Responsible for the creation and implementation of strategic fundraising initiatives for The Raptor Trust to include individual, foundation and corporate support. Collaborate with the Board of Trustees, Executive Director, Financial Administrator, and Senior Staff to determine yearly goals for capital needs and annual fund. Identify funding opportunities and needs, draft and write grant proposals, and engage foundations. Create and implement yearly communications plan which includes the annual report, fall appeal, and year-end giving. Process and acknowledge all donations and grant awards. In collaboration with the Executive Director, plan and implement the Len Soucy Memorial Fund Lecture Series and education events (3-4 per year). Responsible for the all aspects of fundraising events, silent auctions, etc. to include pre-event marketing and post-event acknowledgements.

Create graphic design and video content for marketing undergraduate and graduate programs. Maintain department website content and create databases for recruiting initiatives. Design and distribute mailings and newsletters to recruit new students and encourage financial support. Evaluate costs, balances, and deficits; review and investigate errors; and strategically plan spending. Assist with event planning and logistics. Banner, CollegeNet, Unimarket, Lyterati, Drupal, Course Information Management (CIM), Leapfrog, Microsoft Office Suites, FinalCut Pro X, Adobe Creative Suite.

Promoted tutoring program development and recruitment of new student tutors. Created promotional materials for campus events and social media. Tracked and processed students using the Accudemia software. Developed and led College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) training workshops. Represented the department at various recruiting and networking fairs and events.

Introduced new technologies to agencies and school districts while consistently meeting company’s monthly goals. Experienced in pricing strategies, marketing, pipeline, contract follow-up, and training. Ability to easily grasp and apply new ideas, methods and communication technologies, as well as excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and problem resolution skills.

Wrote articles for exhibit panels, museum newsletter, and public relations pieces. Maintained a flawless and accessible records database for donor information and digital collections. Received, verified and annotated receipt deeds for incoming and outgoing exhibitions. Researched various databases for exhibition plans to bring in more visitors and donors.