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Baltimore, Maryland, Us

Columbia, Maryland, Us

Collaborate with key constituencies to develop and execute a strategic plan to serve TMA’s membership and other entities working in the myositis space with a clearly defined vision, mission and objectives. Provide leadership to staff and Board members in developing programmatic, operational and financial plans to achieve the goals identified in TMA’s strategic plan. Provide fiscal management that generally operates within an approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization and maintains the organization in a positive financial position. Represent the best interest, professionalism and integrity of the organization in all activities and relationships through a unified message of TMA’s mission and a commitment to organizational standards. Advocate for the interests of the myositis community in legislative policies and public forums. Secure the resources needed to meet TMA’s program and research goals through fundraising and other revenue-generating activities. Initiate and cultivate relationships with donors to provide ongoing and long-term financial support. Manage and promote TMA’s research program through coordination and development of a strong relationship with the MAB. Develop and implement a clear and cohesive marketing and communications strategy across all media and programming. Serve as principal staff spokesperson in representing and promoting TMA to the public, membership, media, policy community and other audiences. Manage and lead office personnel. Train and supervise employees. Conduct periodic performance reviews and provide development plans. Oversee the preparation of reports, organizational records and other documentation to summarize the progress and status of the organization’s plan and activities.

New York, Us

As Executive Director, revitalized Chapter by re-staffing, relocating, repairing constituent relationships, and recruiting new volunteers, donors, and Corporate Partners. Conceptualized and implemented successful new fundraising events and improved standard of event delivery and execution. Responsible for the implementation of mission through Board and volunteer development. Used professional connections to recruit new Board of Directors Chair, new Board members, and worked to establish a functioning Corporate Executive Leadership Committee. Responsible for cultivation of partnerships and alliances to promote growth and awareness within the community. Recruited 52 new Corporate and Organizational Sponsors/Partners since 2017. Stewarded existing Corporate partners to higher levels of sponsorship and engagement. Provide professional leadership to Crohn's & Colitis Foundation local Chapter and management of staff and accountability for local community management. Responsible for special events, major individual and foundation gifts, 3rd party events, workplace giving and other national event activity. Worked to grow signature fundraising campaign, Take Steps over 55.35% in revenue since 2017.

Rye Brook, Ny, Us

In my role as a Senior Director of Light the Night Walks and Chapter Corporate Development for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, I was responsible for implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for the Campaign which included organizational best practices, specific revenue and expense budget, timeline, logistics, volunteer activities and recruitment, marketing, and sponsorship plan for each event. I recruited and managed high-level volunteers, corporate sponsors, and event participants. In 2015, the Light The Night events in Maryland hosted over 10,000 participants and raised over $830,000, a 10% increase from the previous year. When I left in 2017, after a strategic focus on corporate development in the Maryland market the campaign had grown to just under $1 million.

Rye Brook, Ny, Us

•Implement the comprehensive strategic plan for assigned fundraising campaigns which includes organizational best practices, specific revenue and expense budget, timeline, logistics, volunteer activities and recruitment, marketing, logistics and sponsorship plan for each event.•Develop positive volunteer interactions through recruitment, mentoring, and providing comprehensive support for volunteer leadership and participants to develop and achieve personal fundraising plans, while focusing on the mission of LLS.•Implement organizational best practices with regard to recruiting and managing high level volunteers, revenue generation activities, expense and fiscal controls and marketing/promotions and logistics resulting in chapter revenue growth and achievement of revenue goals.•Responsible for supervising and training campaign and support staff in the delivery of special events.•Identify target audiences and build appropriate recruitment and fundraising strategies to successfully recruit, acknowledge, and retain and upgrade event donors/participants.•Utilize proven promotional activities ensuring the success of events and to enhance public awareness of LLS and its mission. •Evaluate the effectiveness of the on-going fundraising campaign(s), including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event satisfaction, and overall success of the campaign.•Ensure media, material, in-kind and cash sponsorships are secured through a coordinated plan that includes proposal development, prospect identification, cultivation, retention and recognition.•Manage campaign materials required for the successful implementation of assigned special events including recruitment/promotional flyers and brochures, invitations, posters, training materials, pledge retrieval or motivational materials, etc.

Arlington, Va, Us

Work in collaboration with the National Program Director, design and execute strategies for signature fundraising activities for the National Alliance on Mental Illness including direct management of the flagship program, NAMIWalks with an annual revenue goal of $11 million in 2015. Direct program management for State organization and Local affiliate sites across the United States. Provide consulting expertise to Executive Directors, Directors of Development, Walk Managers, Board Members, and more in the areas of fundraising, donor cultivation, major event planning, team and participant coaching, effective communication, securing corporate sponsorships, and goal setting.Responsible for establishing annual priorities that align with organizational financial, marketing, and brand goals. Strategic direction of traditional fundraising programs and piloting of innovative new strategies and fundraising techniques including digital trends (leveraging technology), donor engagement efforts, and focus on emerging markets.Deliver annual fundraising clinics/ trainings and monthly webinars and training videos. Consultant for local field based managers for national NAMIWalks program. Provide innovative solutions, strategies, and training on topics such as marketing, sponsorship, recruitment, logistics, and fundraising to achieve 20% annual event growth program-wide. Create print, video, forum, and blog resources for field leaders and participants.Manage logistics, create curriculum, and execute presentations at local and national walk events, field trainings, and National Convention, and Leadership Summits. Provide training and support for National Walk Managers and NAMIWalks Program Assistant. Contributed to overall annual revenue growth of over 30% since 2009.

Arlington, Va, Us

Coordination of all special events and fundraising efforts including the annual NAMIWalks walkathon event. Completing grant proposals, marketing and sales, creating community partnerships, securing donations and business sponsorships.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), University Of Phoenix - Timonium

Studied Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling

Ba, Sociology / Criminal Justice

Project Upward Bound