Experience

Meadow Brook Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) is a company that creates a season of innovative, Broadway-quality theatre productions that make audiences smile, laugh and cry, enriching the cultural experience of the community in southeast Michigan. Our mission is accomplished by inspiring, educating and entertaining through community involvement and collaborations with fellow theatre professionals. Responsibilities Include: • Responsible for designing a program to build relationships with donors in order to accomplish their philanthropic goals and support the arts through a relationship with MBT• Develop and execute the annual fundraising plan which increases revenue and donor loyalty• Write and administer grants and seek new grant opportunities • Generate new ideas for development of ticket sales and increase community outreach• Oversee the development budget and monitor expenses to report to senior management and board of directors• Administer signature fundraising and donor stewardship events• Recruit, train, and support key volunteers to assist in advancement efforts• Communicate fundraising goals throughout the organization and equip team members to reach them



Canterbury on the Lake

• Director of Fund Development

  • Feb 2022 - Sep 2022

  Canterbury on the Lake is a senior community that provide the highest quality of housing and health care for todays and tomorrow’s seniors. Canterbury on the Lake is nationally recognized for innovative programing, organizational strengths and engaged residents who experience love and dignity in their daily lives. Responsibilities Include: • Development of giving program designed to generate support from residents, family members and the community • Development of an annual giving program, targeted direct mailing and newsletters, employee campaigns, gift in kind programs, corporate support and sponsorships, personal solicitations, and memorial and honorary giving • Development and coordination of events, programs, and activities• Research and seeking out opportunities for grants and supplemental funding sources• Development of the annual budget for fundraising and development programming• Manage and maintain donor data base, in put donations, send out communication via eblast and mailings• Work with Director of Sales to network in the community and represent Canterbury on the Lake



Troy Historic Village

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

• Community Development Director

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2022

  The Troy Historic Village embraces and supports Preservation, Reservation, Presentation, and Access to historical artifacts, archives, and resources. Primary focus is on education of visitors and key stakeholder groups. Responsibilities Include:• Developed process for identifying and cultivating individuals for major gifts • Entrepreneurial approach in maintaining and growing support from private and public sources in the region• Actively cultivate donors, and build community support for the Troy Historic Village programs and services• Work effectively with the public, corporate sponsors, city government, staff, volunteers, and outside vendors• Responsible for developing and implementing effective projects designed to offer possible event opportunities• Creating ideas for marketing and social media initiatives to identify optimal use of traditional and new methods• Developing marketing plan to grow corporate partnerships, individual memberships, and events• Recently initiated the purchase and implementation of a more efficient and effective database system



Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation

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

• Development and Community Relations Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Nov 2017

  Founded in 1998, the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation (CLF) is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for individuals diagnosed and living with cutaneous lymphoma through education, support and research. CLF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors and guided by a Medical Advisory Board comprised of top U.S. medical professionals in the field. CLF conducts a variety of programs to achieve its mission, including patient education events, nationwide networking groups, print and online publications, research grant program, and a variety of advocacy initiatives. For more information, please visit www.clfoundation.org.Responsibilities Include: • Building and executing a development plan that is aligned with the CLF’s strategic plan. • Creating and executing programs for a large sustained base of annual individual donors through different channels, including digital and direct mail campaigns.• Creating and managing organization of third-party fundraising events and other special events working closely with the donor/patient community.• Working collaboratively with staff and volunteers to run an annual fundraising campaign and associated fundraising events throughout the year.• Identifying major donors and working in collaboration with the CEO and Board members to cultivate and grow this revenue base.• Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all fundraising initiatives.• Utilize CLF’s SalesForce database system for tracking and engaging with past, current and prospective supporters to maintain donor records, manage gift processing to keep records up-to-date. • Leverage CLF’s website and social media platforms for fundraising purposes.• Assist with fundraising training for CLF’s Board of Directors, staff and volunteers.• Conducting prospect research and grant writing. • Monitor, track and report regularly on the progress of the fundraising initiatives.



New Horizons Rehabilitation Services

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communication & Public Relations

  • Nov 2003 - Jun 2014

  New Horizons is a non-profit charitable organization devoted to training and placing individuals with disabilities in employment. Responsibilities Include:•Project leader for New Horizons upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration utilizing brand marketing, special events, external and internal communications, community awareness initiatives, and employee appreciation •Key participant on five-year Strategic Planning Committee providing management and oversight for fund development functions and community affairs •Work closely with CEO in donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and donor recognition•Creator of high-impact golf tournaments, dinner galas, and client recognition events building partnerships with major corporate sponsors to expand event revenue support by more than $350,000 annually•Spokesperson for all communication with the media in promoting a strong image of our organization•Oversee coordination of mailings, marketing, logistics and volunteer committees for six branch locations •Primarily responsible for the strategic planning initiatives designed to market our programs and services •Manage the development of all corporate marketing plans, publications, and press releases •Produce a quarterly newsletter to highlight agency programs and services and upcoming events •Raised public awareness about people with disabilities through the development and implementation of the Strategic Marketing and Communications Plan



Human Development Commission

• India
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fundraising Specialist

  • Jul 2002 - Sep 2003

  The HDC is a community action agency in the Thumb area with numerous programs for residents and businesses designed to help people to live independently and with dignity and improve the quality of life in the community. Responsibilities Include:•Project leader for the Mid-Michigan “Walk for Warmth” campaign overseeing fundraising in the region•Identified and cultivated new sponsors and in-kind services specifically for fundraising activities•Recruited community and corporate leaders through the creation of a local volunteer committee•Responsible for the promotion of media and public relations efforts to expand community outreach•Instrumental in the design and development of all collateral and sponsorship packages for major fundraisers•Reorganized departmental budget including the handling and processing of invoices and purchase orders•Generated a marketing campaign promoting agency awareness throughout the mid-Michigan area



HOSTS (Help One Student to Succeed)

• HOSTS District Coordinator

  • Aug 1999 - Jun 2002

  HOSTS Learning is a leading provider of classroom mentoring and intervention solutions that support the teaching process and supplemental mentoring programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Responsibilities Include:•Designed and implemented HOSTS program into the Lake Orion School District curriculum•Evaluated student performance through a custom computer generated program•Recruited, coordinated and trained 90-120 volunteer mentors yearly •Developed communication rubric with school administration, faculty and parents to track student successes •Successfully raised reading and math levels for approximately 100 at-risk students•Responsible for coordinating materials, schedules, student evaluations and public awareness