Developed and implemented proactive major gift prospect identification and dissemination tools andmethodologies to drive fundraising efficiency.Oversaw moves and portfolio management policies for a team of more than 25 major gift fundraisersto ensure balanced and healthy portfolios.Planned and executed creative strategies to identify sources of major gift support in order to meet campaign and University-wide fundraising goals.

Analyzed, synthesized and interpreted accumulated data to assess prospective donors’ financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity and linkages to the University.Provided high-level research in partnership with gift officers using a variety of biographical, organizational and financial sources, including databases, websites and other external repositories of public information.

Supported the Executive Director in all aspects of the development process, especially foundation proposals and reports, individual giving, and corporate sponsorships, and oversaw the organization's donor database. Managed overall communication strategy for the organization, including: developing content for current social media channels, website and email; identifying new social media channels; and drafting, publishing and disseminating organizational materials such as brochures, flyers and campaign materials. Assisted in all aspects related to special events, including planning and event management.

Assisted in the development of foundation grants and reports as well as the annual appeal.Identified potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors.Managed donor database, website, social media platforms, and organizational communications.

Coordinated grant submission process from drafting correspondence, applications and proposals to contract reporting and assessment.Researched and analyzed potential funders, including foundations and corporate donors, for organizational and programmatic funding opportunities.Managed internal and external communication strategies, especially social media.

Provided accurate needs assessments to low-income and elderly individuals in order to help them apply for public benefits.Engaged external partners in organizational processes and mission, and assisted in training of new hires.Supported transition to new benefit application system, and participated in monthly meetings to resolve issues.

Assisted with time sensitive computer software and hardware maintenance and upgrades.Helped reconcile bank and credit card statements.

Researched education and health care policies, including state education funding formula, school construction and children’s health insurance program. Reviewed and updated federal grant applications, paying close attention to detail to ensure successful applications.

Planned and managed professional development trainings for school leaders and administrators representing 12 Delaware school districts and 5 charter schools.Drafted policy documents and assisted in the planning and implementation of policy meetings for education stakeholders throughout Delaware.