Experience

Jobs to Move America

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Director of Development

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Development Manager

  • May 2023 - Jun 2023

• Senior Development Associate

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023


St. Barnabas Senior Services
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Of Development

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2022


EnCorps STEM Teachers Program

• Director of Development

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  Led fundraising efforts for 4 cities (Los Angeles, Bay Area, San Diego, and Sacramento), and crafted fundraising language for multi-state program expansion. Developed and designed fundraising communications for a variety of constituents including foundation and corporate funders, individual donors, volunteers, and potential corporate partners; leading to increased engagement and support. Led fundraising efforts for 4 cities (Los Angeles, Bay Area, San Diego, and Sacramento), and crafted fundraising language for multi-state program expansion. Developed and designed fundraising communications for a variety of constituents including foundation and corporate funders, individual donors, volunteers, and potential corporate partners; leading to increased engagement and support.



Loyola Marymount University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Managed a major gifts portfolio ($100,000+) and deepened donor relationships through cultivation and stewardship. Developed 3 donor-focused events and worked in high collaboration with academic and administrative leadership to determine and implement funding strategies for 6 departments. Managed a major gifts portfolio ($100,000+) and deepened donor relationships through cultivation and stewardship. Developed 3 donor-focused events and worked in high collaboration with academic and administrative leadership to determine and implement funding strategies for 6 departments.



Mount Saint Mary's University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Development Officer

  • May 2016 - Oct 2018

  Managed a donor portfolio, strengthened donor relationships, created customized, persuasive campaign materials, and created high-impact cultivation and stewardship activities that resulted in increased individual giving and multi-year funding commitments. Managed a donor portfolio, strengthened donor relationships, created customized, persuasive campaign materials, and created high-impact cultivation and stewardship activities that resulted in increased individual giving and multi-year funding commitments.



Pediatric Therapy Network

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

• Director of Development

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  Led development team in all fundraising efforts, including foundation relations, corporate and community sponsorship, and individual giving. Secured the first six-figure multi-year individual pledge in the organization's history, and the first six-figure foundation gift for site expansion. Led development team in all fundraising efforts, including foundation relations, corporate and community sponsorship, and individual giving. Secured the first six-figure multi-year individual pledge in the organization's history, and the first six-figure foundation gift for site expansion.



UCLA Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Development

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2015

  Division of Physical Sciences Oversaw fundraising efforts for three Physical Sciences departments (Math, Statistics, and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), including major gifts ($25,000+) and individual giving. Developed campaign marketing content and materials for Division of Physical Sciences, and produced unique engagement events in collaboration with academic and administrative leadership. Division of Physical Sciences Oversaw fundraising efforts for three Physical Sciences departments (Math, Statistics, and Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences), including major gifts ($25,000+) and individual giving. Developed campaign marketing content and materials for Division of Physical Sciences, and produced unique engagement events in collaboration with academic and administrative leadership.



Lexington School and Center for the Deaf

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2013

  Responsible for Development department and staff. Managed annual Development calendar and developed overall Development strategy, including annual campaigns, corporate and foundation funding, special events, individual giving, and gifts-in-kind. Individual Giving Produced all content for Annual Appeal mailings, developed targeted appeals to donors sub-sets. Identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded individual donors, including high net worth individuals and alumni. Gave successful program tours to high net worth donor prospects and existing donors. Grants, Communications, and Board Involvement Researched, identified, and developed new funding opportunities. Managed recurring grants. Created, produced, and disseminated Annual Report, monthly e-blasts, and other donor communications materials. Managed Board Development Committee in their fundraising efforts. Assisted Board members with one-off board sponsored events. Events Managed biggest fundraiser of the year, Lexington's Annual Golf Outing, including securing sponsorships, gifts-in-kind and raffles, managed invitee list, liaised with vendors, and event promotion. Created 2 new events, Lexington Craft Fair and Deaf Creative Arts Festival. Conceptualized, designed, and produced all events communications. Show less



LA Buzz Blog

• Berlin Associate Editor

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

  Researched and wrote articles on the current and underground culture of Berlin, focusing on art, music, fashion, and nightlife. Interviewed main scene players as appropriate. Promoted website through a targeted marketing campaign and hired new writers.

• LA Associate Editor

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2010

  Researched and wrote articles on the current and underground culture of LA, focusing on art, music, fashion, and nightlife. Interviewed main scene players as appropriate.



A Day In The Life

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Freelance Grant Writer

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

  Created all grants content, including narratives, budgets, statistical information, and attachments for a new after-school youth career exploration program. Developed scalable organizational systems for grant-writing activities. Created internal financial tracking systems and financial statements. Created all grants content, including narratives, budgets, statistical information, and attachments for a new after-school youth career exploration program. Developed scalable organizational systems for grant-writing activities. Created internal financial tracking systems and financial statements.



LA Nightlife Guide

• Freelance Editor

  • Feb 2010 - May 2010

  Researched and wrote articles on the current and underground culture of LA, focusing on art, music, fashion, and nightlife. Interviewed main scene players as appropriate. Compiled listings and wrote website descriptions for hundreds of Los Angeles area clubs and bars. Researched and wrote articles on the current and underground culture of LA, focusing on art, music, fashion, and nightlife. Interviewed main scene players as appropriate. Compiled listings and wrote website descriptions for hundreds of Los Angeles area clubs and bars.



Inside Out Community Arts

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment

• Development Associate

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

  Grants Managed grant-writing calendar including LOIs, proposals, and reporting duties. Researched and identified potential corporate and family foundation funders. Managed recurring grants, developed new grants content. Developed systems to streamline grant writing process. Financial Tracking Developed systems to streamline monthly expenses. Created financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis on a per-program and organization-wide basis. Tracked all monthly expenses on a per-program and organization-wide basis. Annual Appeal, Communications, and Other Assisted in creation of Annual Appeal content. Created donor mailing lists based on donor giving history. Tracked Annual Appeal donations and sent acknowledgement letters on a timely basis. Conceptualized and created Annual Report. Developed business plan, marketing plan, and financials for a new social enterprise program branch. Updated website and managed website content. Show less



Soup Kitchen Rocks

• Co-Founder, Event Producer, and Emcee

  • May 2007 - Feb 2010

  Organized and produced a visual art, music, and fashion monthly showcase for emerging and unknown artists in the greater LA area. Organized and produced a visual art, music, and fashion monthly showcase for emerging and unknown artists in the greater LA area.



Redrawn Arts/Beat the Devil Clothing

• Founder

  • Mar 2007 - Jul 2009

  Emerging LA fashion line and fire performer fashions. Also held workshops on DIY fashion, and participated in major and minor fashion shows in the greater LA area and Palm Springs. Redrawn Arts was sold through boutiques in Los Angeles, New York City, and Ann Arbor, MI; Beat the Devil was sold directly to the customer. Continued minor operations through July 2010. Emerging LA fashion line and fire performer fashions. Also held workshops on DIY fashion, and participated in major and minor fashion shows in the greater LA area and Palm Springs. Redrawn Arts was sold through boutiques in Los Angeles, New York City, and Ann Arbor, MI; Beat the Devil was sold directly to the customer. Continued minor operations through July 2010.