Director of Marketing, PR and Grants

• Jun 2019 - Present

- Oversee marketing and public relations for low-cost veterinary program in West Covina, CA increasing brand awareness through strategic alliances with politicians, businesses and the nonprofit sector. - Helped secure funding for clinic program through philanthropic venture loan program, grant awards and Capital Campaign.- Manage grants calendar, write proposals and secure over $100,000 awards annually including winning Synchrony Bank's "Pillar Project Award 2021" and $10,000 grant prize.- Created new veterinary vendor voucher relationships with a large national nonprofit animal rescue and a country shelter system resulting in increased client base. These relationships continue the mission to serve under-resourced Los Angeles County families and their pets.- Research and book special guests for educational live social media broadcasts on variety of pet topics.- Liaison with state and local political officials to support the low-cost veterinary hospital program.

Fundraising and Grants Consultant

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

Chief Development Officer

• Apr 2018 - Jul 2018

Tasked to set up new development department with special emphasis on grants and major gifts. - Researched and created 18 month grant schedule. Wrote two proposals securing first grant award with grantor's commitment to ongoing medical program support. - Developed fundraising plan comprised of new direct mail campaign and major donor strategies to increase giving levels. Tasked to set up new development department with special emphasis on grants and major gifts. - Researched and created 18 month grant schedule. Wrote two proposals securing first grant award with grantor's commitment to ongoing medical program support. - Developed fundraising plan comprised of new direct mail campaign and major donor strategies to increase giving levels.

Director of Development

• Nov 2014 - Mar 2017

Cat advocacy and rescue nonprofit serving all cats, social or non-social, and their caregivers with a focus on the South Los Angeles community. Directed annual fundraising strategies including donor solicitation and stewardship, grant proposals, special events, annual appeals, email and social media marketing, public relations, media pitching, annual fundraising budget, sponsorships and donor database management. - Wrote annual proposals receiving grant awards ranging from $2,000-$200,000. - Implemented and managed crowdfunders raising over $50,000 annually. - Managed personal major gifts portfolio securing gifts up to $25,000. - Project managed 15th anniversary gala which raised over $200,000 and annual donor events netting $3,000 - $5,000+. - Garnered multiple national industry media placements about mission and advocacy programs.

Director of Philanthropy, Western Region

• Nov 2010 - Oct 2014

International nonprofit focused on ethical medicine and health promotion. Cultivated, solicited and stewarded a major gifts portfolio of 175+ donors and prospects throughout western U.S. Oversight of local and regional events. - Developed major donor strategy for new U.S. western territory with major focus on California donors. - Cultivated and stewarded strong donor relationships upgrading and closing gifts $5,000-$25,000 from starting major gift level of $1,000+ over four-year period. - Managed special member cultivation and solicitation events and book signings. Supported national conferences of 500 to 2,000 attendees. -Utilized Blackbaud Raiser's Edge moves management tools, Researchpoint and Wealth Engine to target prime prospects and increase member giving.

Director of Events

• Dec 2006 - May 2009

International think-tank focused on defending free societies. Established events department. Managed large-scale and smaller events at 5-star hotels with national politicians, global experts, authors and filmmakers. Expanded attendance, oversaw budgets and cultivated donors. - Supervised fundraisers, special events and multi-day conferences at premier venues at national venues. Developed speaker series with noted authors and film producers including book signings and film screenings. Produced two anniversary fundraisers resulting in net revenues of $170,000 and $120,000.- Managed first annual multi-day Santa Barbara Retreat at the Biltmore Hotel. Liaison with 40+ national political figures, renowned authorities, military, media, celebrities and authors. Oversaw all phases of event production and $250,000 budget, marketing and registration of 250 attendees. Net revenue exceeded $100,000. - Coordinated the annual 3-day Restoration Weekend conference in Palm Beach, FL including oversight of contracted event planning team, $450,000 budget, 350+ attendee registration, sponsorships, promotion, speaker bookings, on-site vendors, security and guest registration. Liaison with keynote speakers.

Foundation Coordinator/Events Manager

• Jul 2004 - Dec 2006

Development and Events Coordinator for San Fernando Valley's oldest, independent, nonprofit 350 bed hospital providing full-service acute care. - Managed annual Robert D. Selleck charity golf classic raising over $80,000 for children’s health services. Chaired steering committee meetings, liaison with Selleck family and VIPs, solicited sponsors, attendees, auction items and celebrity participation. Coordinated venue details, media relations, promotion, developed collateral, managed volunteers, directed raffle sales and stewarded donors. - Created new strategic alliances with businesses, vendors and outside charities to support ongoing capital campaign and events. - Coordinated fundraising events with department heads and solicited participation of local government officials, VIPs, medical staff and press. Collaborated with Public Relations Department on publicity campaigns as related to fundraising. - Supervised employee giving program. Secured corporate gifts for silent auctions and volunteer incentives. - Managed annual direct mail campaign and maintained donor communications.

Director of Marketing

• Jan 2002 - Jul 2004

Directed Marketing for Start-up Application Service Provider for online dating. - Developed international marketing plan and brand strategy. Secured 13 niche online social networks within 6 months. Designed individual promotional and advertising campaigns for each niche community. - Wrote corporate website content and designed collateral materials. - Project manager of online communities from feasibility, design, beta test through launch. - Developed and maintained reciprocal linking and affiliate programs. - Oversaw customer relation inquiries and site maintenance with programming team. - Public relations manager.