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Columbus, Ohio

Raised the organization's community profile through earned media and positive public relations—securing coverage by the Columbus Dispatch and WBNS-10TV—and advanced its ability to generate mission-vital capital and development funds in support of children and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities. Fulfill the organization’s mission of creating a legacy of caring through the development of relationships with local funders including individual donors, corporations, and private and community foundations. Plan and execute major fundraising events, social media and newsletter content, and partner presentations/speeches to drive awareness, outreach, and donor engagement. Lead nonprofit organization and stakeholders in supporting development efforts. Administered Donor Management application.➜ Increased annual giving dollars by 55% from 2020 to 2023. Develop and sustain relationships with individual donors and local funders to drive financial support for residents and the amenities critical to mission achievement.➜ Execute annual special events to raise funds for annual program and therapy needs of Heinzerling Community residents. Recruit and give leadership to event volunteer planning committees. $1.8M raised since 2012.➜ Awarded $2.89M+ in grants (120+ awards), developing, preparing, and presenting winning proposals to private, community, and corporate foundations.➜ Completed feasibility study and successfully secured $1.7M to construct new group homes during the first phase of a multi-phased Master Plan to enhance residents' living environments. ➜ Awarded $61,000 in grants from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for capital assistive technology needs of Heinzerling Community residents. (2024). ➜ Secured $450K in capital funding to develop a new outdoor sensory park, raising funds through special events, corporate and foundation partners, and a brick paver campaign connecting families with a meaningful way to contribute.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Fueled the achievement of aggressive annual development targets in support of scouting programs and capital projects for one of the BSA’s largest councils in the country. Established and nurtured relationships with local organizations—from small businesses to global corporations—to drive sustainable levels of support for programs, camps, and the school career education program for the City of Columbus. Promoted opportunities for donors to support scout recruitment, educational programs, and gifts-in-kind for scouting camps, connecting donors to the mission and vision of the council.➜ Generated $650K in corporate and private foundation donations, cultivating partnerships with Time Warner Cable; Nationwide Insurance; Huntington Bank; Honda of America Mfg., Inc.; the Columbus Blue Jackets; Elmer’s; and others.➜ Raised more than $300K to fund the construction of a new dining hall at the Chief Logan Scout Reservation, building support through strategic messaging, targeted outreach, and corporate and individual donor development and stewardship.➜ Developed and fostered a new, high-value partnership called "Skate Into Scouting." with the Columbus Blue Jackets, not only yielding $80K in additional donations but recruiting 13K+ new scouts.➜ Managed donor relations with United Way agencies in 14 counties, successfully increasing funding with accuracy and timeliness in proposals and reports. Included was the United Way of Central Ohio and surrounding counties, as well as parts of northern Kentucky.➜ Led grant writing processes and secured additional funding; acquired critical dollars for canoes, kayaks, and science programs from ODNR and the Ohio EPA.❝Takes the initiative to find and execute new opportunities for foundation funding…strong attention to detail in research, proposal presentation, and reporting…gone above and beyond to increase council membership…provided staff leadership.❞ — Excerpts from Annual Evaluation

Columbus, Ohio

Led 20+ professionals and teams of volunteers in 20+ counties, created community-centered programs, held P&L accountability, and oversaw member activities.

Columbus, Ohio

Managed budgets, scouting programs, and fundraising campaigns and events, in addition to expanding internship partners, volunteers, and Life Board members. Supervised and gave leadership to the Learning for Life Executive and board of volunteers. Oversaw all United Way of Central Ohio funding proposals and reporting requirements.

Columbus, Ohio

Served as department lead and managed development campaigns, donor stewardship, and program expansion. Gave leadership to Learning for Life Executive and board of volunteers.

Columbus, Ohio

Drove individual and corporate giving, developed scout programs, recruited volunteers, and onboarded scouts. Gave leadership to a board of 15 Scouting volunteers.