Director of Development

• Jan 2023 - Present

Development Director

• Dec 2021 - Jan 2023

Director Of Development

• Aug 2019 - Nov 2021

Senior Relationship Manager, Major Gifts and Operations

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

Relationship Manager

• Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

Developed and implemented a robust new affinity group specifically for retirees. Recruited and managed a volunteer advisory committee of lead donors to develop components of the affinity group. Developed and implemented strategies to engage retirees prior to retirement, while developing programming to keep them engaged in the important community work of United Way of Greater Houston. Worked on special projects as a team member in the donor relations department.

Prevention and Education Manager

• Jul 2016 - May 2017

 Manage the Smart Steps™: A Body Safety Program for Children and Stewards of Children® Programs in Hamilton and Boone County schools, organizations and companies.  Recruit, train and manage a large group of Smart Steps™ volunteer instructors.  Facilitate Smart Steps™ and Stewards of Children® trainings  Market the programs to create brand awareness throughout Central Indiana by attending community coalition meetings and developing strong community relationships.  Create and develop a Smart Steps™ curriculum for children with special needs  Expand the Smart Steps™ program scripts to include all elementary and middle school grade levels  Ensure that all grant requirements are met and all program statistics are being tracked successfully  Strategically market the Lifelines® program  Professionally represent the organization throughout Central Indiana  Manage all monthly program reports  Provide program oversight for Prevention & Education Coordinators  Assist with the development of a three-year Strategic Plan for the organization  Identify new opportunities for the organization  Write and publish the “Never Stop Learning” quarterly newsletter  Assist with special events and community outreach Show less

North Central Indiana Outreach Manager

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

 Increased the impact and reach of IYI by cultivating and growing relationships throughout the nine counties (Boone, Hamilton, Clinton, Tipton, Howard, Carroll, Cass, Miami and Wabash) in the North Central Region.  Increased connections to and among organizations and communities in the North Central Region.  Introduced youth workers to IYI services so as to foster capacity and impact of their organizations.  Identified, developed and maintained local community partner relationships so as to provide “Youth Worker Cafes” in each of the nine counties.  Coordinated event logistics and maintain a strategic plan for implementation of at least three “Youth Worker Cafes” per community per fiscal year.  Tracked and maintained “Youth Worker Café” budget collaboratively with Statewide Outreach Manager.  Delivered IYI presentations at Youth Worker Cafes, Regional Spring Trainings and the Because Kids Count Conference.  Promoted and provided demonstrations to organizations and schools so as to secure new user groups in the College & Career Counseling resource areas of the text alert program, Postsecondary Pathway events and Postsecondary Counseling Institute.  Participated in and represented IYI professionally at various county coalitions.  Represented IYI as an investment opportunity to prospective funders.  Tracked regional statistics and activity within a North Central County Plan.  Tracked activities in the CRM data base. Show less

Director of Development

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

I am privileged to assist in fulfilling the Holy Cross mission to make disciples by connecting families to Christ and each other, nurturing faith, and serving in Christian love. Located in the northeast area of Indianapolis, Holy Cross Lutheran School is a ministry of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The school first opened its doors in 1991, and has expanded its preschool and kindergarten programs to include elementary through eighth grade. We currently serve over 350 students and their families. My key responsibilities include: Identify and cultivate prospective sources of funding for the church and school. Develop and implement a strategic development plan including: Capital Campaigns, scholarships, annual fund, planned giving, endowments, grants and proposals. Develop and implement policies and procedures in the areas of stewardship, donor relations, fundraising and gift acceptance. Develop and maintain donor relationships. Develop and maintain a Master Needs Assessment for the church and school. Manage major annual event fundraisers, including Elegant Evening, Golf Outing and Walk-A-Thon. Work in collaboration with Board of Directors of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Foundation to steward the development and operations of the foundation. Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors. Monitor foundation, corporate and government grant opportunities and maintain grant opportunity calendar. Prepare, submit and report on successful grant proposals. Develop deep local community relationships. Show less

Business Development Specialist

• Mar 2008 - Sep 2010

Analyze and develop a strategic plan with measurable outcomes that will advance the cultivation of relationships with prospective foundations for grants, and donors for Annual Fund. Identify and analyze prospective sources of funding including corporate and private foundaitons, state and federal funding sources. Assist with the advancement and implementation of donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and events. Analyze and develop a strategic plan with measurable outcomes that will advance the cultivation of relationships with prospective foundations for grants, and donors for Annual Fund. Identify and analyze prospective sources of funding including corporate and private foundaitons, state and federal funding sources. Assist with the advancement and implementation of donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and events.