Lead Resource Development team growing organizational revenue 5%+ on average annually; cultivate and steward major donor portfolio increasing Alexis de Tocqueville Society support by 48% during my tenure. Oversee communications and marketing team to create consistent donor messaging and community-wide brand awareness for our work in youth and education and financial stability.

Responsible for implementing, supporting, evaluating, developing and leading United Way’s year round fundraising efforts, major gifts and affinity programs. Oversee $5M+ annual revenue goal through strategic planning and the leadership of development staff. Directly manage our major giving society portfolio of 125+ members with an annual card value of over $2M.

Responsible for developing, supporting and leading United Way’s year-round employee workplace fundraising efforts ($2.5M) and individual leadership giving affinity initiatives. Promote United Way of Larimer County’s vision and mission in the community through the development of our annual campaign plan, specific strategies and related analysis in order to retain and grow donor support. Accountable for annual campaign and leadership fundraising goals while managing resource development staff and volunteers and assisting with campaign-related events.

Served as a major gift officer in the Warner College of Natural Resources, soliciting support for student scholarships, fellowships, cutting-edge research and world class faculty. Assisted with alumni relations, communications and development efforts for the needs of all 5 departments and various other special units and projects as assigned. Increased alumni support through annual, endowed, planned and blended gifts.

Responsible for all of the development efforts at Respite Care; served as the local team leader for Benevon, coordinating major fundraising and special events, donor development, grant/proposal writing, marketing and PR.

Develop, implement and oversee all fundraising events for Northern Colorado including the annual Walk MS, Bike MS, Dinner of Champions and Women Against MS Luncheon. Assist with related marketing, public relations and donor development. Management of staff and volunteers.

Managed workplace giving campaigns for local businesses, the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County and Poudre School District. Public speaking, volunteer management and special event development.