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AMPLIFY provides strategic fundraising and communications consulting. I partner with nonprofit organizations in human services, economic development, and the performing arts to support them with interim executive leadership, multi-year development plans, donor relations strategy, grants management, corporate sponsorships, public relations campaign planning, web design, board training, executive coaching, and more. Clients include(d) Descanso Gardens, FoodCycle LA, Pasadena Senior Center, Pasadena Symphony and Pops, Boston Court, Slate-Z, Pasdena SBDC, San Gabriel Foundation for Dental Health, MAVEN Project, and IREC.

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Pasadena, Ca, Us

www.unionstationhs.org• Lead the agency’s fundraising and communication strategies • Develop staff, board, and volunteer capacity to support fundraising and marketing efforts • Identify, cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate, foundation, individual and government supporters • Craft and disseminate agency brand and messaging across multiple channels including direct mail, social media, e-communications, website, and printed publications

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Union Station is the San Gabriel Valley's largest, most comprehensive social service agency assisting homeless individuals and families.www.unionstationhs.orgCOMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT: • Build messaging and brand strategies • Enhance community outreach through media partnerships• Manage public relations and communication collateral • Optimize web and social media • Facilitate group discussions with an advisory committee of PR professionals GRANTS MANAGEMENT: • Create organized, effective grant proposals to support Union Station’s funding needs• Collaborate with colleagues to collect accurate program detailsAct as a liaison to build strong relationships with a diverse base of foundation, government, corporate and private supporters• Interpret data outputs to evaluate program outcomes and generate reports for funders• Conduct prospect research to cultivate and secure new donors and to collect additional information about existing donors. Achievements: • Participated in the rebranding process to establish a new look and message for the agency • Revamped all communications and marketing materials, including brochures, newsletters, direct mail solicitations, and press releases• Secured a 1.18M grant from the County of Los Angeles • Secured a multi-year 750k grant from the Weingart Foundation (their first-ever general operating gift).

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Pasadena, California, Us

Masters of Taste is a luxury food and beverage festival held on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl. 100% of proceeds benefit Union Station Homeless Services.

Culver City, Us

STAR (Science Theater Arts Recreation) Education provides award-winning educational and programs enrichment to elementary school children throughout Southern California. STAR Eco Station is an environmental education and wildlife rescue center.• Created Public Relations Department • Official spokesperson for print and radio interviews• Developed brand and message strategies for STAR Education and STAR Eco Station• Designed and developed press and marketing materials, solicitation materials, web content, quarterly newsletters (c. 10,000); secured feature coverage with Disney/ABC, KTLA, and Nickelodeon;• Acquired and developed partnerships with Disney and Nickelodeon young celebrities, NOAA, Heal the Bay, plus community and political leaders to garner support for events, programs and fundraisers; • Streamlined data collection for program evaluation; prepared professional reports for Development and Program Departments• Coordinated volunteers for community events

Culver City, Us

• Managed team of creative professionals to administer high quality art education programs. • Managed program development, hiring, scheduling, staff training, student enrollment, budgets and payroll• Developed and implemented curriculum for arts enrichment programs based on theories of multi-intelligence learning, including courses in fine art, writing, photography, and cultural studies for groups of 20-40 children

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American Literature And Cultural Studies

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Nonprofit Sector Management

Bachelor'S Degree, American Literature (United States)