Lumi Advisors empowers nonprofit organizations to raise the funds they need for their causes, projects, or initiatives. We believe that every noble endeavor deserves the support it requires, and we're here to make that happen.As Senior Vice President, Client Engagement, I work closely with our clients to provide strategy development, coaching, and technical assistance. Our firm tailor-fits each client with a comprehensive assessment, recommendations, and help with implementation. Our clients include nonprofits of any size, from small organizations with no full-time development staff, to major cultural and educational organizations.

Supporting the University of California Los Angeles School of Law. External Relations, development communications, programming, alumni engagement. I oversee annual fund development, alumni relations, events, programming, donor stewardship, and donor communication.

Raised over 25 Million Dollars for LGBTQ scholarships and leadership training programs from generous donors, corporations, and foundation partners, adding over 10,000 new donors.Provide leadership for LA-based fundraising team of 4, as well as lead for event producers and talent procurement for successful annual gala known as Point Honors.Provide board and volunteer management, organizing regional fundraising events, procuring new donor prospects in major west coast cities.

Raise and manage private support for the University of Colorado Denver, School of Public Affairs. Accomplishments: Raised over $1Million in private support and nearly $3Million in future gift bequests. Manage prospect portfolio of 80+ individuals and foundations.

Political and nonprofit finance consulting and strategic development. Clients include: Paula Sandoval for City Council, Steve Saunders for City Council, Albus Brooks for City Council, Adoption Options

Raise and manage private philanthropy for the University of Colorado Denver, School of Public Affairs and College of Architecture and Planning.Position was absorbed into University of Colorado Denver organizational structure in July, 2013.

Fundraising professional on Colorado's gubernatorial race for John Hickenlooper. Accomplishments:Organized call time program for statewide gubernatorial racePlanned over 50 fundraising eventsRaised over 4.5 million dollars with finance team through events, direct mail and online programsManaged donor relations and finance committeeManaged team of interns and volunteersFamiliar with NGP, VAN, and online contribution systems

Organized large call time program for statewide gubernatorial raceUpdated NGP program with donor informationAssisted Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director with improving system for efficiency

Assisted the Director of Marketing, Community Outreach and Alumni AffairsDeveloped and maintained School of Public Affairs job resources, building our resource list to over 100 job resource sites Communicated daily with alumni and students in regards to career, training, and internship opportunities

Directed non-profit business association with 200+ members and annual budget of over $100KPlanned 20+ events annually ranging from 30 to 300+ attendees and over 30 corporate sponsorsSuccessfully re-branded organization with new name and logoRepresented the public face of the organization to donors, media, community leaders, and our membershipCorporate sponsorship increased 33% to nearly 30 businesses and organizations Worked with volunteer Board of Directors and organized all board functions

Organized communities and constituencies to support ballot initiativeSecured endorsements from hundreds of public officials, community leaders and organizations in support of the Domestic Partnership Rights and Responsibilities Act (Referendum I)Led team of 20+ staff and volunteers for get-out-the-vote operations in Grand JunctionSpoke to dozens of churches and organizations

Operated call-time fundraising effort for candidate in New York’s 19th Congressional District Managed a donor list of nearly 5000 people and raised nearly $200KMaintained candidate calendar for fundraisingFiled FEC reports on a quarterly basis

Investigated auto liability and injury claimsNegotiated and settled injury settlements with claimants and attorneysMet or exceeded performance goals for claimant contact, attorney rep rate, and severityAdjuster licensed in Texas and North Carolina (expired)Sales licensed in North Carolina (expired)

* Taught Kindergarten - 12th Grade Theatre Art * Tutored at-risk students for Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) * Produced three student performances, two Holiday performances, and other special events