Development Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Present

Development Director

• Apr 2013 - Oct 2020

Responsible for the development and implementation of the organization’s fundraising activities which include: implementing effective fundraising practices, systems and processes to meet the annual needs of the organization, researching most effective outreach strategies, relationship building, reporting, enhancing donor programs, major gifts solicitations, special events, annual fund, capital campaigns, planned giving, contracting and coordination, and team work. Implement… Show more Responsible for the development and implementation of the organization’s fundraising activities which include: implementing effective fundraising practices, systems and processes to meet the annual needs of the organization, researching most effective outreach strategies, relationship building, reporting, enhancing donor programs, major gifts solicitations, special events, annual fund, capital campaigns, planned giving, contracting and coordination, and team work. Implement, oversee and develop strategies for various giving campaigns. Provide reports to the Development Committee and Board of Directors on fundraising activities. Plan and direct capital campaigns and endowment programs. Guide marketing strategies and practices related to fundraising activities, feasibility studies and media operations.

Capital Campaign Director

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

Directing Ground Purchase Capital Campaign I have successfully completed this $2 million Capital Campaign in 16 months. I am now available for a new challenge. Directing Ground Purchase Capital Campaign I have successfully completed this $2 million Capital Campaign in 16 months. I am now available for a new challenge.

Director of Development

• Mar 1999 - Jun 2011

· Planned and directed Capital Campaign, Annual Campaign and Annual Event, Established Annual Golf Tournament, Scholarship Raffle and several Direct Mail Campaigns to supplement annual fundraising and expand donor base. · Conceptualized new initiatives, designed and implemented systems and techniques to deliver successful results, and perfected the art of building relationships. · Identified and cultivated new prospects, solicited major gifts and stewarded relationships… Show more · Planned and directed Capital Campaign, Annual Campaign and Annual Event, Established Annual Golf Tournament, Scholarship Raffle and several Direct Mail Campaigns to supplement annual fundraising and expand donor base. · Conceptualized new initiatives, designed and implemented systems and techniques to deliver successful results, and perfected the art of building relationships. · Identified and cultivated new prospects, solicited major gifts and stewarded relationships with donors developed over the years, effectively communicating the school's achievements and future needs. · Initiated and directed a Planned Giving Program, which developed a growing list of planned gifts including bequests, charitable gift annuities and life insurance policies. · Led several successful motivational training retreats using accomplished motivational trainers to train Board members and other volunteers to raise capital and operational funds for the school. · Designed compelling fundraising material and solicitation approaches. Stressed the importance of face-to-face solicitation and wherever possible two-on-one face-to-face solicitations as the most effective way to succeed as a solicitor. · Maintained foundation relationships, wrote all grant applications for Capital Campaign, Annual Campaign and program support for the school. · Implemented electronic communication for fundraising and more recently developed the use of social media for fundraising. Show less · Planned and directed Capital Campaign, Annual Campaign and Annual Event, Established Annual Golf Tournament, Scholarship Raffle and several Direct Mail Campaigns to supplement annual fundraising and expand donor base. · Conceptualized new initiatives, designed and implemented systems and techniques to deliver successful results, and perfected the art of building relationships. · Identified and cultivated new prospects, solicited major gifts and stewarded relationships… Show more · Planned and directed Capital Campaign, Annual Campaign and Annual Event, Established Annual Golf Tournament, Scholarship Raffle and several Direct Mail Campaigns to supplement annual fundraising and expand donor base. · Conceptualized new initiatives, designed and implemented systems and techniques to deliver successful results, and perfected the art of building relationships. · Identified and cultivated new prospects, solicited major gifts and stewarded relationships with donors developed over the years, effectively communicating the school's achievements and future needs. · Initiated and directed a Planned Giving Program, which developed a growing list of planned gifts including bequests, charitable gift annuities and life insurance policies. · Led several successful motivational training retreats using accomplished motivational trainers to train Board members and other volunteers to raise capital and operational funds for the school. · Designed compelling fundraising material and solicitation approaches. Stressed the importance of face-to-face solicitation and wherever possible two-on-one face-to-face solicitations as the most effective way to succeed as a solicitor. · Maintained foundation relationships, wrote all grant applications for Capital Campaign, Annual Campaign and program support for the school. · Implemented electronic communication for fundraising and more recently developed the use of social media for fundraising. Show less

Director of Development

• Jan 1991 - Feb 1999

· Worked closely with the Headmaster and Board planning and executing both Capital and Annual Campaigns, wrote grant proposals, cultivated community support, parent support and corporate giving. · Directed fundraising for the annual dinner with a cadre of enthusiastic parent volunteers. · Worked closely with the Headmaster and Board planning and executing both Capital and Annual Campaigns, wrote grant proposals, cultivated community support, parent support and corporate giving. · Directed fundraising for the annual dinner with a cadre of enthusiastic parent volunteers.