Denise Nicastro
Market Director
Clifton Park,NY
Summary
Passionate and highly motivated Market Director with over 12 years of proven success though experienced leadership, strategic planning, and management skills. Dedicated professional with history of meeting organization goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Director
JDRF
Albany, NY
02.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the strategic direction of the NENY market to drive profitable, diversified, and sustainable year-over-year growth in the chapter
- Achieved Market fundraising revenue of $1.5million via identification, cultivation and solicitation of new and on-going major individual donors and corporate partners
- Maintained strong leadership, management, and growth of the chapter ensuring the on-going development of a strong and engaged Board
- Directly support and maintain the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF
Sr National Account Manager
Pandion Optimization Alliance
Rochester, NY
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Manage and support non-acute health care and business industry accounts, providing and maintaining strong customer relationships
- Work directly with the COO to identify potential contract participation based on volume requirements
- Strategically formulate and align plan with COO and management team to develop new growth in industry
- Responsible for $10million sales volume for new growth.
Development Director
JDRF
Latham, NY
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Formulate, implement, and lead strategies and tactics for chapter fundraising and Development activities to increase and sustain growth
- Identify, build, and steward relationships with community, civic and corporate leaders
- Volunteer and donor prospect development and engagement in JDRF activities
- Establish a network and represent the organization in professional societies/organizations
- Establish, evaluate, and maintain standards for all JDRF priority events and non-event programs, including Major Giving, Walk, Gala, and Special Events
- Directly support and maintain the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF
Associate Director
American Diabetes Association
Albany, NY
03.2009 - 01.2015
- Managed and directed Tour de Cure Cycling Annual Event
- Achieved a gross income of $1.3 million as staff lead for 2015 Tour de Cure cycling event
- Recorded as the highest yielding gross income in the history of the event
- Recruited and managed Executive Committee to assist with corporate sponsorship and team recruitment
- Ensured Tour participation increases through rider and team retention and recruitment
- Ensured strong knowledgeable event/activity volunteer leadership for Tour de Cure
- Raised awareness of diabetes and the mission of ADA
Education
SUNY Cortland
Skills
Extensive personal network
undefinedTimeline
Market Director
JDRF
02.2020 - Current
Sr National Account Manager
Pandion Optimization Alliance
06.2019 - 02.2020
Development Director
JDRF
01.2015 - 06.2019
Associate Director
American Diabetes Association
03.2009 - 01.2015
SUNY Cortland
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