Started fundraising operations for UGA's Performing Arts Center. Manages a portfolio of approx. 85 major gift and leadership annual giving prospects. Responsible for all aspects of donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Attends all PAC performances to maximize donor engagement.

Managed 14 phone campaigns for schools and colleges, as well as University-wide solicitations. Tracked pledge fulfillment, responded to customer service issues, and provided incentives and acknowledgement to student callers. Coordinated the annual Faculty & Staff Campaign to 13,000 employees and retirees. Updated campaign messaging for improved reception and response, resulting in an overall 15% participation rate.Promoted Leadership Giving opportunities, including solicitations to benefit the President's Venture Fund. Helped steward donors and highlight funding successes.

Coordinated events within the Division of Policy Translation and Leadership Development. Acted as producer for multi-camera HD shoots and live webcasts. Prepared talking points and led briefings for Dean of the Faculty and major gift officers regarding VIP guests and engagement opportunities.Served as campus liaison to visiting dignitaries and officials. Coordinated execution of invitations and asks across multiple offices for streamlined CRM.

Responsible for a $500,000+ portfolio of fundraising events and activities. Served as a representative for the American Cancer Society in the community by meeting with local leaders, establishing new partnerships, and attending Chamber functions. Started and managed several new events including a themed gala, a walk/run/bike event, a dog-friendly fundraiser, and a cancer research lecture. Recruited and managed over 125 volunteers on multiple event committees, including corporate VIP volunteers. * Developed and grew the first Annual Night of Hope gala; achieved 250% growth in year-over-year income through corporate sponsorship solicitation. * Relationship manager for the largest corporate sponsor in the region.

Responsible for all marketing, advertising, media/public relations, and special events. Planned numerous events including a black-tie gala, trade shows, press conferences, corporate trainings, new store grand openings, facility tours, and employee appreciation events. * Developed and executed a customer survey program to assess public awareness and perception of the organization’s brand, mission, and goals

Responsible for bookkeeping, accounts receivable, season ticket memberships, program ad sales, and account management. Identified and ran projects to restructure organizational policies in order to better facilitate communication and customer relations. Managed donation requests, donor relations and maintained donor database. * Developed a new space management and scheduling system to maximize studio rental opportunities

Responsible for multiple, simultaneous projects such as vendor negotiations, organizing invitation lists, and RSVP tracking. Assisted with research, event organization and database management.