Experience

ResearchPRO

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  United States ResearchPRO serves non profit leaders as a full service prospect development partner.



Coralus

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activator

  • Oct 2022 - Nov 2023

  Coralus (formerly SheEO) co-creates new economic and social models by distributing crowdsourced support to our members, ventures, and the world. Learn more and Activate: https://www.coralus.world



Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Data & Research Specialist

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

  Columbus, Ohio Area Led fundraising team in CRM optimization. Developed prospect research and moves management systems for gift officers and board members. Managed reconciliation, gift reporting and gift processing for annual fund and capital campaign. Led relationship management for select annual fund and capital campaign donors. Managed interns and volunteers.



Cristo Rey Columbus High School

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer & Community Engagement

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Launched Cougar Corps volunteer program, increasing enrollment by 1,200%. Increased participation in signature events by 60%. Launched Donor & Volunteer Celebration and Cougar Champions giving circle. Led the school in achieving compliance with Roman Diocese Safe Environment policies. Managed department interns and volunteers.



The Ohio State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Consultant

  • 2005 - Jun 2016

  Led prospect identification for a portfolio of 10-13 gift officers and 9 colleges representing 25% of university's $2.5Billion campaign. Utilized data and wealth analysis to identify engagement strategy for major gift prospects. Managed Grateful Client prospect development program for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Launched Grateful Patient prospect development programs for the Colleges of Dentistry and Optometry. Co-developed and presented CRM end user training for staff. Led gift… Show more Led prospect identification for a portfolio of 10-13 gift officers and 9 colleges representing 25% of university's $2.5Billion campaign. Utilized data and wealth analysis to identify engagement strategy for major gift prospects. Managed Grateful Client prospect development program for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Launched Grateful Patient prospect development programs for the Colleges of Dentistry and Optometry. Co-developed and presented CRM end user training for staff. Led gift officer on-boarding and portfolio management. Show less



Afire Enterprises LLC

• Principal & CEO

  • 2004 - Dec 2011

  Developed fundraising and advocacy strategies for small to mid-sized non profits, businesses and charter schools. Identified individual, corporate and foundation prospects. Secured grants for specialized programming.



The CHANGE Agency

• Co-Founder & Partner

  • 2006 - 2011

  Launched statewide Ohio Young Professionals Conference, Ohio Young Black Professional Project, A New Day Begun Project, Voting is Not Enough workshop and The CHAT community dialogue series. Collaborated with elected officials to coordinate “Meet the Candidates” events and election watch parties. Solicited candidates, corporations and foundations to support civic engagement events. Conducted statewide research to identify demographics and civic interests of African Americans, ages 21-40.… Show more Launched statewide Ohio Young Professionals Conference, Ohio Young Black Professional Project, A New Day Begun Project, Voting is Not Enough workshop and The CHAT community dialogue series. Collaborated with elected officials to coordinate “Meet the Candidates” events and election watch parties. Solicited candidates, corporations and foundations to support civic engagement events. Conducted statewide research to identify demographics and civic interests of African Americans, ages 21-40. Utilized research data to create reports presented to candidates and elected officials. Show less



Urban Cultural Arts Foundation

• Associate Director

  • 2006 - 2011

  William H. Thomas Gallery Launched the annual African Village Arts Festival. Managed quarterly art exhibitions. Secured $20K+ grant funding for multi-generational community art programs. Increased individual giving by 200%. Managed board relations and governance. Developed volunteer recruitment. Managed government and media relations. Developed annual gift and membership retention strategies.



The Columbus Urban League

• Assistant Director of Donor Relations

  • 2003 - 2003

  Solicited individuals for annual and major gift contributions. Managed three fundraising auxilliaries, increasing membership enrollment and annual gifts. Implemented use of donor CRM software. Implemented use of Adobe design software. Managed Development Coordinator position.



Ohio History Connection

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Membership Director

  • 2000 - 2003

  Implemented multi-tier benefits, stabilized retention and exceeded membership enrollment of 10,000+. Re-designed membership card and reduced associated costs. Doubled annual gift from volunteer auxiliary, Conestoga. Managed membership module of CRM software and created corresponding reports. Prepared budget requests and monitored allocations. Managed Membership Assistant, interns, and volunteers.