Grant writing, prospecting and research, foundation and corporate relations Annual campaigns, Direct mail program designDevelopment department startup, strategy, planningInterim assignments Event management, design Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) implementation design and fundraising effortsOrganizational messaging, strategy

Responsible for all aspects of grants cultivation and management from private, corporate, and government funders.Responsible for writing, preparing, submitting all proposals and reports including monitoring program deliverables and budgets. Managed all aspects of maintaining and growing the individual donor base of SkyTruth. Identified new funding opportunities from private foundations, multilateral organizations, corporate giving programs, and individuals.Managed communications consultant to create and manage social media strategy, new communication materials for donors and supporters, including development of outward-facing publications and materials, blogs, and website. Ensured the quality and accuracy of donor and public-facing communications,including annual reports, project reports, and reports to the Board of Directors. Maintained SkyTruth's brand and raising awareness and understanding of the mission.

Oversee all aspects of the Annual Campaign and Corporate and Foundations programs. Set budget goals for annual campaign along with reporting and analysis responsibilities. Maintain primary responsibility for annual donor stewardship. Create strategy, write copy, and coordinate all direct mail, online fundraising efforts, and multi-channel campaigns with communications team. Manage direct mail contractor and mail house. Set annual prospects goals and projections for grants; foundation prospect research and cultivation. Write and manage all grant and reporting activities in collaboration with conservation and stewardship staff. Collaborate with finance team on budgets and documentation necessary for submissions and reporting. Effectively communicate Land Trust efforts, programs, and projects both verbally and in writing internally and externally. Coordinate corporate volunteer activities. Prospecting, cultivation, and solicitation of corporate funders. Support of Board and Board Development Committee. Assist with planning and strategy for the department. Highlights: Instrumental in successful national one-day multi-channel fundraising efforts, including raising $25k in 2018. Maintaining successful grant award rate, establishing relationships with current funders while bringing new prospects and funding opportunities to the organization. The recent development and implementation of a corporate giving program.

Was responsible for all aspects of corporate fundraising including the development of fundraising strategies organization wide. Assisted with budgeting and planning within the department. Initiated and organized various donor receptions, dinners and events including the Annual Washington, DC Gala. Worked closely with ATC Board of Directors in all areas of fundraising. Collaborated with the Marketing department to develop and implement ATC messages, brand and cause marketing goals including licensing agreements with gear manufacturers. Navigated Capitol Hill for achieving advocacy and fundraising goals. Established, cultivated and maintained relationships with federal and state government, corporate and foundation partners, as well as ATC members and major donors. Proficient in PIDI Donor Direct, The Foundation Center online and social media as fundraising tools. Proven marketing, public relations, and leadership skills. Highlights: Designed and implemented an impactful corporate support program for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), particularly within the outdoor industry.Successfully established and coordinated the first five ATC Annual Washington, DC Galas.

Responsible for composing and coordinating internal/external employee communications with Marketing DepartmentConduct Training Sessions for New Hires, Guest Service and Responsible Alcohol Service.Assist Staff Development Specialist with development and design of training programs.Serve as lead for various employee programs such as Employee of the Month.

Determination of need, development and coordination of staff training activities relating to customer service and organizational communications. Develop and maintain relationships with outside contacts from various health organizations as well as community leaders.Responsible for coordinating and conducting New Hire orientation and preparing training materials.Administration of benefits including orientation regarding benefits and options, open enrollment, coordination with payroll and A/P, assistance with staff questions or problems related to benefits & coordinate with insurance carriers.Assist with staff counseling including addressing staff concerns, problems, and questions.Staff recruitment including interview screening, reference verifications, advertisement placement, position postings and placements.Prepare and maintain job description files.

Curriculum development.Facilitate and maintain an educational classroom environment.Encourage student participation and the reduction of individual communication apprehension.Counsel and offer guidance to students regarding the specific course as well as overall academic performance and professional growth.

Responsible for developing, securing, and administering grants from outside resources, as well as soliciting foundations for potential donations.Recruit new course sponsors and members for USTTI's Board of Directors (Who were required to pay in order to sit on the Board).Develop course curriculum for training sessions sponsored by USTTI's corporate and government partners.Coordinate orientation, training, and graduation sessions.Consult and work with United States Aid for International Development (USAID), embassies abroad, and Foreign Government Agencies to obtain J-1 visas for scholarship recipients.