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Responsible for providing overall leadership to achieve philanthropic fundraising goals and objectives of the Michigan Dental Association Foundation. Responsible for the strategic implementation of the organization’s programs, administration, and resource development.• Create and implement the annual fundraising plan.• Oversee the development of policies and procedures; annual and planned giving campaigns, cultivation and stewardship events and the management of the donor database and donor communication programs to achieve fundraising objectives. • Manage the Foundation budget and the development of fundraising financial reports. • Lead the expansion of major gifts, planned giving, and programs as major pillars in the Foundation.• Maintain effective relationships with donor prospects, dentists, business and community leaders to promote public support and awareness of the MDA Foundation.

United States

Areas of Expertise:Operational Turnaround; Board Development; Long-Term Strategic Planning; Team Leadership; Talent Acquisition Team; Culture of Philanthropy; Nonprofit Financial Management; Policies & Procedures.Chief Operating Officer | Aid The Neway | October 2020 to April 2021 Responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operations of Aid the Neway, a Startup. Served as a member of the Leadership Team assuring the development and implementation of the corporation’s mission, vision, values, and long-term strategic plan, including annual operational objectives for programs and services.

Greater Grand Rapids, Mi

My role was to be a strategic partner and tactical leader that help accomplish the client’s goals and manage complex projects. I strategized and developed full-scope strategy communications recommendations for all customers.I was responsible for managing the consumer engagement programs within the entire agency in Michigan and Indiana:• Hired and counseled an engaged, competent, and qualified staff, maximizing the use of human resources to achieve the goals and objectives • Ensured the right diverse balance of skills and talents were properly deployed so that agency goals and objectives are achieved• Embraced and encouraged diversity on all level

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

I managed all aspects of the Company’s administrative operations, including fundraising, donor relations, strategic planning, budgeting, building and facilities management and overseeing the entire artistic, administrative, and production staff.Led all areas of development for the organization and set philanthropy strategies, defined a vision for advancement. • Designed and implemented appropriate infrastructure to support a comprehensive, best-practices program that fosters a culture of philanthropy• Fostered organizational priorities, retained existing funders, and attracted substantial new philanthropic support from individual donors, foundations, and corporations• Managed a portfolio of high-priority prospects and conducted personal face-to-face cultivation/solicitation calls each fiscal yearBuilt an internal operations culture of trust, transparency, and accountability• Successfully led the organization into an innovative future; united and inspired the business and artistic teams as well the production staff and independent contractors• Built trust amongst the leadership board, funders, partners, and community, and developed a cohesive culture with clear outcomes and accountability measures• Ensured the talented and dedicated staff had the guidance to sustain the highest quality of workDiversity, Inclusion, and Equity New Initiatives• Opened a dialogue and created partnerships with community members and organizations to improve Inclusion and access to performances, events, education opportunities and programs.Managed and oversaw Human Resources to ensure best-in-class practices• Served as a thought partner on employment policies and practices, benefits, and regulatory compliance• Developed critical organization systems, policies, and processes, ensuring that staff, information, and technology work effectively within the departments• Maintained relationships with legal counsel and engaged as necessary

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

I oversaw the daily operation of the organization office: developed and maintained operating budgets, created and implemented marketing strategies, negotiated and executed all guest artists agreements, served as spokesperson and main contact for all media relations activities, and developed and implemented a comprehensive board-driven fundraising strategy.Fundraising• Developed strategies to increase philanthropic revenue, the donor pipeline, and retention. • Worked closely with the board of trustees to cultivate, solicit, manage, and steward a portfolio of principal gift prospects comprised of high-net-worth donors and national foundations and who will make six- to seven-figure gifts• Created a clear, specific advancement plan with milestones to achieve progress toward long term and immediate operational and fundraising goals that provide philanthropic support for the mission, vision and strategic priorities• Managed and maintained current donor relationships while cultivating new relationships with donors, corporations, foundations and other philanthropic organizations to build the organization visibility and impact• Worked closely with the volunteer auxiliaries to maximize the talent and contribution of those groupsOperations• Widen the organization’s marketing, public relations, and communications strategies, setting the direction for growing the audience, including a broader base of younger patrons• Assessed and addressed key operational issues, such as the identification and selection of appropriate patron management software, timely and accurate reporting to the Board, and other technological investments that will ensure increased efficiency and effectiveness• Developed and executed a master plan for the organization operations, including negotiation and execution of concert and rehearsal hall leases, contracts with musicians for performances as well as recordings, and respond to the orchestra on all policy issues

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

School for excellence and fulfillment through music education and performance; building a performing arts experience to last a lifetime - Provided the overall leadership for the School: business, operations, and administrative efforts.Administration & Operations• Nurtured the school’s vitality by recognizing changing demographics and proactively identifying new strategic partnerships • Increased funding for after-school programs for at-risk children• Built student loyalty by establishing stronger protocols for student placement and guidance • Maximized community access to the school’s resources by placing priority on financial aid and programming flexibility • Managed all aspect of budget operations, marketing and publicity efforts - ensured that the School operates within its budget using sound financial practices and controls

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

I provided thoughtful strategic and operational leadership, and brought significant, hands-on fundraising capabilities, and management experience to my role. I was a proactive innovator who led the organization with an approach and business model going forward. My values and goals were• To ignite a passion for the Arts based on the belief that arts and culture inspire, empower and transform communities• To promote equitable and inclusive communities because the Arts should be accessible to all• To innovate through collaboration and leadership: to deepened through continuous learning, creative leadership, and strategic partnershipsI played a variety of roles: • Completed an internal work of the strategic planning process while developing collaborative and productive relationships with the board and staff• Administered a wide range of relationships to enhance the the arts community• Increased public commitment to the arts• Creatively and effectively identified, explored and cultivated additional funding sources for the artsFundraising and Grantmaking• Developed and implemented the fundraising programs and activities, ensuring fundraising remains a top, organization-wide priority• Empowered the staff to identify community needs and developed appropriate fundraising and grantmaking initiatives and partnerships• Raised funds through carefully planned cultivation and solicitation of individuals • Utilized prospect research and through discussions with donors, staff, and committee members, qualify donors’ capacity to make major gifts• Increased current donors’ or potential donors’ interest in and financial commitment through visits, calls, letters, and donor engagement activities. Interpreted the work of the organization in compelling and creative ways

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

The organization’s mission is to enrich the human spirit by supporting the creation and performance of high-quality chamber music – to present traditional and modern music performed by small ensembles in a variety of settings – to commission of new works for small ensembles – to engage in education and educational outreach to ensure future audiences and to increase the enjoyment of current audiences for small ensembles.Fundraising:• Built a startup organization to growth while developing new audiences and developing programs to attract a diverse demographic• Ensured that the mission and values of the organization were at the center of all decisions• Secured funding for a multi-year education residency program • Served as the key strategic leader in the planning, preparation, and execution of annual fundraising goals for the organization including an analysis of the current prospect pool and expansion of the pool • Coordinated all advancement-related activities to ensure that policies and plans were in alignment with the organization’s mission and vision• Conducted personal face-to-face solicitations each fiscal year• Oversaw stewardship systems that assured effective recognition of donors at various levels of giving• Provided leadership by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects through the management of a portfolio of high priority prospects and donors Leadership:• Artistic Leadership of a Summer Music Festival (Jazz & Classical music) and a year-long Concert Series• Completed a strategic plan to take the organization into the future• Received the National ASCAP Awards in 2004 & 2005 ASCAP, Chamber Music America First Prize Award for Adventurous and Eclectic Programming• Created a diversity & inclusion residency program; secured multi-year grant to sustain this new initiative• Engaged new & diverse audience through educational programming• Team leadership and supervision of the Administrative and Artistic Staff

France

Le Conservatoire Régional assure un enseignement artistique agréé et contrôlé par l’Etat (Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication). À la fois porteur d'art et passeur de culture, le conservatoire est un établissement culturel majeur. Aux côtés de nombreux partenaires du champ de la création de la diffusion, en lien étroit avec les lieux d'enseignement et d'éducation, il poursuit fidèlement sa mission auprès des usagers et des publics.• Management of a $10 million Annual Operating Budget • Managed human resources, press relations, relations with local and regional government• Hired and managed 17 administrative staff, 57 tenured faculty, and 1100 students• Conducted a managerial and teambuilding project with a consulting firm. Through workshops and discussions demonstrated a fresh approach for team development• Directed all pedagogical programs: developed a synergy between the administration, faculty, and city committees• Conducted a comprehensive building renovation and construction plan

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business & Cultural Management

Master'S Degree