Senior Manager of Individual Giving

• Jan 2022 - Present

Director Of Development

• Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

Director of Development and Marketing

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

Fund Development: Developed and implemented a comprehensive fundraising plan and calendar to include: direct mail and direct response activities, cultivation events, major gifts work, grant writing, corporate/foundation solicitations and donor communications. Engaged in research and identification of new prospects; and developed cultivation and stewardship plans for all donor groups. Developed and maintained relationships with key donors, prospects, and constituents working closely with the CEO, board of directors, and other volunteers and organizational leaders. Maintained the donor database and worked collaboratively with finance, operations, and program staff to reconcile budgets and other financial records. Marketing: Supervised the preparation of the annual report and other marketing and promotional materials, and the work of assisting consultants and staff. Managed content for the company website and lead social media strategies. Collaborated with the admissions team to create marketing materials targeted at new student recruitment and strengthening family engagement initiatives. Show less

Director Of Annual Giving and Events

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2016

Lead efforts to build best practices in annual giving to constituent groups and develop the pipeline for major giving. Created strategies to identify, cultivate and secure gifts from key stakeholder groups including alumni, staff, volunteers and targeted external affinity groups. Managed a balanced portfolio of individual prospects and existing donors, area foundations and corporations. Coordinated innovative friend and fundraising events to elevate the impact of the organization while engaging new donors and encouraging increased giving from existing donors. Show less

Donor Relations Manager

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2012

Developed, implemented and evaluated strategies for building relationships with prospective, new and existing donors and key community stakeholders. Responsibilities included the creation of an annual donor stewardship plan to help guide the development team in their work to inspire long-term and increased philanthropic support. Managed relationships with service clubs in a five county service area as well as a small portfolio of individuals.

Development Associate

• Apr 2006 - Dec 2007

Loaned Executive

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

Loaned Executive

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2009