PAIGE PEABODY
Grosse Pointe,USA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in major gifts fundraising and planned giving strategies at Henry Ford Health System. Proven ability to raise millions annually while cultivating strong donor relationships and collaborating effectively with diverse teams. Expertise in capital campaigns and board development, consistently driving impactful results in philanthropic initiatives. Committed to enhancing funding strategies that further organizational goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editor-in-chief
GROSSE POINTE CITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Grosse Pointe City Lifestyle publication is an established community-focused magazine highlighting the City's businesses and people
- Planned contents according to publication's style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.
- Coordinated with designers to create visually appealing layouts for articles or publications.
- Reviewed and edited content submitted by writers to ensure accuracy, clarity and compliance with company standards.
Consultant
PEABODY & PEABODY
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Professional Philanthropic Consulting Company was established to assist local non-profit organizations with major and planned giving initiatives, recognition programs, and donor marketing plans
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Senior Director of Philanthropy, Planned Giving
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
Detroit, Michigan
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Leading health care and medical services provider in the region
- Established in 1915, HFHS employs over 20,000 employees throughout the organization
- Managed the office's internal operations of planned giving, including but not limited to the administration of bequest expectancies, gift annuity program, marketing, and project management
- Participated in planning and implementing programs and practices that cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, emphasizing developing planned and outright gifts requiring expertise in financial and estate planning
- Coordinated the Planned Giving Council of Advisors and cultivation events surrounding professional advisors
- Tracked and managed information and strategies of all aspects of planned giving
- Managed the membership of the Legacy Society and stewardship strategies, including the Legacy Luncheon, which is held yearly
- Trained, managed, and collaborated with colleagues in communications, prospect management & research, donor relations, and other departments to ensure the success of the planned giving effort
- Leading health care and medical services provider in the region
- Established in 1915, HFHS employs over 20,000 employees throughout the organization
- Trained and Managed Health Systems Senior Gift Officers to raise more money with planned gifts
- Strategically and successfully implemented a system-wide planned giving collaboration campaign to increase planned giving prospects over the 5 hospitals and 38 regional medical centers
- Raised approximately 3-5 million a year and 15 planned gifts a year on average
- Implemented a legacy campaign for leadership in 2015 (Doctors, Nurses, and Executives)
- Created all new donor-centric collateral materials for each campaign, including bi-yearly newsletters, postcards, electronic news feeds, and stewardship mailings
- Created a marketing and stewardship strategy around current donor needs, understanding of planned giving opportunities, and timely tax advantages
- Recreated the annual legacy society event to attract donors and increase planned giving pledges
- Revised the current donor prospecting strategy to identify better donor prospects
Chief Development Officer
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO DETROIT
Detroit, Michigan
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Founded in 1904, BBBS is the leading non-profit mentoring organization in the US
- Its mission is to provide children facing adversity with one-on-one mentoring to help them stay in school and out of trouble
- Collaboratively prepared Resources Operating Plan for BBBSMD's 2011 – 2014 Business Plan, Fund Development Plan, and Strategic Forecast and Moves Management for implementation to increase funding from $1.7M to $5M
- Developed the 'Heroes Circle' campaign, a high-capacity peer-to-peer donor program that raised over $60,000 in commitments in the first two months
- Created a Fund Development Committee, Bowling For Kids Committee, and a Communications Committee of 6 to support the organization's fundraising efforts
- Designed collateral materials to create higher marketing materials for major donors
- Re-wrote several job descriptions for staff members to better assist in support of the department
- Developed a new event manager position to create more effective fundraising events
- Implemented newly created metrics to effectively track the progress of each team member and collective goals
- Founded in 1904, BBBS is the leading non-profit mentoring organization in the US
- Its mission is to provide children facing adversity with one-on-one mentoring to help them stay in school and out of trouble
Executive Director
CAMP FIRE USA, SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL
Southfield, Michigan
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Leading not-for-profit youth development organization
- With its national headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., Camp Fire USA provides all-inclusive, coeducational development programs for over 50,000 youth throughout the United States
- Founded an anti-bullying curriculum and spearheaded a region-wide campaign
- Forged partnerships with large National Corporate Funders
- Designed Marketing Plan for in-school and Camp-based programming
- Partnered with DEPSA to open a Camp Fire Charter School in September 2011
- Implemented a turnaround strategy, revised strategic plan, and diversified funding plan
- Identified and secured a multi-year corporate renter for the Camp
- Created an alum cultivation and legacy campaign
- Leading not-for-profit youth development organization
- With its national headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., Camp Fire USA provides all-inclusive, coeducational development programs for over 50,000 youth throughout the United States
Founder & CEO
ESQUIRE PROPERTIES
Detroit, Michigan
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: #1 residential real estate brokerage firm in Downtown Detroit; specializes in consulting, marketing, and selling large development properties within and around the metro area
- Hired, trained, and managed all sales staff
- Start-up into valued enterprise and successfully branded company as a recognized authority on Development Sales and Detroit Real Estate
- Built company reputation as the #1 firm for receiving the most current market information and #1 provider of strategic aid with marketing and selling products
- Attracted national recognition for superior sales and marketing ability from former Head of Federal Housing Administration, Peter Monroe; managed over 700 of his REO sales
- Played a key role in revitalizing the City of Detroit, leading teams to create numerous publicly lauded developments such as The Westin Book Cadillac, 200 River Place, Harbortown, Garden Court, Ellington, Riverfront Towers, Hines/GM, Griswold, Watermark, Book Cadillac, Bloomfield Park, 1225 Woodward, Crystal Lofts, and Woodland Mews
- #1 residential real estate brokerage firm in Downtown Detroit; specializes in consulting, marketing, and selling large development properties within and around the metro area
Lawyer
Self-employeed
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Expertise includes securities law, real estate transactions, and insurance defense.
- Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements, and contracts.
- Analyzed complex legal issues and provided advice to clients.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations and court decisions.
- Reviewed legal materials for compliance to correct issues.
Arizona Corporation Commission Securities Division
Phoenix, Arizona
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Company Overview: Regulated Securities Dealers and Investment Advisors and enforced Arizona Security and Blue Sky Laws
- Regulated Securities Dealers and Investment Advisors and enforced Arizona Security and Blue Sky Laws
Education
Juris Doctor - Merit Scholarship & Law Review
01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
01.1990
Skills
- Major gifts fundraising
- Planned giving strategies
- Capital campaigns
- Endowment growth
- Annual Giving Programs
- Board development
- Donor relationship management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Michigan State Bar, 01/01/94
Professional Development
- Leadership Detroit Class 30, LD Educational Summit Committee
- The Grosse Pointe Public Library Foundation Board (2019 - Present)
- The Children's Center, Fundraising and Board Development, Board Member (2006 - 2019)
- Henry Ford Cottage Medical Center Council of Advisors (2010-2012)
- Graduate of Benevon Model Fundraising Program
- Nominated for Crain's 'Detroit 40 under 40'
- Recognized in Crain's 'Women in Business'
- Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Donor Perfect, Word, Pages, Excel, Numbers, Constant Contact, PowerPoint, and Outlook trained.
- In-depth knowledge of Stelter marketing products and PG Calc Software.
- Trained in Pentara Planned Giving.
Timeline
Editor-in-chief - GROSSE POINTE CITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
01.2019 - Current
Consultant - PEABODY & PEABODY
01.2019 - Current
Senior Director of Philanthropy, Planned Giving - HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2012 - 01.2019
Chief Development Officer - BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO DETROIT
01.2011 - 01.2012
Executive Director - CAMP FIRE USA, SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL
01.2009 - 01.2011
Founder & CEO - ESQUIRE PROPERTIES
01.2000 - 01.2009
Lawyer - Self-employeed
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Arizona Corporation Commission Securities Division
01.1993 - 01.1995
University of Arizona - Juris Doctor, Merit Scholarship & Law Review
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Sociology
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