Experience

Youth In Action, RI

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Mar 2022 - Present

• Fund Development Consultant

  • Aug 2021 - Mar 2022



The Learning Community Charter School

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

• Associate Director of Development

  • Aug 2019 - Nov 2021

  Worked collaboratively with the Director of Development by writing and tracking grants, managing donation recognition, creating donor touch points, and planning our an annual fundraising event. Lead all communications efforts to external audiences through email list, social media, mailings, and text message. Supported strategic initiatives and program creation in conjunction with the leadership team. Fielded visitor inquiries and coordinated tours of the school for prospective funders. Worked closely with the Board of Directors and the Development Committee to meet fundraising goals. Show less



TreePeople

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

  Managed major donor relations with annual major gifts ranging $1K-20K. Led and recorded strategy for more significant gifts in conjunction with President, CEO, and other appropriate staff. Led the planning of all major donor fundraising events, including annual gala with 450+ attendees.

• Donor & Corporate Relations Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  Tracked Major Gifts to inform solicitation strategy between staff, President, and Board of Directors. Developed the Corporate Forestry Sponsorship Program, planning volunteer opportunities for groups while also securing a corporate donation. Acted as main point of contact for the Board of Directors and coordinated all board meetings and materials. Planned all fundraising events.

• Development Associate

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Hired in June to execute September’s annual gala. Met budgeted revenue and expense goals. Solicited all corporate and individual sponsorships and ticket sales. Led all event logistics.



Renaissance Gardening

• Online Marketing Consultant

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2013

  Created and maintained online marketing strategy collaboratively with the owner, Louis Raymond. Designed bi-weekly Constant Contact e-newsletters. Created and maintained online marketing strategy collaboratively with the owner, Louis Raymond. Designed bi-weekly Constant Contact e-newsletters.



Southside Community Land Trust

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Consultant

  • May 2012 - Sep 2012

  Provided guidance in planning and reinventing SCLT’s annual "Open Garden Day Tour" as a major fundraiser. Provided guidance in planning and reinventing SCLT’s annual "Open Garden Day Tour" as a major fundraiser.



ONE Neighborhood Builders

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

• Project Support

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Provided event and administrative support for the Community Building Program. Major projects included website content development, newsletter compilation, and coordination of the summer concert series. Provided event and administrative support for the Community Building Program. Major projects included website content development, newsletter compilation, and coordination of the summer concert series.

• 30th Anniversary Assistant

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

  Coordinated and implemented major 30th Anniversary events and fundraisers. Supported various events’ subcommittees. Events included lining up several restaurants, arranging rentals, designing print materials, communicating with city officials, among other tasks. Coordinated and implemented major 30th Anniversary events and fundraisers. Supported various events’ subcommittees. Events included lining up several restaurants, arranging rentals, designing print materials, communicating with city officials, among other tasks.



RISD Public Engagement

• Symposium Coordinator

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

  Coordinated two symposiums: "Queer Representation and Resistance as Acts of Justice" and "Art and Healing: the Intersection of Practice." Wrote and designed promotional materials, curated and installed exhibit, organized panel discussions. Coordinated two symposiums: "Queer Representation and Resistance as Acts of Justice" and "Art and Healing: the Intersection of Practice." Wrote and designed promotional materials, curated and installed exhibit, organized panel discussions.

• Public Engagement Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  Work closely with the director to provide programming and support to students interested in community based arts practices. Acted as the Community Service Coordinator (’08-’09), conducting over forty site-visits to build our base of community partners. Acted as the Leadership Coordinator (‘09-'10) to provide programming in the first year of RISD’s Program in Leadership. Organized RISD’s Women's Leadership Working Group to examine the role of women and gender on campus across administrative, staff, faculty, and student lines. Show less