Pamela Puleo
Concord,USA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in working effectively with customers, managing staff, and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful relationships and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Thompson & Associates
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2023 - Current
- Provide estate planning education to nonprofits and their supporters through a planned process, which produces draft plans to share with professional advisors.
- Assess and provide guidance on organizations’ charitable gift planning initiatives and donor programs.
Principal
Puleo & Company
Concord, NH
01.2023 - Current
- Provide nonprofit and individual philanthropic guidance and support to enhance effectiveness and outcomes.
- Provides consultative service and training to support organizational growth and leadership development.
Chief Advancement Officer
CONCORD HOSPITAL
Concord, New Hampshire
01.1989 - 01.2023
- Established and served as the primary executive for the Concord Hospital Trust, Concord Hospital’s philanthropic foundation.
- Oversaw all governance, stewardship, operational and fundraising activities for the Trust.
- Managed stewardship for restricted and unrestricted endowments totaling more than $48 million, including three dedicated grant making funds.
- Oversaw a division that included Public Affairs and Marketing, Volunteer Services, Hospitality Services, the Cancer Boutique and the Gift Shop (29 staff members, eight direct reports).
- Served as the senior philanthropy officer.
- Raised in excess of $85 million during tenure, including directing a number of capital and special project campaigns.
- Managed organization’s Community Benefits Planning and Reporting requirements by facilitating regular Community Health Needs Assessments, establishing health improvement initiatives, and reporting on outcomes.
- Developed and oversaw implementation of a cost-effective, annual communications and marketing plans providing visibility and brand image support for the organization through print and electronic mediums, public relations, direct mail, point-of-service and special promotions campaigns.
- Organized education and advocacy initiatives and other government relations/legislative affairs activities.
Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Studies Program
NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE
Henniker, New Hampshire
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Served as an online professor in the MBA, Nonprofit Leadership Program and Healthcare Administration programs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Master of Science - Management, Nonprofit Leadership
New England College
Henniker, New HampshireBachelor of Science - Communications, Nonprofit Public Relations
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- Relationship building
- Client engagement
- Customer service orientation
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
Affiliations
- Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP)
- New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (NEAHP)
- NH/VT Council of Charitable Gift Planners
Certification
- Fellow, (FCEP), Charitable Estate Planning
- Fellow (FAHP), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
- Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
Timeline
Associate
Thompson & Associates
01.2023 - Current
Principal
Puleo & Company
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Studies Program
NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE
01.2013 - 01.2017
Chief Advancement Officer
CONCORD HOSPITAL
01.1989 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Management, Nonprofit Leadership
New England College
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Nonprofit Public Relations
Boston University