Cathleen Coyle Webster Email & Phone Number

Newport, Rhode Island, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

New Haven, Ct, Us

New Haven, Ct, Us

Served as Vice President for Development and key spokesperson for the organization and for creating and executing top fundraising strategy and goals. Reporting directly to the CEO and Founder, partnering together to execute edX’s ambitious fundraising goals and advancing the Global Leadership Board. Promoting through philanthropy, edX’s mission of offering a world-class education to everyone, everywhere.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

I functioned in the second senior-most role in the development office and advisor to the Dean and senior leadership of the institution. I offered strategic advice to the Dean and senior faculty members across all aspects of operational planning, special projects, and fundraising initiatives. I served as head of the top-performing 14-member Leadership Giving Team to oversee all major gift fundraisers and directed HKS annual fund. I staffed the President, Dean, and various senior faculty on donor visits.The following are highlights of the value I provided in this position:■ Instrumental in surpassing Capital Campaign goal of $500M by an additional $200M.■ Comprehensively overhauled and revitalized the prospect management function including the establishment of new metrics and objectives for frontline fundraisers.■ Successfully sourced and secured endowed professorships across key priority areas for $8M a piece.■ Closed principal gifts of six- and seven-figure sums by delivering visionary leadership for the team.■ Increased unrestricted giving by governing major gift team.■ Implemented innovative and entrepreneurial strategies that drove new donor acquisitions.■ Secured a six-figure gift for military veterans financial aid at multiple schools through university-wide collaboration efforts.■ Conducted 90+ donor visits annually.■ Represented institution at World Economic Forum.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

I governed a 250 prospect portfolio while focusing on driving expansion in significant areas including New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Los Angeles and the Middle East. I served as main liaison with the majority of top-rated, non-alumni donors. I sourced, identified, and recruited crucial new alumni and non-alumni donors. I generated high-functioning and motivated staff members through continued mentorship, routine performance reviews, and recognition for superior efforts. I led a three-member team comprised of two frontline fundraisers and one support member in the execution of all short- and long-term operational functions.The following are highlights of the value I provided in this position:■ Successfully secured $30M+ in new gifts for the Capital Campaign including research, financial aid, and faculty.■ Spearheaded the acquisition of a six-figure gift in support of scholarships for underrepresented students of color.■ Obtained funds to back the Middle East Initiative by designing and implementing strategic fundraising.■ Accompanied the Dean and senior faculty members on fundraising ventures to the Middle East.

Salem, Ma, Us

I spearheaded fundraising efforts to drive the political campaign for Seth Moulton. I cultivated a highly-motivated and invested six-member campaign team by performing comprehensive talent development initiatives including recruiting, hiring, training, and continued mentorship. I functioned as a subject matter expert on all party positions, personal stances, and views of the candidate in order to advise community members and key partners on the potential benefits of election. I liaised with the general public in order to advocate for change, secure funding, expand audience awareness of issues, and cultivate strong networks of candidate support.The following are highlights of the value I provided in this position:■ Strategized and executed a nation-wide fundraising initiative for a U.S. presidential campaign.■ Obtained $1M in funds within an eight-week period in a crowded candidate field.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

I established and prioritized core business objectives of the center and developed comprehensive short- and long-term strategic plans to drive goal attainment in close partnership with Faculty Co-Directors. I secured 18 high-level fundraising board members for a new Leadership Council by conducting tactical recruitment efforts focused on identifying leadership profiles. I led a team comprised of two staff members and various undergraduate students in the successful completion of all daily operational functions. Motivated employees and participants by establishing a team-oriented and productive culture across all center functions.The following are highlights of the value I provided in this position:■ Directly solicited $20M gift for core endowment and fellowship program.■ Cultivated and stewarded donors and prospects for the center.■ Secured $1M in unrestricted funding from Leadership Council efforts.■ Played an integral role in obtaining an annual $400K for a new Latino Leadership Initiative by sourcing and identifying corporations and key individuals dedicated to elevating the Latino community.■ Executed an event honoring 280 Harvard student veterans including all fundraising and logistical coordination involved.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Graduate Program In Government