) for mission-driven programs, operational needs, and community partnerships• Working with board development training, major gift cultivation strategies; and overall inspiration and motivation of board as a part of the fundraising team Show less

• Director of Community Outreach & Communications

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Authored and deployed all communications and releases; cultivated relationships with media contacts to promote newsworthy events and programs• Garnered coverage in regional print, radio, and TV media including: WMUR’s NH Chronicle, the Boston Globe, and NHPR• Facilitated focus-groups (200+ individuals/9 demographics) to shape marketing plan• Developed social media presence increased Facebook from 100 to 1,000 “likes” in one year; defined tone of social media community to inspire around brand.• Prioritized organizational news and communications needs via google docs to strengthen content and improve efficiency with interdepartmental communications. • Established and strengthened community partnerships with cultural and civic groups.• Photographed all events; leveraging visuals for web, social media, and print. Show less

• Director of Education

  • Apr 2006 - Aug 2010

  • Worked with management team to re-launch volunteer program engaging 125 community volunteers ages 15-95 in 2,000+ hours of service. • Managed School of Art & Craft serving 1200 students ages 7-97 annually; Lead faculty of 75 artists offering 500+ distinct classes and workshops quarterly.• Authored grants to garner private, corporate, and government support for programs. • Increased community participation 35%; expanding role of education into the gallery.• Created and managed Gallery Education Programs successfully engaging area schools through field trips, multi-visit programs, and curricular links. Show less

• Craft Gallery Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Mar 2006

  - Represented over 150 juried, consigning crafters in the presentation, sale, and public education of their work- organizing an inventory of over 200,000 items- Strengthened and diversified mission-based sales while lowering inventory cost- Partnered with artisans to provide educational training to full and part-time sales staff.



The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

• United States
• Museums
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Museum Educator for School, Teacher & Family Programs

  • Aug 1999 - Aug 2004

  - Administered and facilitated nationally-recognized, grant-funded Visual Literacy program serving over 15,000 children (5th-12th grade) in 50 schools annually. - Trained and motivated volunteers to facilitate youth docents and facilitate school field trips. - Represented museum at national conference to present best-practices in the field of museum education and community programs. - Administered and facilitated nationally-recognized, grant-funded Visual Literacy program serving over 15,000 children (5th-12th grade) in 50 schools annually. - Trained and motivated volunteers to facilitate youth docents and facilitate school field trips. - Represented museum at national conference to present best-practices in the field of museum education and community programs.