-Provide thoughtful and visionary executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering-Lead a team to growth through a pandemic-Currently responsible for a team of 14 and a budget of $3.4 million-6 consecutive years of exceeding financial targets -Have grown the foundation from $2.8 million in assets to $4.8 million in a 5 year period.-Experience building collaborative partnerships to amplify the mission of the organization-Have introduced health equity as a priority for the organization Recruited staff and board DE&I experts to ensure we are addressing disparities within underserved communities-Introduced a new evidence-based program that addresses cancer related financial toxicity -Have played a key role in growing our board with C-Suite and executive level leadership-Have grown our corporate partner base extensively in the last 5 years-Lead the organization through the development and implementation of two strategic plans-Have built a culture of collaboration between departments and recognize positive contributions-Maintain regular and ongoing board communication to build strong relationships -Work closely and openly with the board and its committees, ensuring ongoing communication of risks, issues as well as successes-Provide strategic leadership and hands-on management for all of the administrative and operational functions of the organization

-Responsible for all operations for 15 office sites in an 18 state area-Responsible for all revenue targets reaching $30,000,000 annually-including corporate giving, major gifts, --special events, online revenue and foundations-Responsible for Executing 27 camps for kids with diabetes serving 3,500 kids annually-Developed and executed a multi-million dollar challenge grant to fund camps nationwide-Translate business plan to strategies and tactics to achieve and exceed targets-Initiated programs to address social determinants of health-Provide oversight and direction for 18 boards -Developed many collaborative partnerships to help deliver essential programming -Consistently performed to achieve and exceed budgeted revenue

-Responsible for all revenue targets reaching $10,000,000 annually-including corporate giving, major gifts, special events, online revenue and foundations.-Lead a team of 26 staff with 5 direct reports-Responsible for the leadership, recruitment and development for board of directors -Instituted a stewardship program to cultivate major donors.-Developed a corporate giving platform-Have built sound executive relationships throughout the corporate community in the Twin Cities.-Proven ability to identify and build strong internal and external relationships with a variety of volunteers, staff, physicians, partner organizations and other stakeholders -Relationship builder with a track record of productive, satisfying strategic alliances.-Built a Young Professional Leadership Council to develop young professionals and broaden our reach. In the first year this council generated over $50,000 in new revenue.-Initiated congressional visits with local and federal representatives to be the voice for those with diabetes.-Developed a Family Link program to offer support to families with children that are newly diagnosed with diabetes.

-Working as the Executive Director of the American Diabetes Association I was responsible for a $4.2 million budget and covered- MN, ND and WI. -Responsible for all revenue targets reaching $4.2 million annually-including corporate giving, major gifts, special events, online revenue and foundations.-Lead a team of 14 staff with 4 direct reports-Responsible for the leadership, recruitment and development for board of directors in 3 states -Built sound executive relationships throughout the corporate community-Proven ability to identify and build strong internal and external relationships with a variety of volunteers, staff, physicians, partner organizations and other stakeholders -Relationship builder with a track record of productive, satisfying strategic alliances.-Built a Young Professional Leadership Council to develop young professionals and broaden our reach. In the first year this council generated over $50,000 in new revenue.-Initiated congressional visits with local and federal representatives to be the voice for those with diabetes.

-Was responsible for all fund development strategy including, corporate Giving, e-revenue, planned giving, major gifts and individual giving.-Lead all marketing efforts for the organization including the roll out of a new name and identity.-Recruited, engaged and worked with development committees and board-Actively participated as a member of the executive team and other key management teams.-Participated with the CEO, staff and governing body to define the organization’s mission and direction.-Lead biannual strategic planning process for Development Division; lead the development of the Division’s strategic initiatives, goals and objectives, and clearly communicate them within the Division and within the organization-Provided leadership in the development and implementation of the annual financial plan preparation process, including accurate and timely forecasting of revenues and expenses in detail as required by the plan.-Developed and execute plans to achieve endowment, major gift goals and capital campaigns-Recruited, selected and hired direct report staff in standards and cultural requirements to meet Development Division needs.-Held staff accountable for achieving assigned development division goals, objectives and performance standards.

A nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. -Responsible for a fund development team to generate $13,000,000 annually.-Have worked throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.-Developed business plans and strategic initiatives to increase market penetration for optimal results.-Lead a fund development/community relations team of 55 fund development staff to achieve desired results by monitoring and classifying the progress and outcomes of the team through effective performance management principles and strategic metrics.-Worked with the development team hands on in the field to generate leads and demonstrate donor and corporate cultivation.-Developed the professional development of the team to ensure strong bench strength.-Coached and mentored staff on prospect cultivation for sponsorship opportunities by setting daily, weekly and monthly targets to achieve an end result of 1.2 million dollars in corporate giving.-Worked closely with managers and team members to ensure strategic measures are taken to identify opportunities in the short term and long term to achieve account cultivation.-Responsible for the fund development team to recruit a minimum of 3,000 new accounts annually.-Monitored all operations and budgets to ensure efficiency targets are met.-Consistently achieved and exceeded fund development performance targets.-Major gift, corporate gift and individual giving experience-

-Administered the Annual Giving Department to ensure successful program implementation.-Worked to ensure staff had the training, materials, and support they needed to be successful in achieving desired goals.-Evaluated internal and external market trends in order to develop Annual Giving Strategic Plans. Provided direction and support to regional business planning development, including evaluation and recommendations related to key external constituent groups, including communities, market segments, and major accounts.-Oversaw Annual Giving budgeting process as well as complied with all relevant policies and procedures.-Supplied continuous and effective communication, tracking, and reporting to attain income and donor goals and objectives in adherence to organizational policies and standards.-Supervised American Cancer Society Midwest Donor Care Program in adherence to nationwide procedures and standards.-Rendered strategic direction and oversight to direct marketing operations.-uccessfully led and directed special event programs, including Daffodil Days, MW Golf Pass, Walk/Run, Direct Mail, Telemarketing, Memorial, Notes to Neighbors programs.-Provided successful vision, leadership, and direction of the Midwest Division Annual Giving program for the American Cancer Society.

-Offered direction and leadership to seven Community Relations staff to achieve a fundraising goal of 2.1 million dollars.-Addressed difficult conversations with staff when performance issues arose.-Monitored and evaluated progress in achieving results through effective performance management practices and frequent monitoring of key metrics and communication.-Interviewed and hired the right talent to ensure a successful team.-Persuaded the team and provided proven fundraising strategies to help the team reach success.-Oversaw Community Relations staff through effective implementation of community presence and fundraising strategies.-Stimulated and built a team atmosphere that resulted in successful outcomes.-Streamlined community development components of Integrated Business Plan in assigned territory.

-Facilitated volunteer recruitment and training for special events.-Recruited and cultivated key relationships to maintain and grow fundraising with special events.-Responsible for an annual $400,000 fund development goal.-Singlehandedly managed all aspects of portfolio of special events.-Established and maintained community-based relationships with community leaders, including worksites, health care systems, and corporations. Raised funds through special events and building community presence for the American Cancer Society.