Tamar Schiess

For more than 25 years, I fostered relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations on behalf of non-profit institutions in Greater Boston matching mission with donor intent. I have witnessed first-hand how money, prudently invested, improves the lives of families and the health of communities. During the pandemic, I was licensed as a Financial Advisor. In that role, I thoughtfully and strategically guided my clients in investment decisions to help them achieve their hopes and dreams. I provided every client with targeted, comprehensive financial advice and portfolio management, delivered with the highest level of personal service and professional integrity. Ultimately, I returned to mission-driven work and am now looking to use my versatile, creative, and people-focused skills and experience in a new and exciting capacity.

• Achieved a 317% increase in funding from corporate, private, and government agencies by directing a grant writer in crafting persuasive proposals, significantly expanding financial resources for the organization.
• Created, branded and launched comprehensive Grateful Patient Program, including marketing collateral and website to engage patients, caregivers, and Health System executive and clinical leadership on a 'shoe string' budget; Raised more than $500,000 in three years.
• Redefined and re-launched leadership phase of stalled $4.9M capital campaign to ensure long-range stability that enabled private school to move forward its campus improvement plan.
• In the wake of 9/11, brought 'CANstruction', to the Museum of Science with partners in the private, public, and non-profit sectors which brought architectural and engineering wonders and education to a broad audience.
• Reengineered Raiser’s Edge database and data entry protocols and re-coded more than 300,000 records; ensured effective analysis and sound strategic planning in future fiscal years. Built on this experience when transitioning a larger database from eTapesty to DonorView.
• Trained Board Members and volunteer solicitors to use fundraising tools effectively, including case statements as effective introductions to capital campaigns.