Responsible for soliciting gifts $10,000+, a key player in raising funds for Museum with $7 million budget. Work closely with the Director of Development and CEO, board members, and major donors. Charged with identifying, engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of 150 donors and prospects. Developed a priority list of new prospects and individual strategies to secure new gifts. Engage collaboratively with Director of Special Events and Development team as well as senior staff and programmatic departments.

Started my own event planning business to help people plan all size and scale of events including weddings and bar and bat mitzvahs. Worked with clients on all event details and connected them with vendors to ensure a successful celebration.

 Increased budget from $200,000 to $600,000 Developed deep relationships with major donors resulting in major gifts from $10K to $1M range Served as a close advisor to Drexel President, John Fry, who wanted to build a Center for Jewish Life on campus. Subsequently, he secured a major gift from Raymond G. Perelman and the University raised +$9M to build the facility.  Initiated Planned Giving program with several $100,000 and $1,000,000 gifts Launched a signature annual campaign event for major gifts, raising unrestricted funds, “Vision and Values Celebration." Developed program, theme, vendors, and budget. Oversaw a team of 30. Raised $1,000,000 in 6 years.

Donor Relations Manager, Wynnewood, PA Managed development staff and oversaw all details of a fast-paced, thriving development department.  Coordinated all aspects of several fundraising events that raised $1.1M. Increased parent giving by 10% and built alumni connections.  Cultivated and stewarded new business giving of $100K through a tax initiative (EITC).

Recruited as sole salesperson for a new high-end townhome development. Created marketing campaigns and materials targeting high net-worth prospects. Cultivated relationships with key community leaders that enabled the developer to secure land acquisition. Liaised with township, lawyers and politicians in procuring zoning approvals.

Established a successful housing niche via extensive networking and publicity. Built a reputation for effectively synchronizing the entire home buying experience for buyers and sellers. Facilitated all inspections and mortgage approvals. Entered Million Dollar Sales Club in 1st year.

Oversaw benefits process of the Children's Health Insurance Program in New York City. Worked with program coordinators to handle large volumes of cases. Served as liaison to Medicare to ensure the successful processing of applications.

Served clients in high-tech, publishing, and fashion arenas. Crafted press releases, worked with print, television, and digital media to promote clients.