Experience

Fraternity Management Group

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Consultant & Campaign Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Uncommon Bond

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Development Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2022

  I am in the process of helping create a development plan for this newer organization that supports the special needs community in Raleigh-Durham. Eventually, I will help hire and train all gift officers for the organization. I am in the process of helping create a development plan for this newer organization that supports the special needs community in Raleigh-Durham. Eventually, I will help hire and train all gift officers for the organization.



Lambda Chapter of TKE Board of Directors

• Board Member

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2019

  I am a voting member of the housing board for Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at the University of Wisconsin. I currently serve on the housing and capital campaign committees. In addition, I also served as the president of the Madison Area TKE Alumni Association for nine years.

• Capital Campaign Co-Chair

  • May 2015 - May 2019

  Currently, I am the co- chair of a capital campaign committee for my fraternity chapter's board of directors. Our goal is to complete a $2 million chapter house renovation and raise a majority of the funds. My responsibilities include:-Assisted with creating strategy for how the capital campaign will be run-Consulted with other development professionals and fraternity board members to learn best practices of capital campaigns-Worked with the chapter Alumni Relations Officer to ensure completion of an alumni contact information update project-Continuously engage with fellow alumni about the campaign and attain pledges for the project-Identifying and documenting the project timeline, deliverables, and associated roles & responsibilities-Currently overseeing execution of project plans and timelines-Currently in the process of establishing a chapter foundation to provide tax deductible giving options for major donor prospects-Leading a committee of five and a board of 20 members throughout the project-Created the request for proposal and managed the consultant selection process with the capital campaign committee and presented three finalists to the board of directors-Recruited the capital campaign committee and will recruit class agent volunteers Show less



Hamline University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

  I was a voting member of the board. I was also part of the outreach committee that focused on engaging as well as re-engaging alumni and the community with the Hamline School of Business. As a former board member, I will now shift my focus to engaging Hamline nonprofit alumni and recruiting for the nonprofit management program. I was a voting member of the board. I was also part of the outreach committee that focused on engaging as well as re-engaging alumni and the community with the Hamline School of Business. As a former board member, I will now shift my focus to engaging Hamline nonprofit alumni and recruiting for the nonprofit management program.



Fraser

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Specialist

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

  -Built and enhanced relationships with an assigned base of major donors and major donor prospects, encouraging increases in their annual giving -Strategically and independently investigated new relationship opportunities with individuals, business professionals, corporations and small businesses with the goal of significantly expanding Fraser’s list of business and corporate partners -Developed and implemented strategy to increase overall employee participation and giving in Fraser’s internal employee giving campaign, Fraser Cares -Assisted in the development of annual program plans and long-range fundraising plans that included targeted goals, measurable objectives, action plans, corresponding timelines and budgets -Initiated and developed relationships with community businesses and associations resulting in $20,000 in new grant awards -Verified employee giving donations, matching corporate gifts and post volunteer opportunities on platforms such as Truist, Benevity, Dotopia and Your Cause -Oversaw and implemented the day-to-day functions of Fraser’s employer giving programs such as United Way and Community Health Charities -Contacted 50+ constituents and non-donors weekly to maintain and increase employee-designated giving participation -Partnered with the Volunteer Manager to establish new and enhance existing relationships with corporations to increase employee giving and corporate volunteerism Show less



Self-Employed

• Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Nonprofit Development Consultant

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  Event and Sponsorship Consultant, St. Louis Park Emergency Program, St. Louis Park, MN -Created/13-4/14 strategies to re-define the purpose of the event in order to re-brand it as a true fundraising event -Led five Augsburg College students in crafting post event surveys for attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and staff and board members to gauge event success, areas of improvements, and ideas to incorporate for future Empty Bowls events -Developed structured ticket prices and tiered sponsorship levels to increase event revenue Show less



Memorial Blood Centers

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Development Officer

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  -Identified program and funding opportunities within the organization and seek funding -Conducted independent research for grant opportunities -Plan and organize project activities -Maintain and foster relationships with corporate and foundation funders -Wrote, edited and submited grant proposals, letters of inquiry, thank you letters, and project reports to funders -Stewarded grant funds for specific programs and relationships with current grantors -Secured $265,000 in grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations to support donor testing, recruitment, research, and blood recipients -Attained two grants ($50,000 and $20,000) from the Foundation of America's Blood Centers for an "Iron Depletion and Replacement Study in Blood Donors" that is in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center in Davenport, Iowa -Secured a $50,000 grant from the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation to test existing and qualified platelet donors to be a match for critically ill newborn babies with a condition called with neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT). NAIT is a life-threatening condition with spontaneous and uncontrolled bleeding often resulting in death or life-long disabilities in newborns. The the only effective treatment for the newborn is platelets from a matched blood donor. Show less



Angel Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Officer

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2012

  -Wrote, edited and project managed grant proposals and process for funding support from foundations and corporations for general operating and program support. -Managed grant and report schedules -Researched prospects for new funding opportunities -Built and sustained relationships with current and prospective funders -Maintained donor records in Raiser’s Edge database -Secured $165,000 in grants to support organizational programs since beginning of employment. -Wrote, edited and project managed grant proposals and process for funding support from foundations and corporations for general operating and program support. -Managed grant and report schedules -Researched prospects for new funding opportunities -Built and sustained relationships with current and prospective funders -Maintained donor records in Raiser’s Edge database -Secured $165,000 in grants to support organizational programs since beginning of employment.



Hamline University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Masters in Nonprofit Management candidate

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

  I studied in a cohort style learning model with some truly amazing friends and professionals. The program is taught by practitioners who are experts in their fields. The information I learned from my professors and classmates could be implemented at work the next day. My classes were intense eight week courses versus fourteen week semesters. This allowed me to get a three year degree in two years. Getting this graduate degree was one of the best decisions I have ever made personally and professionally. Show less



Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Foundation and Corporate Development Intern

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  -Conducted the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources. -Performed prospect research on foundations, corporations, and small to medium sized businesses. -Composed foundation and corporate grants for camp, sports and recreation, and ABLE(Activity-Based Locomotor Exercise) programs -Secured appointments with prospective funders and convene to discuss funding opportunities -Conducted the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources. -Performed prospect research on foundations, corporations, and small to medium sized businesses. -Composed foundation and corporate grants for camp, sports and recreation, and ABLE(Activity-Based Locomotor Exercise) programs -Secured appointments with prospective funders and convene to discuss funding opportunities



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grant Writing and Event Sponsorship Intern

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  -Attained silent auction items for Go Red silent auction in April 2010 -Set appointments with local businesses to build employee giving program -Maintained relationships with corporations/grantors in Twin Cities and Rochester -Event sponsorship prospect identification and research -Proposal development for event sponsorships ranging from $5,000-$35,000 -Grant proposal development and writing to fund research and Rochester Go Red event in April 2010 -Attained silent auction items for Go Red silent auction in April 2010 -Set appointments with local businesses to build employee giving program -Maintained relationships with corporations/grantors in Twin Cities and Rochester -Event sponsorship prospect identification and research -Proposal development for event sponsorships ranging from $5,000-$35,000 -Grant proposal development and writing to fund research and Rochester Go Red event in April 2010



INTEGRA TELECOM OF MINNESOTA

• Golden Valley, Minnesota

• Telephone Hardware Specialist

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  -Initiated and built relationships with C-level executives to develop value-centered partnerships with Integra Telecom. -Engineered and sold customized solutions that not only maximized efficiency but also eliminated unnecessary spending. -Administered accounts throughout sale and implementation to further cultivate relationships for repeat business and to increase revenue. -Developed relationships in the institutional and government sectors to enhance market and sales goals. -Initiated and built relationships with C-level executives to develop value-centered partnerships with Integra Telecom. -Engineered and sold customized solutions that not only maximized efficiency but also eliminated unnecessary spending. -Administered accounts throughout sale and implementation to further cultivate relationships for repeat business and to increase revenue. -Developed relationships in the institutional and government sectors to enhance market and sales goals.



Minnesota Telephone

• Burnsville, Minnesota

• Sales and Marketing Consultant

  • Mar 2005 - Nov 2007

  -Assisted with marketing, advertisements, writing radio commercials, and planning and implementing trade show events -Marketed and sold of telecommunications equipment and services while utilizing a consultative approach -Prepared and presented of customized business solutions -Prospected for new clients on a referral basis -Fostered existing customer relations -Provided complete project management from inception of sale, client training, and to completion of order and beyond -Acted as a liaison for two Chambers of Commerce -Government contract specialist Show less