Experience

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  Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA

  • Arlington, Texas, United States

  • Chief Development Officer

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Arlington, Texas, United States

    The Chief Development Officer supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Serves as a member of the President/CEO's senior leadership team, providing strategic leadership in financial development to advance the YMCAs mission through annual giving, government and foundation grants, endowment bequests and gifts and capital campaigns. Assists the CEO in developing an actively engaged fundraising volunteer board of directors, and in positioning the YMCA for the investment of donations within the local community.

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  YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Senior Vice President/Chief Philanthropy Officer

    • Jan 2007 - Apr 2023

    Philanthropic Officer with organization oversight, committed to identifying, securing and managing resources to achieve organizational mission and goals of supporting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Hands-on leader who is passionate about empowering individuals to thrive and achieve excellence.Serve as a member of the CEO’s senior leadership team, providing strategic leadership to the association, focusing on philanthropy, to advance the YMCA’s mission and vision. Support the CEO in recruiting and developing an engaged fundraising board of directors, and in positioning the YMCA as a “charity of choice” for the investment of donations within the local community.• Oversee all aspects of philanthropy for the YMCA including annual giving, grant writing and management, capital/comprehensive campaign planning and implementation, major and legacy gifts and endowment activities.• Set development strategy for staff including Vice President of Annual & Major Gifts, Director of Annual Giving, Director of Impact Funding, Director of Endowment Activities, Philanthropy Administrator and 12 executive branch leaders.

  • Associate Vice President, Financial Development

    • Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

    Oversee all aspects of successful annual campaign for 13-branch Association including re-design of logo and campaign materials. Produced staff and volunteer training materials outlining “best practices” for successful fundraising. Organized and facilitated training opportunities for both staff and volunteers. Worked with Branch executives and staff to coordinate year-long donor cultivation activities. Assist with department activities and special events as needed.

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  Cargill Associates

  • Fort Worth, Texas, United States

  • Vice President

    • Nov 1991 - Nov 2003
    • Fort Worth, Texas, United States

    Lead and managed the feasibility study process for all non-profit clients. Worked directly with clients to identify need, develop case, interview donors and analyze data leading to conclusions and recommendations for capital campaigns.