Patricia Prunty
Pleasant Valley,NY
Summary
Accomplished fundraising executive offering 30+ years of experience looking for leadership positions with mission driven organizations. Adept at developing solid fundraising plans and partnerships that build into major donations and a culture of philanthropy to sustain the organization.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Philanthropy
Family Services
04.2022 - Current
- Raise major gifts for Capital Campaign and Annual Fund. Work closely with individuals, politicians and foundations to advocate for support for Family Services. Raised over $400,000 the first 6 months and over $1M the first year.
- Oversaw marketing and created new plans and directions for Family Services. Used creative marketing to get free advertising and grow understanding of programs.
- Work as a C suite executive helping with the direction of the organization.
Chief Development Officer
FDR Presidential Library & Museum/Roosevelt Inst.
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Directed fundraising for Presidential Library, increased membership, focused on major and planned gifts and expanded donor base
- Raised major gifts by working closely with Board Members and secured several seven figure gifts
- Increased average gift amounts to Annual Fund by 44% and increased number of donations by 54%
- Brought creativity and new ideas to mail campaigns. Significantly improved working relationship between Roosevelt Institute and Roosevelt Library
Vice President of Philanthropy
Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Directed fundraising for $9M healthcare organization that served low-income populations
- Integral part of crafting new marketing program for affiliate
- Planned and executed many events including, house parties, informational gatherings, concerts, galas and garden parties
- Exhibited tireless energy, positive attitude and impactful leadership
Foundation Executive Director
Dutchess Community College
09.2002 - 09.2013
- Implemented aggressive fundraising plan that supported hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, raising more than $12.2M over 10 years.
- Increased Trustee giving by 900% and finished $3.4M Capital Campaign
- Included students in campaign successful raising $1M to match federal grant
- Worked closely with President on priorities to improve and enhance campus facilities for students
Director of Development
Eleanor Roosevelt Center At Val-Kill
09.1999 - 09.2002
- Successfully brought $3M appropriation to Roosevelt sites
- Developed and implemented fundraising plans for Board members that increased giving by 50%
- Started first major gift program that significantly helped Eleanor Roosevelt Center expand important leadership programs
Director of Development
Poughkeepsie Day School
05.1993 - 09.1999
- Implemented new donor software
- Increased giving by over 60%, worked closely with Director and Board members
- Created alumni programming
- Engaged Board members and parents to help plan events and raise money for scholarships and other vital programs
Associate Director of Major Gifts
Bard College
01.1986 - 05.1993
- Worked hand in hand with Vice President and other staff to increase giving by 35%, especially major and planned gifts, as part of new innovative programming
- Traveled around northeast to visit older alumni classes as part of personal fundraising approach
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Western New England University
Springfield, MAMaster of Arts - Nonprofit Management
Regis University
Denver, COSkills
- CRM Integration
- Mission Strategies
- Event Promotion
- Letter Writing
- Grants Coordination
- Goal Establishment
- Campaign Conceptualization
Recipient of the Athena Award, the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Award and the Alumni Special Award
Honored with the Athena Award for leadership and volunteer work to help women and girls succeed and the Roosevelt Award for going above and beyond for many years for a local organization. Worked tirelessly to help Alumni Office at Western New England raise money and gain additional alumni donors.
Timeline
Vice President of Philanthropy
Family Services
04.2022 - Current
Chief Development Officer
FDR Presidential Library & Museum/Roosevelt Inst.
09.2018 - 01.2022
Vice President of Philanthropy
Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley
02.2014 - 04.2018
Foundation Executive Director
Dutchess Community College
09.2002 - 09.2013
Director of Development
Eleanor Roosevelt Center At Val-Kill
09.1999 - 09.2002
Director of Development
Poughkeepsie Day School
05.1993 - 09.1999
Associate Director of Major Gifts
Bard College
01.1986 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Western New England University
Master of Arts - Nonprofit Management
Regis University
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