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Plan, manage and execute signature fundraising events working closely with executive and operations staff, Board of Directors, event committees and sponsors to achieve fundraising goals. Manage PEC membership (statewide) including campaign strategy, communication, tracking and stewardship. Coordinate across organizational revenue streams and with executive staff to strategically maximize resources. Direct Southeastern PA regional office operations including: grant development, contracts and… Show more Plan, manage and execute signature fundraising events working closely with executive and operations staff, Board of Directors, event committees and sponsors to achieve fundraising goals. Manage PEC membership (statewide) including campaign strategy, communication, tracking and stewardship. Coordinate across organizational revenue streams and with executive staff to strategically maximize resources. Direct Southeastern PA regional office operations including: grant development, contracts and reporting; budget development and review; facilities, information technology systems; human resources functions and internship program/relationship with the University of Pennsylvania. Show less

Completed planning, fundraising, successful launch and more than 5 years of significant growth of Project H.O.M.E.’s Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs. As Director, navigated across a multitude of Project H.O.M.E. initiatives, working closely with Executive leadership, Development staff and other Program Directors to strategize, coordinate and implement cultivation and fundraising requests to match donor interests and fund operations, program expansion, capital projects and… Show more Completed planning, fundraising, successful launch and more than 5 years of significant growth of Project H.O.M.E.’s Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs. As Director, navigated across a multitude of Project H.O.M.E. initiatives, working closely with Executive leadership, Development staff and other Program Directors to strategize, coordinate and implement cultivation and fundraising requests to match donor interests and fund operations, program expansion, capital projects and endowment. Continued development and ongoing strategic leadership for the operations of the Center, including oversight of K-12 and Adult Learning Workforce Development programs; building linkages and partnerships with community organizations, schools, universities, corporations, foundations, individuals and other resources; budget development/management; oversight of personnel, administrative, facility and security issues; leadership for raising the visibility of the Center; and organizational leadership as a member of the senior management team at Project H.O.M.E. Show less

Led a financial turnaround by restructuring the organization and galvanizing CWEP Board, individual supporters and the philanthropic community to raise emergency funding and secure operating revenue to stabilize the organization. Expanded and strengthened CWEP Board of Directors, created an Advisory Board and successfully led fundraising activities that exceeded goals. Made short and long range plans operational; supervised the management team; led program development, encouraged linkages… Show more Led a financial turnaround by restructuring the organization and galvanizing CWEP Board, individual supporters and the philanthropic community to raise emergency funding and secure operating revenue to stabilize the organization. Expanded and strengthened CWEP Board of Directors, created an Advisory Board and successfully led fundraising activities that exceeded goals. Made short and long range plans operational; supervised the management team; led program development, encouraged linkages between programs and ensured that the agency’s mission was incorporated into all program areas; provided oversight for management of facilities and building/tenant related issues, as well as CWEP’s licensed child care center; led agency public relations, outreach, community organizing and advocacy efforts. During eight year tenure, transformed the agency to a financially sound and respected organization known for quality programs. Show less