Cultivate and steward strategic relationships between the University and local and national foundations to advocate for investment in UMBC students and programs. Align university priorities and donor interests. Collaborate with faculty and staff across a range of disciplines and programs to shape complex projects into compelling fundraising proposals.

Secured new funding by researching and writing grant proposals. Prepared grant reports and budgets and stewarded foundation relationships. Managed College communications through multiple channels--the web, social media, video, and print--to maintain clear, consistent messaging, branding, and standards of excellence. Stewarded relationship with leading anti-poverty foundation to maintain funding for annual summer “bridge” program for entering students totaling over $1 million over seven years.Acquired and successfully renewed two grants totaling $150,000 to support the College’s most at-risk populations: male students of color and students with diagnosed disabilities. Increased donations to annual #GivingTuesday campaign 50% over three years.

Responsible for advancement communications, public relations, marketing, and advertising to promote the Art Center’s fundraising events, studio courses, public programs, and exhibitions. Implemented successful campaign to re-brand the Art Center’s signature fundraising event as a 3-day celebration of art and community. Targeted promotional activities sustained community interest and increased attendance and revenue 15%. Created media database, increasing publicity coverage 50%.

Cultivated and stewarded successful relationships with publishers to maximize their participation in programs and services offered through JSTOR, an online academic research platform.

Developed and executed comprehensive subscription sales and marketing initiatives for the University Press at The Rockefeller University, a premier biomedical research institution, through negotiating multi-site online subscription sales agreements, direct and online marketing, conference management, space advertising, and telemarketing activities.