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Silicon Valley, California, United States

Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Corporate Philanthropy Officer executes Second Harvests corporate fundraising program for one of the largest food banks in the country, serving 500,000 neighbors each month. Using both a nonprofit and entrepreneurial mindset, I am responsible for maintaining financial support and growing employee engagement with some of the largest companies in the world. In my current role, I:● Develop cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of 70+ corporate partners.● Manage and cultivate philanthropic relationships with large, multinational corporate entities.● Coordinate volunteer events for corporate employees, recognition for sponsors and logistics for employee fundraisers. Engage corporate executives.● Create fundraising proposals, promotional materials, stewardship reports and ongoing communications with corporate and community contacts.● Stay up to date with Corporate Social Responsibility practices and collaborate with corporations on change making and creating social value.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

The Donor Relations Officer focuses on the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s major gift and planned giving efforts. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is one of the Midwest's largest Food Banks, serving over 350,000 unduplicated individuals annually.● Achieved a minimum of $1,000,000.00 in general operating and fund revenue from portfolio annually.● Served as the manager of 5 full time department interns and assisted in the onboarding of new staff.● Collaborated with Corporate and Institutional Giving on comprehensive fundraising strategies.● Gave presentations and drafted customized proposals and stewardship reports.● Coordinated volunteers to achieve 2,000 Personal Thank You Calls made by skill-based volunteers.● Became Professionally Certified Raiser's Edge expert, a donor database & CRM software.

Ravenna, Oh

Spearheaded fundraising and marketing efforts for the financial growth of Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, as well as increased awareness for Ohio’s largest farm and equine rescue organization.● Increased media coverage and awareness, leveraging media connections for multiple pressappearances. ● Built a strong media outreach strategy and developed strong relationships with statewidemedia outlets with an emphasis on pitching stories.● Created Corporate and Institutional sponsorship opportunities, increasing the number of Corporate andInstitutional partners and diversifying funding channels.● Implemented a major giving program that included donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, andstewardship. ● Cultivated and solicited gifts up to $10,000.00.● Led and managed all aspects of the annual gala.

Elyria, Ohio

Managed all shelter programs, including the volunteer program, humane education, in-shelter services and in directly assisting the Executive Director in all external affairs for one of Ohio’s largest animal welfare organizations.● Managed 22,000+ volunteer hours annually, including training programs and communication.● Spearheaded external affairs, including volunteer orientations, humane education and corporate groups.● Assisted in public relations through press releases, television, paper and radio interviews and events.● Acted as stand-in for the executive director when needed.● Coordinated programming that assisted in the adoption of 4,000+ animals annually.

Certificate, Developing Major Gifts

Globally recognized as the first of its kind, The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy increases the understanding.

Nonprofit Administration & Leadership

The Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University offers advanced training in urban studies to recent graduates, in-service.

Mnlm, Nonprofit Leadership And Management, Watts College Of Public Service & Community Solutions

Offered through the School of Community Resources and Development, the MNLM program is intended for professionals working in the nonprofit.

Bachelor'S Degree, Nonprofit Administration

The Nonprofit Administration major is designed for students aspiring to enter the fields of nonprofit management and human services.

Certificate, Public Management

The Public Management program of the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University is committed.

Career And Technical Education Certificate, Visual Communications

Students learn basic art skills, principles of design, and how to produce attractive pieces for print and the internet. The Adobe Creative.

Business Administration And Management, General

This program is designed for those who aspire to be entrepreneurs, as well as for those already operating a small business. Fundamentals.