Experience

APS & Associates

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  About APS & Associates: APS & Associates delivers content, tactics, and strategic counsel for the public affairs sector. Our approach is research based - with an emphasis on grassroots strategic agility, execution, change, and navigating uncertainty. APS brings a wealth of experience and expertise in campaigning and strategic advising that represents an expansive range of local and national political campaigns. Learn more here: http://apsandassociates.com About APS & Associates: APS & Associates delivers content, tactics, and strategic counsel for the public affairs sector. Our approach is research based - with an emphasis on grassroots strategic agility, execution, change, and navigating uncertainty. APS brings a wealth of experience and expertise in campaigning and strategic advising that represents an expansive range of local and national political campaigns. Learn more here: http://apsandassociates.com



Hoge Strategies

• Fundraising

• Principal

  • Dec 2016 - Nov 2020

  A political & nonprofit consulting firm with a focus on fundraising, communications, operations, and strategy. • Cook County's 3rd District - Communications & Outreach Consultant for Commissioner Bill Lowry; June 2019 – Present; www.commissionerlowry.com • Friends for Kim Foxx - Operations Director for political committee supporting Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx; January 2020 – Present; Finance Co-Director: August 2019 - December 2019; www.kimfoxx.com • Friends of Bill Lowry - Political Director for political committee supporting Commissioner Bill Lowry of Cook County's 3rd District; June 2018 – Present; www.billlowry.com • Gun Violence Prevention PAC - Finance Consultant for political action committee supporting the reduction of gun violence in Illinois; August 2019 – Present; www.gpacillinois.com • Friends of Maggie O'Keefe - Finance Consultant for political committee supporting winning candidate Maggie O'Keefe for 40th Ward Committeewoman; June 2019 – March 2020 • Summers for Chicago - Senior Advisor for political committee supporting former Chicago City Treasurer Kurt Summers; December 2016 – May 2019 • Special Olympics International / Arena Partners - Fundraising Consultant for week-long 50th Anniversary Celebration in Chicago; February 2018 – August 2018 Show less



Free Spirit Media

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director; Director of Development & Communications (2014-2016)

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Supervised programmatic, development, and communications staff of 19, leading direction for $1.8M in revenue and over 700 youth program opportunities in video production, journalism, and storytelling • Designed and implemented strategies for organization’s institutional, government, individual, and event revenue; completed FY16 at $1.7M, securing 18 new institutional contributions totaling over $250k • Shepherded organization to receiving Impact 100 Chicago’s Impact Award of $100k via 8-month process of application, 13-person site visit, and volunteer preparation for pitch to audience of 250+ stakeholders • Facilitated revival of major donor engagement with appeal and reception, resulting in 36 donations at $68.5k • Prioritized year-round engagement for portfolio of Founders Circle donors, including discovery meetings, cultivation events, formal solicitations at in-person meetings, and stewardship opportunities • Moved organization through significant change management process by re-aligning organizational structure to prioritize inclusion in decision making; transformed culture to normalize feedback and inspire innovation • Increased fundraising event’s sponsorship by 31%, through cultivation of 15-person volunteer committee • Oversaw and directed the organization’s communications and distribution strategy; developed annual plans with team to monitor progress to goals; created organization’s tracking system covering community engagement • Created and pitched media advisories and press releases to promote positive brand and impact of organization; secured 33 media mentions in FY16, including ABC 7, Fox 32, NBC 5, Vocalo, WBEZ, and WTTW Show less



BUILD Chicago

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

• Director of Development and Marketing

  • 2013 - 2014

  • Directed organization’s $2.4M institutional, government, individual, and special event revenue; managing corporate and foundation relationships totaling over $700k • Produced organization’s largest fundraising event, with a $450k raise and sponsorships increasing by 17% • Built strong grant writing calendar and strategy around institutional giving; secured new funding through emphasis on organization’s evidence based and data driven practices • Brought organization into donor data compliance by completing transition into Raiser’s Edge database after 5 months of dormancy, allowing for accurate reporting and establishing data integrity • Coached development and marketing team of 4 through individual meetings, identifying areas of strength and opportunity and through consistent group meetings for team building and innovation Show less



United Way of Metro Chicago

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Leadership Giving Manager; Development Manager (2009-2011)

  • 2009 - 2013

  • Cultivated and stewarded Leadership Giving donor portfolio to meet annual fundraising goal of $9.6M • Created organization’s Case for Support as lead staff on Major and Planned Gifts program assessment • Directed the young professional affinity program including 40 committee volunteers; grew revenue of the main fundraiser by 300%, event attendance by 200%, overall fundraising totals by 47% • Piloted idea and spearheaded United Way Quarterly CEO Briefings, a unique event for C-level donors to receive updates in an intimate setting and actively engage in a Q&A discussion with senior leadership • Managed portfolio for annual giving campaign, including regional Board of Directors and direct mail Show less



Together We Cope

• Tinley Park, IL

• Intern, Community Relations and Marketing

  • Aug 2009 - Nov 2009



Step Up Women's Network, Chicago

• Intern to Managing Director

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2009



MEC

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Junior Buyer

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008