CRi Choice. Respect. independence. Do you live your life with Choice and have the ability to make personal choices about where you live, or the activities you participate in? Are you respected for who you are, and not disrespected based on what people see when they "look" at you?Do you have independence, that is living your life to your fullest potential as independently as possible?At CRi, every person has choices, respectfully treated and supported so they may live independent lives. Are you or your organization looking to make a difference or to be engaged with others who believe like I do in choice, respect and independence?If so, reach out and I will share CRi's opportunities for Corporate Partnerships, Young Professionals Group, Individual or Corporate Volunteering. Together we can bring change to individuals so often overlooked or unseen.

The Westminster Ingleside Foundation supports the mission of Ingleside Continuing Care Retirement Communities offering engaged living for its residents and guaranteeing them a home for life, regardless of their abilty to pay should they outlive their assets and income. The Foundation provides these resources along with providing donors opportunities to support their friends and neighbors in need. As Directory of Philanthropy, I manage Ingleside's Corporate Giving Program offering opportunities for corporate vendors and businesses to support the Foundation’s Giving Programs. Support the planning and completion of fundraising events at the Ingleside Communities, including working with committees consisiting of volunteers and staff, soliciting sponsorships and inkind gifts. Promote annual giving campaigns of Ingleside communities, including kickoff celebrations, donor cultivation, appeals and individual solicitations with donors. Write articles and stories for the Foundation’s publications: Gratitude, the Ingleside 2014 Annual Report, The Good We Do Social Accountability Report, and the Ingleside Newsletter.Engage volunteer members of three Development Committees, including coaching, education, and sharing best practices for donor-centric fundraising.

The Asian Center of Merrimack Valley (name changed in July 2014 to Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center) is the leading provider of education and naturalization services to the Greater Lawrence immigrant community. As executive director I managed day to day operations, staffing and human resources, budgeting, marketing, development, fundraising, community outreach and much more. Other services include elder services, preschool and youth educational activities.• Manage all aspects of the organization including day-to-day operations, budget development, financial management, development and fundraising, marketing, human resources, Board development and relationships. • Proficient in all areas of grant research, including complex applications for both State and federal Funding opportunities• Created work environment that promoted cultural diversity, strong sense of community, creativity and inclusiveness.• Promoted citizenship growth through program development.• Managed the foundation grant process including research, writing proposals, meeting with funders, allocating grant funds, and reporting on usage, providing outcomes and results. • Created annual development plan that included various fundraising activities; appeals, newsletters, annual reports, outreach and events.• Excellent communication skills both oral and written..

• Oversaw, developed and implemented Citizens for Adequate Housing' s annual development budget and plan including various revenue sources. • Developed and created marketing materials and activities including biannual appeals, newsletters, agency website, social media, and special events. • Built lasting relationships with individual and corporate donors through extensive stewardship and cultivation. • Managed development staff and created strong working relationships with Board of Directors• Played an integral role in the management team, creating agency policies and procedures.• Represented the organization in the local community.• Researched and wrote foundation proposals for general operations, programs and capital expansion. Followed up with grant reports sharing results and outcomes.• Planned and produced annual fundraising gala, community and legislative breakfasts.• Recruited and coached qualified Boston Marathon runners to raise funding for shelter programs.• Worked with volunteers on several committees: Special Events, Development and Marketing.• Incorporated all staff in development plan, expectations and need for their support.• Participated in annual strategic planning with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Lazarus House is a gospel-based ministry and welcomes all in the name of God. They provide a continuum of care encompassing, but not limited to: food, shelter, clothing, advocacy, education, work preparation, a listening ear, a welcoming heart and the restoration of dignity and self-respect to people who are poor and in dire need. Since opening its doors as an emergency homeless shelter in 1983, Lazarus House has been breaking the cycle of poverty in the Merrimack Valley region.Director of Volunteer Activities, Development Manager, (2005 – 2007)Fostered relationships with donors and volunteers throughout the community. Recruited, trained and motivated over 2,000 volunteers annually, volunteers supported staff in the shelter, soup kitchen, food pantry, dental clinic, job training, ESOL and thrift stores.Raised $100,000 through coordination of a 15-member running team that completed the Boston Marathon. Funding earmarked for food pantry and job training.Development Manager (2001 – 2005)Enhanced donor relationships throughl bi-annual appeal program, stewarding donors of all levels. Established "Hike for Hope," an walk that raised $125,000 in three years for transitional housing.Increased outreach to religious and civic groups within the community, speaking publicly, soliciting major gifts, organizing food and clothing drives, recruiting volunteers, and spreading the organization's mission to surrounding towns.Special Events and Communications Manager • 1997 – 2001Increased sponsorships through special events, including establishing an annual breakfast and celebrity dinner, and created multiple sponsorship levels and in-kind contributions.Wrote, edited and created marketing materials, newsletters, press releases, invitations, and brochures. Collaborated with management team to plan and establish the agency's initial website.