12
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Non-Profit Leader and Senior Fundraising Strategist with over 30 years experience in the non-profit sector. Talented at hiring, coaching, and guiding high-performance fundraising teams. Consistent record of meeting and exceeding goals as well as creating strong community partnerships. Specialties include mission alignment, collaboration amongst peers and non-transactional donor relationships.
Work History
Regional Chief Development Officer
6 Years 8 Months- Lead team of 7 to strengthen fundraising efforts by developing and executing comprehensive annual development plans.
- Secured major gifts for organizational growth through effective identification, cultivation, and solicitation of high-net-worth individuals.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish strategic priorities and align fundraising initiatives accordingly.
- Optimized development team performance through ongoing coaching, professional development, and goal setting.
- Strengthened fundraising efforts by developing and executing comprehensive annual development plans.
Director of Mission Advancement
2 Years 8 Months- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Oversaw development efforts for the Schools of Health Professions, Nursing and Pharmacy in addition to supporting additional programs and efforts for the University.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the University's overall growth strategy and market reach.
Senior Director of Development
3 Years 5 Months- Identified, cultivated and solicited gifts from prospects focusing on workplace giving, individuals, corporations, corporate foundations and organizations. Increased revenue by 3% the first year.
- Led volunteer cabinet to increase funds raised through businesses and individuals related to the financial services industry.
- Led effort behind strategic development and implementation of Waukesha County initiative including enhancing existing relationships and acquiring new corporate, individual and workplace giving donors. Reach increased by 9%.
Director of Campaign and Corporate Development
5 Months- Analyzed existing corporate relationships, and processes for identify new prospects and created comprehensive strategy.
- Collaborated with corporations and community leaders to increase sponsorship support by 130%.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Campaign Director
1 Year 5 Months- Led two of LLS's largest campaigns: the Light the Night Walk (in four different communities) and the Man/Woman of the Year Campaign (in two markets).
- Managed campaign budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum impact.
- Recruited and trained volunteers, resulting in a dedicated and effective team of supporters.
- Implemented marketing and development strategies which resulted in two year revenue growth fo r Light the Night 19% and 17% respectively.
- Developed volunteer recruitment strategies which resulted in an increase in the Man/Woman of the Year Campaign of 43% over the previous year.
Education
MBA - Nonprofit Management
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Fundraising Expertise
Partnership Development
Donor Relations
Major Gifts Cultivation
Board Development
Strategic Planning
Team Building and Mentoring
Volunteer Development
Inspirational Leadership
Certification
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
Timeline
Regional Chief Development Officer
American Red Cross
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Director of Mission Advancement
Concordia University Wisconsin
07.2017 - 03.2020Read More
Senior Director of Development
United Performing Arts Fund
01.2014 - 06.2017Read More
Director of Campaign and Corporate Development
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, Wisconsin Chapter
07.2013 - 12.2013Read More
Campaign Director
Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Wisconsin Chapter
02.2012 - 07.2013Read More
Concordia University Wisconsin
MBA from Nonprofit Management
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University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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