Experience

National Military Family Association

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

• Deputy Director Of Development

  • Jul 2022 - Present

• Senior Foundation Relations Officer

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

• Foundation Relations Officer

  • Dec 2020 - Mar 2022



Maine Historical Society

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

• Advancement Operations

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2021



Deborah Heart and Lung Center

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

• Corporate and Foundation Relations, Deborah Hospital Foundation

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Created and managed a well-coordinated, strategic development plan to cultivate and solicit support from foundations, corporations and government sources. Worked to establish long-term partnerships, strengthen existing relationships and initiate new contacts. Provided strategic direction and oversight of grant cycle management database for tracking submission deadlines, stewardship reports, prospect research and gift agreements/acknowledgments. Collaborated with internal colleagues to assess program funding needs and draft update/stewardship reports. -Overhauled grant management database and migrated data to GrantHub for a seamless tracking cycle.-Cultivated and engaged donors to guarantee long-lasting relationships.-Managed fundraising campaigns with inspiring and achievable goals to increase giving and participation.



Mitchell College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Director of Advancement Services and Stewardship

  • Jan 2014 - May 2016

  Prospected research activities, creating and implementing a proactive research strategy, which drove annual and capital fundraising goals. Managed databases, maintained accurate reporting, utilized system and software support, trained advancement staff, and supervised gift processor and student interns. Engaged with donors to communicate the importance of their impact on campus, understand their motives for continued giving, and prospected additional fundraising initiatives to direct stewardship.-Successfully managed a milestone institutional celebration on a very lean budget that culminated in establishing a named endowed fund.-Fostered strategic relationships with various departments to create strategies for cross-campus activities and increased donor contributions via segmented mailings, directs asks, and e-solicitations.-Ensured accuracy and integrity of constituent data and database systems.-Prepared annual endowment and expendable reports to key donors and institutional stakeholders on the power of their giving.



National Kidney Foundation serving Connecticut and Western MA

• Development Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

  Grew the success of fundraising events through corporate partnerships and support of individuals. Supervised and oversaw planning, budgeting, execution, and evaluation of events. Developed innovative methods for the region to maximize net income, including ancillary fundraising activities at events and additional sponsorship opportunities. Researched, identified, solicited, and managed event sponsors, participants, and supporters.-Recruited individuals, business and medical professionals, schools, service groups, and clubs to support the organization’s mission by serving on committees and boards while participating in events.-Developed and maintained ongoing relationships with donors to support long-term investments.-Oversaw logistical requirements for pre and post events and onsite execution; recruited, training, and managed volunteers to help support events.-Developed proposals for event-related marketing and public relations; processed reports and acknowledgement letters to donors.



Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Development & Special Events Coordinator

  • Nov 2009 - May 2013

  Planned, organized, and executed special events. Solicited participation from individuals, corporations, foundations, board members, and internal departments. Cultivated volunteer committees, vendors, and supporters. Ensured effective, consistent outreach to local community across multiple platforms. -Developed innovative strategies to increase revenue and participation in events.-Provided complete Blackbaud’s The Raiser’s Edge database management including: processing donor gifts, financial reporting, queries and exports, donor mailing lists, reconciliations, action tracks, prospect research, and acknowledgement letters.-Maintained office budgeting, contract negotiation, and daily office administration.



Melanoma Research Foundation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Apr 2008 - May 2009

  Job duties included: Execution of special events including all stages of planning and organizing. Providing volunteer recruitment, coordination, motivation and assistance. Organization and oversight of grassroots event committees. Planning and organizing programs to secure major gifts by pursuing the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship of private support from individuals, corporations and foundations. Establishing relationships with core groups to develop a “Leadership Alliance” program and developing concept in identified cities. Developing implementation and analysis of fundraising plans. Working to develop policies and procedures as they pertain to the foundation’s development program, including the conversion of donor data into Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge software. Overseeing administration of contract and event detail, acting as the liaison to outsourced firms involved in fundraising efforts.



Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey

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

• Development & Public Relations Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Responsibilities included: researching funding opportunities and preparation of grants. Soliciting gifts: in-kind, individual and corporate. Researching, organizing and hosting all special events including a golf outing, gala and smaller scaled events. Serving as liaison to third party fundraisers. Cultivating relationships with donors. Recruiting volunteers and managing opportunities with incentives for participating. Advising donors and volunteers on decision-making and commitments. Coordinating of direct mail and annual appeal campaign. Organizing educational awareness events. Writing and editing all news releases, newsletters and serving as media contact for organization. Coordinating of website including redesign, updating of content and maintenance. Overseeing donor database management (Sage-Fundraising 50). Writing and distributing donor acknowledgment letters. Representing organization at numerous community events and fairs. Respecting confidentiality of organization and donors. Development and implementation of new employee giving campaign. Developing budget and guidelines. Working directly with board of directors. Supervising administrative assistant and student interns.



CentraState Healthcare Foundation

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Assistant

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2005



The Todd M. Beamer Foundation dba Heroic Choices

• Development Associate

  • Feb 2005 - Aug 2005