A Child's Song provides music and movement education in order to increase, heal, and retain brain function for children and families in the community. We are dedicated to nurturing an appreciation for music while providing programs and education to share the developmental, healing, and social-emotional benefits of music for children and adults.

• Successfully exceeded fundraising targets as a Major Gift Fundraiser, consistently surpassing an annual operating budget of $1.5 million, while managing a 150-person donor portfolio, with a primary focus on securing major gifts of $10,000+ (it's about the people who care for the land and I am the best connector you will meet). Dare you to meet someone who cares more.• Utilized DonorPerfect to establish and qualify Major Donor portfolio from scratch comprising 150 donors contributing $5,000 or more, alongside managing 200+ mid-level donors contributing between $2,500 and $10,000.• Created the Juniper Series, a new experiential, educational program designed for women connected to conservation to increase knowledge of critical issues facing our land and water in Colorado.• Co-led the bi-annual fundraising gala raising over $650,000 in donations and sponsorships. • Facilitated and executed solicitation efforts for transformative Planned Estate Gifts, including property donations, bequests, beneficiary designations, and donor-advised funds.• Provided empathetic guidance, drawing upon experience and a shared passion for the team's professional growth, while mentored a group composed of the Director of Philanthropy, Education and Outreach Manager, Events and Program Coordinator, and Development Associate.• Launch of the For Love of the Land Capacity campaign in 2021 (during COVID), achieving an impressive $2.6 Million raised to-date in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Directors. • Expanded full-time staff from 18 to 23 employees (27%) from successfully led fundraising initiatives.

• Directed organizational development efforts for a $4.9M annual fundraising budget, spearheading major gift fundraising initiatives totaling $800,000 annually, with a focus on soliciting gifts of $10,000+.• Increased giving to History Colorado more than 250% in less than 2 years.• Provided strong leadership and supervision to a team of two staff members responsible for managing various fundraising areas, including the annual fund & direct mail, foundation relations, grants, and corporate relationships.• Managed a portfolio of 150 donors while increasing donor retention by 75% while actively moving 25 number of donors through an 8-touch donor process pipeline weekly.• Effectively managed Planned Giving and Endowment Gifts exceeding $1 Million during my tenure.

• Accountable for successfully managing and increasing funding for a $1.5M annual operating budget.• Devised and executed an annual strategic plan resulting in a consistent $150,000 annual increase in fundraising funds.• Collaboratively co-managed an $8M capital campaign alongside the Executive Director to create the first Nature Preschool in Texas.• Provided direct oversight of marketing, communication, outreach, and special events.• Compassionately nurtured the supervision of a team of 3 direct reports within the development department.• Secured and managed 15 foundation and corporate grants while leveraging Foundation Directory Online for research. • Fostered strategic business partnerships, resulting in an additional $100,000 from local revenue.• Generated comprehensive bi-monthly reports highlighting fundraising success, the budget, and delivered presentations to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.• Effectively implemented and managed Planned Giving and Endowment Campaigns, culminating in a significant donation of a strategically vital property adjacent to the Nature Center and Preserve.

• Collaborated with the Executive Director to coordinate and execute large-scale successful events, solicited major gifts, implemented annual fundraising plans, and effectively managed a development team of 4.• Achieved successful collaboration with pedestrian, bike, parks, and open space activists, advocating for project funding on the 2012 Austin Bond Ballot. Resulted in securing $30 million for open space initiatives and $2 million specifically allocated to the Violet Crown Trail.• Worked in close partnership with the Hill Country Conservancy Board of Directors, spearheading and managing all major fundraising initiatives amounting to $2 Million annually.• Directed and managed the feasibility study for the successful capital campaign launch of the Violet Crown Trail, a 30-Mile Extension of the Barton Creek Greenbelt.• Proficient in grant development and management ranging from $5,000 to $1,000,000. Skilled in maintaining strong relationships with organization contacts and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.Director of Membership and Outreach 2007 – 2012• Successfully orchestrated 2 citywide volunteer workdays on National Trails Day and National Public Lands Day, engaging 350+ volunteers across the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Collaborated with 5 major local businesses, the Environmental Corps, and the Austin Parks Foundation for these impactful events.• Developed and executed diverse educational programs, hikes, and events catering to hundreds of youths and adult members.• Established and launched Emerging Professionals in Conservation (EPIC), a highly successful $20 monthly giving program and one of Austin's most impactful Young Professional (YP) groups.• Devised and executed quarterly lunch and learn events on environmental topics, drawing over 100 attendees per session.• Accountable for coordinating outreach efforts and maintaining communications with 1,500+ stakeholders through e-newsletters and mailings.

• Successfully orchestrated a three-day annual statewide conference aimed at enhancing accreditation, standards, practices, and organizational capacities of land trust organizations. Expertly managed communications with over 300 presenters, sponsors, and attendees.• Assisted with schedule development, budgeting public relations, and outreach of the Texas Land Trust Annual Conference. • Aided Executive Director with financial records, updated website regularly in coordination with web designer, organized professional directory, and facilitated membership program to professionals, land trust organizations, and individuals, while maximizing communications statewide.• Produced and wrote $1,000+ grants for programs and general operations.• Effectively led office operations and supervised staff while actively collaborating with the Board of Directors during the Executive Director recruitment process.