Katy O'Toole
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record at ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, excelling in fundraising and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded the creation of advisory councils, driving year-over-year funding growth. Adept in budget management and risk assessment, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances team performance and innovation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
04.2022 - Current
- Built two advisory councils and one gala committee from the ground up, consisting of community leaders and high-value supporters.
- I hired a full team within two months of my start date in the position, utilizing candidate search best practices, and my own network within the market.
- Organized regular meetings with committee and council members to discuss initiatives and gather feedback.
- Managed budget development for all of the 14 programs within the Kentucky office.
- Performed risk assessments to identify potential operational, legal, or brand issues across each program, and ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant regulations.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders, partners, media, donors, and community leaders to consistently increase year-over-year funding and win the coveted "Crown Jewel" award within our multi-state territory.
- Oversaw and assisted in the execution of over 40 coordinated special events to raise awareness and funds for the organizational mission.
- Promoted the mission through outreach, advocacy, and an enhanced online presence, including a social media calendar.
- Worked directly with high-wealth donors and contributing companies, utilizing the moves management best practices, while coaching a team on portfolio management.
- Utilized my passion for servant leadership to create a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and encourages employee engagement.
Sr. Director of Development
UofL Brown Cancer Center
Louisville, KY
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Directed staff in planning and executing annual and long-term operational goals through comprehensive philanthropy program implementation.
- Managed the coordination of special events such as galas, golf tournaments, luncheons.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of donor recognition programs and walls.
- Cultivated relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.
- Directed the preparation of reports on development activities for board members and other stakeholders.
- Collaborated within a matrixed environment on website design projects related to online giving platform.
- Assisted in the creation of inaugural patient giving program across multiple hospitals/divisions within UofL Health.
- Collaborated with University Advancement, marketing, PR, and Brown Cancer Center leadership to design and implement giving programs for Owen’s Wish, Division of Immunotherapy, and Division of Blood and Marrow Transplant.
- Cultivated, solicited and confirmed largest gift in the last decade to the organization.
Account Supervisor
Doe-Anderson
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Doe-Anderson Inc. is the third oldest independent agency in the US
- Managed Maker’s Mark global brand initiatives including international market city fortress planning and new product launches
- Worked with distillery and brand team to create a remote Private Select experience that brings the magic of the distillery to in-market accounts
- Oversaw a team of high performers dedicated brand development.
Account Director
Scoppechio
02.2005 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Scoppechio/Creative Alliance was one of the top 100 largest US agencies with billings at that time in excess of $170M
- Strategically defined concepts for franchisee partners and worked directly with creatives, art directors, production artists and print production each month to produce promotional, grand-opening and local-store-marketing elements, including outdoor billboards/bulletins, radio broadcast, print, digital display, signage and street-level resources
- Directly managed diverse team to increase 2010 A&W franchise print volume by 71% over 2009, 2012 KFC and A&W new business by 40% over 2011, and 2013 new clients by 24% over 2012
- Designed and implemented a modernized mailer using contemporary design software and modified our delivery system to save our team over $140K each year
- Exponential growth of role over the 11 years of my tenure
- Successfully led and grew 4 teams across KFC including franchisee, merchandizing, grand openings and bi-lingual television
Education
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Sustainability
University of Louisville
01-2027
Certificate Executive Education - Managing Stakeholders in Complex Projects
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA04-2025
Certificate School of Business - Communicating Persuasively And Building Trust
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & English
University of Louisville
01.2001
Skills
- Presentation
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Quick Learning
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Office Suite
- Moves Management proficiency
- Effective communication
- Event coordination
- Team building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Fundraising expertise
- Media relations
- Board relations
- Public speaking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Sr. Director of Development
UofL Brown Cancer Center
03.2018 - 04.2022
Account Supervisor
Doe-Anderson
01.2016 - 01.2018
Account Director
Scoppechio
02.2005 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Sustainability
University of Louisville
Certificate Executive Education - Managing Stakeholders in Complex Projects
University of California, Berkeley
Certificate School of Business - Communicating Persuasively And Building Trust
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & English
University of Louisville
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