Leading first organized development efforts for organization. Created strategic development plan, aligned with strategic plan, as a foundation for building a comprehensive development program. Also created and managed strategic communications plan in addition to establishing a volunteer and intern program. Report directly to the CEO.• Successfully built and managed team of seven direct report staff plus interns• During 2018 raised over $4.2MM in funding• Responsible for nearly $30MM in Bureau of Prisons proposals in 2018• Developed and managed a signature funding event which caused organizational awareness throughout the community, resulting in funding growth from $160k in 2014 to $300k by 2019.• From 2015 - 2016, led an increase in contributions (non-event) of 115%• From 2014 – 2016, development efforts drove an increase in number of donors by 61%• Trained and motivated executive leadership and board members regarding the donor cycle and approach when introducing individuals, corporations, and foundations to Alvis. The results caused a 100% board financial participation and over 25 new major gift donors in under one year.• Championed and implemented comprehensive rebranding process from Alvis House to Alvis• Created a robust volunteer and intern program, currently consisting of over 10,000 total hours of service annually.• Developed an annual departmental Impact statement to quantify the strategic importance of Development for the organization.

Directed all aspects of business development, client service, budgeting, strategic planning and collaborative partnerships for clients including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Action for Children, American Lung Association, Wendy's Chili Open, Ohio State Medical Association, Ohio Pharmacists Association, and Builders Exchange of Central Ohio.• Diversified nonprofit client’s financial modeling techniques to include earned income which leveraged income and secured first-time foundation dollars resulting in $400,000 in new grants awarded.

Defined new business strategies and led development efforts, including marketing, direct client service and reporting. Provided direction for new business launches and led presentations, while managing book of clients such as: Entrepreneurial Preparatory School, Columbus State Community College Foundation, Ronald McDonald Charities, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Northwest Arkansas Children’s Museum and Ohio Association of Community Colleges.• Led and managed more than 50 nonprofit staff teams and boards of directors in order to advance the mission of the organization by raising funds for programs and operating dollars.• Spearheaded successful strategic fundraising initiatives and capital campaigns ($25K - $25M) in the areas of education, human services, private/public partnerships, health care and faith-based organizations. • Effectively managed portfolios of over 20 major gift prospects/donors for up to three organizations. Identified, cultivated, qualified, solicited and stewarded major gift prospects for operating and campaign dollars. This included closing gifts of $100,000+.

Responsible for building an integrated development program consisting of diverse and innovative methods of income generation including special events, corporate and individual contributions, grants and direct mail. *Member of Executive Management Team performing Development Director and Assistant Director functions.*Built and managed a team of four FTE's and two PTE's. *Managed a $1 million annual department budget. *Created an annual giving program that resulted in a 100% increase in funding.*Managed public relations and marketing program.