Director Of State Fundraising And Staff Operations
CurrentResponsible for leading fundraising efforts for 4 major Louisiana metropolitan areas, including the Greater New Orleans area, the NorthShore area, and Lafayette. Public spokesperson for the agency. Advocacy. Lead and train support groups. Maintain resources for information and services for those affected by the disease. Lead 4 high caliber Advisory Council BOD's. Plan and execute special events including a Literary Luncheon and the Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease (4 in southern Louisiana) generating over $350,000 in revenue in fiscal year 2011, $450,000 in 2012 and $475,000 in 2013. Through major donor and foundation engagement as well as corporate relationship building, have built the chapter to generating $1,300,000 annually...personally responsible for generating 70% of the total state revenue raised. Recruited, hired, trained and managed state staff including a Programs and Education Associate Director, a Regional Associate Director and an administrative Assistant.