Experience

STRATA9

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engagement and Strategic Initiatives Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Manager, Development and CSA Programs

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

  - Contributes to the strategy and execution of client fundraising initiatives, including institutional giving (foundation and corporate), individual giving, government grants, and special events- Manages all grant proposals/reports and donor research, maintaining the donor database, and cultivating relationships with current and prospective individual donors - Plans and executes short and long-term fundraising strategies with the ultimate goal of leading to the growth of events and donor revenue- In partnership with College Promise, manages the work of the College Promise-College Savings Account (CP-CSA) integration network, increasing awareness of children’s savings accounts to scale integration amongst Promise programs through convenings, policy and research tools and reports, and data collection and dissemination Show less



Say Yes to Education, Inc.

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Development

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2020

  - In partnership with the SVP of Strategic Partnerships and the CEO, researched, developed and executed diverse fundraising pitches and strategies for Say Yes’ national initiatives and various community/regional strategies -Provided research, strategic thinking and mapping to drive the community pipeline - Managed special partnerships, overseeing all activities including events, reports, and timelines - Managed and planned fundraising and networking events, including our biennial gala - Managed grant applications and reporting - Managed all constituents, donations and reports through The Raiser’s Edge - Supports senior leadership in board relations, preparations and recruitment - Supported senior leadership in brainstorming and creating the blueprint for special projects and initiatives - Supported and strategized around external messaging including newsletters, promotions, social media, website and other collateral Show less



Fahari Academy Charter School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development & HR Associate

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

  - Conducted research on potential funding sources; collected and disseminated information relative to available grants, including eligibility requirements, restrictions, priorities, and deadlines - Consulted on fundraising strategy and event brainstorming - Updated and maintained fundraising database (Telosa) - Updated and maintained the school’s social media. - Helped develop and maintain partnerships with colleges, teacher programs, and community programs and foundations. - assisted in developing events for staff that boost staff morale throughout the year - maintained partnerships with universities across the New York Region to support Fahari’s recruitment process - Recruited at job fairs, outreaches to potential employees, phone and in-person interviews and demonstration lessons - Assisted in the on-boarding process for new teachers and staff members - Assisted in compiling staff information for the BEDS teacher forms Show less



Nontraditional Employment for Women

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  - guest list management - liaison between event vendors - overall management of Annual Luncheon - assisted Contracts & Grants department by tracking client documentation - ensured that the organization had all documents needed to satisfy grant funders - formulated an ongoing strategy for client outreach and document tracking for grants - guest list management - liaison between event vendors - overall management of Annual Luncheon - assisted Contracts & Grants department by tracking client documentation - ensured that the organization had all documents needed to satisfy grant funders - formulated an ongoing strategy for client outreach and document tracking for grants



The JFM Group LLC

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

  - Provided overall strategic planning, individualized fundraising campaigns, event and production management to not for profit organizations, including The Carter Burden Center for the Aging, The American Scandinavian Foundation and The United Way. - Acted as a liaison between vendors and managed project expenses and revenue - Conducted internet research to development fundraising outreach lists - Managed outreach, guest and contact lists and schedules - Assisted in design and production of event materials such as invitations, printed programs and guest lists - Set up company Facebook and Twitter accounts and managed all activity Show less



Step Up Women's Network

• United States
• Retail

• Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2011

  - Assisted in managing the mentorship program and volunteers - Prepared event materials, sponsorship pitches, and post-event tracking - Database management - Extensive work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook - Assisted in managing the mentorship program and volunteers - Prepared event materials, sponsorship pitches, and post-event tracking - Database management - Extensive work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook



Sentimentalist Magazine

• Advertising Services

• Intern

  • Aug 2007 - May 2009

  - Performed clerical and additional office duties - Reviewed musical albums, bands and live concerts for both print and online - Performed clerical and additional office duties - Reviewed musical albums, bands and live concerts for both print and online



SUNY New Paltz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  - Assisted in facilitation of Women’s Images & Realities, a comprehensive Women’s Studies course - Hosted extra credit discussion groups regarding course materials and current events - Tutored students in course topics and writing - Performed clerical work - Assisted in facilitation of Women’s Images & Realities, a comprehensive Women’s Studies course - Hosted extra credit discussion groups regarding course materials and current events - Tutored students in course topics and writing - Performed clerical work