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New York City Metropolitan Area

-Identify prospects, cultivate, and solicit annual gifts for the Health System’s priorities-Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and recommend the most suitable for a particular donor; develop, write, and present proposals appropriate to donor’s interest and financial situation-Build a pipeline of major gift prospects-Manage a portfolio of current donors to ensure renewal and increased support on an annual basis-Steward newly acquired donors to renew and… Show more -Identify prospects, cultivate, and solicit annual gifts for the Health System’s priorities-Evaluate various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and recommend the most suitable for a particular donor; develop, write, and present proposals appropriate to donor’s interest and financial situation-Build a pipeline of major gift prospects-Manage a portfolio of current donors to ensure renewal and increased support on an annual basis-Steward newly acquired donors to renew and increase their support of the Mount Sinai Health System Show less

New York, New York, United States

Produced fundraising and Major Gift policies and procedures to elevate development practices to industry standards, while working with the CEO and President to engage and solicit 1M+ level donors. Key Accomplishments:➢ Oversee engagement strategy for portfolio of ASP’s top 75 philanthropic partners, who are primarily individual supporters.➢ Assists with setting strategy and managing the CEO & President’s portfolio ➢ Help to design, implement, and execute major gift… Show more Produced fundraising and Major Gift policies and procedures to elevate development practices to industry standards, while working with the CEO and President to engage and solicit 1M+ level donors. Key Accomplishments:➢ Oversee engagement strategy for portfolio of ASP’s top 75 philanthropic partners, who are primarily individual supporters.➢ Assists with setting strategy and managing the CEO & President’s portfolio ➢ Help to design, implement, and execute major gift strategies to raise $20M over the next 3-5 years in connection to expansion initiatives in New Jersey and Chicago, including joining direct solicitation meetings with local leaders. Show less

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

In this role, I built strong, loyal relationships between Purdue and its highest-level donors by establishing and architecting responsive, professional, and high touch lines of communication. I accomplished this by serving as Project Manager for multiple simultaneous initiatives. By managing resources and budgets well and ensuring cross-functional communication, I ensured the successful completion of these projects, which paved the way for ongoing expansion and success within the Purdue… Show more In this role, I built strong, loyal relationships between Purdue and its highest-level donors by establishing and architecting responsive, professional, and high touch lines of communication. I accomplished this by serving as Project Manager for multiple simultaneous initiatives. By managing resources and budgets well and ensuring cross-functional communication, I ensured the successful completion of these projects, which paved the way for ongoing expansion and success within the Purdue system.Key Accomplishments:➢ Architect, implement, and direct strategic plans for principal donors giving $1M+, serving as project manager and team leader. Assemble 10-15-person teams for each high-level donor comprised of representatives of departments to which the individual gives. Create and lead strategic giving plans documenting all donor touch points and assigning tasks to specific representatives.➢ Guide all new named spaces projects throughout campus, from contract through completion. Track all named areas and donor gift amounts. Manage all contracts for resources and materials. Collaborate with communications department to create signage and direct installation. Monitor budgets to ensure alignment with strategic plan.➢ Lead strategic effort to boost audience for Diversity and Inclusion Department as Project Manager for videos and digital communications. Coordinate key stakeholders from communication, donor relations, engineering, and diversity and inclusion department, as well as video production firm. Manage complex budget that includes funds and expenses from multiple departments and ensure legal compliance. Show less

West Lafayette, Indiana

Consistently recognized for meeting and exceeding all goals, I raised financial support from organization’s alumni, friends, and corporate partners. I attribute my success to my ability to develop and lead strategic projects that drove results.Key Accomplishments: ➢ Identified key gap in fundraising that left Purdue 10 out of 13 in scholarship dollars raised and awarded. Closed gap by engaging donors through customized projects, such as minority scholarships and community… Show more Consistently recognized for meeting and exceeding all goals, I raised financial support from organization’s alumni, friends, and corporate partners. I attribute my success to my ability to develop and lead strategic projects that drove results.Key Accomplishments: ➢ Identified key gap in fundraising that left Purdue 10 out of 13 in scholarship dollars raised and awarded. Closed gap by engaging donors through customized projects, such as minority scholarships and community scholar’s campaign.➢ Drove $230K in scholarship dollars for underrepresented minorities and raised an additional $3M to support these students by partnering with Vice Provost of Diversity and creating/deploying successful marketing materials. ➢ Created and project-managed campaign that raised scholarship dollars for local students to attend Purdue by focusing on fundraising efforts from the five counties surrounding the college. Spearheaded all aspects of project management from planning to approval, including creating marketing material, estimating and running budget, overseeing five-person teams, and coordinating with multiple departments. Show less

West Lafayette, Indiana

Recognized for my pound-the-pavement work ethic and ability to effectively manage teams, I leveraged communication skills to establish relationships that resulted in broken records and exceeded goals. Key Accomplishments:➢ Beat annual goal of $250K by $100K+ in first 6 months of tenure, raising $350K+ and earning promotion.➢ Led Purdue’s Day of Giving to raise a record $210K by developing comprehensive fundraising plan.➢ Leveraged strong communication skills… Show more Recognized for my pound-the-pavement work ethic and ability to effectively manage teams, I leveraged communication skills to establish relationships that resulted in broken records and exceeded goals. Key Accomplishments:➢ Beat annual goal of $250K by $100K+ in first 6 months of tenure, raising $350K+ and earning promotion.➢ Led Purdue’s Day of Giving to raise a record $210K by developing comprehensive fundraising plan.➢ Leveraged strong communication skills while safeguarding donor data by guiding data protection training for new hires, leading classes of ~10 people on a rotation basis. Show less

1100 Campus Drive South Valparaiso, In 46383

By building a strong community and conducting research, I boosted university gifts. As a key team member of multi-department initiatives, I collaborated cross-functionally and represented the university at executive meetings.Key Accomplishments:➢ Recognized from meeting with just under 180 prospects and securing 80% conversion rate as a new hire.➢ Oversaw aspects of annual giving within Forever Valpo initiative, a fundraising campaign focused on building VU’s endowment… Show more By building a strong community and conducting research, I boosted university gifts. As a key team member of multi-department initiatives, I collaborated cross-functionally and represented the university at executive meetings.Key Accomplishments:➢ Recognized from meeting with just under 180 prospects and securing 80% conversion rate as a new hire.➢ Oversaw aspects of annual giving within Forever Valpo initiative, a fundraising campaign focused on building VU’s endowment. Managed copywriting/marketing, focus groups, social media engagement, and single-day fundraising component for students and alumni. Show less

8751 Calumet Ave, Munster, In 46321

In this leadership role, I directed events and fundraisers for a 900-person district covering three Indiana counties. I grew the market by 4% in one year and project managed the primary BSA fundraiser, Friends of Scouting, including building budget, marketing, teams, and training.

Valparaiso, In

As a brand ambassador, I sparked both awareness and donations through copywriting and serving as community liaison for Northwest Indiana.

951 Eastport Centre Drive, Valparaiso In 46384

Focused on promoting United Way and thanking donors, I managed a sponsor list for 400+ volunteers and their worksites and rebranded/retired senior volunteer program marketing materials.

Master Of Science (M.S.)- Management & Leadership, Project Management, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta, Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications, Advertising And Public Relations, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Lambda, Purdue Varsity Glee Club, Purdue Marketing Association, Public Relations Student Society.