Experience

Bright Beginnings, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development and External Affairs

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Design and implement a strategic fundraising plan that secures financial support from individuals, corporations, academic institutions, foundations and state and federal sources • Develop and implement programs that support the organization's values and mission including a focus on expanding the donor base • Cultivate and maintain key long-term relationships with donors and prospects • Prospect individuals, corporations and foundations to identify potential new funders • Manage the Development Office infrastructure, including the roles of development manager, development associate, and staff writer • Develop fundraising proposals and grant requests as needed to individuals, corporations and foundations; ensure all reporting requirements are met • Assist in the production of annual fundraising events and appeals • Collaborate with finance staff to track and monitor fund disbursement and financial reports • Direct strategic communications efforts to increase BBI’s visibility, develop content, manage public and media relations, and identify new opportunities, while ensuring that all external materials align with and enhance BBI’s brand • Oversee the content creation of BBI’s website and support a brand aligned social media strategy • Manage volunteer communications and activities Show less



Youth For Understanding USA (YFU)

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

• Director of Philanthropy

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2020

  • Implement philanthropy strategy for YFU; work with executive team and Board of Trustees to identify philanthropy goals, funding targets, and approaches; monitor and report back on progress • Develop calendars and action plans for fundraising campaigns • Manage over $770,000 in corporate sponsorships with international companies including Sony, Kikkoman, Epson, Chevron, and Mazda Canada; conduct research and prospecting of new corporate sponsors; cultivate relationships with new corporate sponsors • Conduct research and prospecting of foundations; develop and submit proposals; manage foundation-sponsored scholarship programs • Direct the moves management plan for major gift solicitation; identify and cultivate new donors; solicit and steward existing donors • Engage the Board of Trustees and President and CEO in philanthropy campaigns and moves management plan for major donors • Liaise with YFU partner offices overseas about sponsored scholarship programs • Direct the production, coordination and execution of direct mail campaigns • Design, write, and distribute quarterly e-newsletter to all constituents • Implement and manage need-based financial aid awards • Conceptualize, plan and execute events to include donor receptions and fundraising galas • Develop and execute general communications and engagement plans for various constituents • Plan, staff, and execute webinars for alumni continuing education • Manage participation and volunteer staffing at Embassy Open House events • Represent YFU at conferences and governmental meetings • Prepare reports and conduct budgeting activities for Philanthropy Department • Direct and oversee the work of the Donor Database Manager Show less



Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, DC

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Programs

  • Sep 2004 - Dec 2014

  • Build and maintain partnerships with local, national and international organizations and individuals to foster audience development, fundraising, visibility, educational advancement of students, potential donors and board members • Write and edit the school’s quarterly newsletter • Oversee the execution of artistic and community outreach programs • Manage the Academy’s social media presence • Direct the private boarding school’s national audition tour, recruitment, admissions, resident life, health, nutrition and food services departments for the year round and summer programs, including a staff of 13 personnel • Develop annual marketing plans for the school’s summer and year round programs; determine ad placement in print and online media publications • Plan, promote and execute all aspects of the school’s six-week summer intensive program and the school’s annual national audition tour • Recruit 300+ students to the school’s summer intensive and year round programs; register attendees • Manage student feedback sessions; assess, suggest and implement areas of school improvement • Interview and hire teachers and guest lecturers for the summer program; create and implement staff schedules • Manage the school’s artistic, academic and financial health in coordination with other school leaders by participating in weekly executive committee sessions • Accompany artistic staff and act as school’s spokesperson during the audition tour • Maintain and update the school’s databases used for marketing and registration through File Maker Pro • Devise, implement and teach curriculum for senior students’ Career Guidance class; recruit guest speakers • Promote and manage the rental of studios to outside groups • Liaise between students and their parents about disciplinary and/or health and wellness issues Show less



Dance/USA

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Government Affairs

  • Nov 2000 - Sep 2004

  • Influenced members of Congress and federal officials to develop national policies that recognize, enhance, and foster the contributions that nonprofit performing arts make to America • Advocated on behalf of Dance/USA membership on key federal issues affecting nonprofit arts organizations, including funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, charitable giving incentives, arts education at the U.S. Department of Education, and arts immigration at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service • Developed contacts in congressional offices and federal agencies; monitored federal legislation • Advised and strategized on advocacy goals and activities related to the American Arts Alliance Political Action Committee (PAC) in collaboration with peer arts service organizations • Consulted with USCIS Service Center Directors on international dance artists seeking “O” and “P” visas to perform in the United States • Coordinated and facilitated grassroots efforts among Dance/USA membership organizations • Researched and cultivated funding resources; write development proposals, and interim and final reports • Liaised between Dance/USA and the organization’s board of directors • Provided and presented periodic reports to Dance/USA’s board of directors, staff, and membership Show less