Experience

L'Arche Chicago
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Development

  • Apr 2023 - Present


Clearbrook

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director Of Corporate And Foundation Relations

  • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  Introduced new corporate and foundation funders to Clearbrook's mission. Collaborated to develop and launch Strategic Partnership program. Engaged donors with volunteer opportunities and lunch and learn presentations. Introduced new corporate and foundation funders to Clearbrook's mission. Collaborated to develop and launch Strategic Partnership program. Engaged donors with volunteer opportunities and lunch and learn presentations.



Marklund

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

  • May 2011 - Apr 2022

  My goal was to align corporate and foundation philanthropic interests with the needs of Marklund and the clients.I creatively matched sponsorship opportunities with customized benefits to enhance any company’s marketing strategies. Companies may have received exposure through social media campaigns, volunteer opportunities, website recognition, logoed signage, and give-aways to thousands of event participants.But wait… there’s more! I strategically connected Marklund’s needs with foundations’ funding initiatives. Opportunities included capital requests for specialized (and expensive!) medical equipment, programmatic support, operating, technology implementation, program expansion, etc. Marklund’s foundation supporters invest in the lives of nearly 300 individuals with severe and profound developmental disabilities throughout the greater metropolitan Chicago area annually. Show less

• Various Marketing/Development Positions

  • May 2005 - May 2011

  I was at Marklund quite awhile… (And there were another 3 years from 1999-2002.) In all that time, I was never afraid to dive headfirst in the different areas of the marketing/development pool. I understand the importance of all the roles that impact fundraising, including marketing, public relations/communications, event management/development, newsletters, database, direct mail, etc. And I’m never afraid to roll up my sleeves and help wherever needed to best meet the needs of the individuals served. Show less