Abby Cahalan Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, Us

La Jolla, Ca, Us

- Responsible for meeting annual fundraising metrics while managing a portfolio of 150 prospects to support Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium.- Coordinated and executed the grant proposal process in collaboration with Birch Aquarium Education to support access to STEM education for students across San Diego County. - Served on the Birch Aquarium EDI Council to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion for staff and guests, specifically applying EDI principles to development practices and grant proposals.- Managed three annual support groups including the Friends of Birch Aquarium, E.W. Scripps Associates, and the Friends of the Collections through acquisition, renewals, stewardship and benefits fulfillment.- Planned and executed VIP development events ranging from small receptions to larger scale exhibit opening celebrations.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

- Provided frontline fundraising support to Johns Hopkins Medicine departments including Gynecology and Obstetrics, the Children's Center, and the Heart and Vascular Institute - Supported special project, proposal, & pipeline efforts with fundraising teams across the institution- Used data analytics to streamline internal partnerships, constituent outreach, & transparent reporting

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

- Served on the Data Management Team to develop pipeline building strategies and tools to support lead generation development- Developed and enforce data consistency for trusted impact reporting using graphic design and Tableau for data-driven storytelling- Tracked collaboration, communication preferences, and expectations for 42 fundraising units across Johns Hopkins University and Medicine- Provided travel and administrative support to 4 Major Gift Officers and the Director as they travel across the country completing 75 trips per year

Washington, Dc, Us

- Interviewed program leaders for stewardship reports detailing endowed STEM programs- Assisted with member needs for the National Air and Space Society and Wall of Honor- Managed database and prospect research to draw connections between individuals and organizations

College Park, Md, Us

- Supported two philanthropy classes; Special Topics in Public Policy: Global Perspectives on Leading and Investing in Social Change and Honors Colloquium: Redefining and Experimenting with Philanthropy. Each class was provided a $7,500 grant to give to the cause and organization chosen collectively by the students. - Guided discussions to consider sustainable, systemic impact and community based solutions- Coordinated the grant giving process with qualified organizations- Developed public speaking skills through weekly instruction and student support

College Park, Md, Us

- Provided administrative support including contact reports, briefings, and trip itineraries- Generated stewardship projects including photo books and thank you notes- Stewarded events with donors and recruiters for career fairs, banquets, and scholarship receptions

College Park, Md, Us

- Supported the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences to build relationships with donors, alumni, and friends who have the potential to give gifts of $50,000+ - Researched and prepared development officers for discovery, cultivation, and solicitation visits- Collaborated to plan the University Relations Summer Summit event with over 200 attendees- Created professional stewardship projects profiling over 50 scholarship recipients over 30 years- Attended and contributed a student perspective to donor visits and volunteer meetings

Annapolis, Maryland, Us

- Upheld and generated new partnerships with vendors, and solicited for event donations- Planned the annual Bridal Showcase hosting 25 vendors and 150 guests- Used design and calligraphy skills to create social media content and art to be reused at events