Catherine Paschal

Established and executed comprehensive fundraising strategies to achieve organizational goals.

Increased overall giving by 57% during first year of implementation.

Planned and conducted annual Tuition Assistance Benefit to support school mission.

Supported Board of Trustees and Development Committee in strategic initiatives.

Collaborated with Administrative Team to assist Head of School effectively.

Exceeded annual fundraising goals consistently through strategic planning and execution.

Managed portfolio of major gift prospects to cultivate donor relationships.

Oversaw intern program, enhancing skills and contributions to development efforts.

Coordinated efforts of 75+ parent and alumnae volunteers for successful initiatives.

Stewarded major donors to ensure engagement and long-term support.

Supported Board of Trustees and Advancement Committee to align fundraising strategies.

Contributed to Development team by facilitating support for annual auction fundraising.

Initiated first annual fund campaign, achieving 86% parent participation in inaugural year.

Conducted internal capital campaign feasibility study and interviewed potential donors.

Developed white paper, web content, and case study to support campaign messaging.

Provided strategic support to Board of Trustees and Head of School for campaign initiatives.

Directed all fundraising and membership initiatives for museum operations.

Planned and executed annual garden party, generating 20% of operating budget.

Achieved average annual increase of 15% in individual support.

Restructured gift club program, establishing a successful new giving level.

Secured corporate grants for special events, enhancing funding opportunities.

Organized consumer forum for 120 volunteers in San Diego, recognized by White House Conference on Aging.

Contributed as a team member to public education campaign for elderly and caregivers.

Oversaw all development operations, including database management and grant writing initiatives.

Developed and executed a $700,000 annual budget, ensuring financial sustainability.

Authored and edited 60-plus page alumnae magazine and annual report to enhance alumni engagement.

Led staff hiring, management, and evaluation processes to foster team development.

Formulated communications strategy for all publications to improve outreach effectiveness.

Directed volunteer class agent, reunion giving, and phoning programs to boost alumni participation.

Secured first $100,000 annual fund gift, establishing a new fundraising benchmark.

Directed all aspects of annual fund operations to maximize contributions.

Supervised gift coordinator, planning and executing phonathon and class agent programs.

Targeted and solicited over 300 leadership donors to enhance fundraising efforts.

Served as faculty advisor for yearbook, guiding student team in production.