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Oversee strategic planning, development, and implementation of collaboration strategy & key performance indicators for major donors to raise support for Habitat for Humanity’s mission by sustaining and growing relationships with U.S Affiliate and global colleagues in innovative relationship-fundraising best practices.

Developed and implemented strategies across verticals and chapters to target and proactively build relationships with high-net worth donors and family foundations, securing 6 and 7-figure philanthropic gifts to exceed both revenue and mission goal. Collaborated with Chapter CEOs, Leadership Teams and Borad of Directors to align revenue goals with the organization's strategic priorities.Key accomplishment include:• Developed and implemented strategies across verticals and territories to target and proactively build relationships with 150 high net worth donors, family foundations and other associated entities to meet and exceed goal of $1 million (+)• Represented the organization at external meetings, effectively promoting the mission and vision to engage new supporters. • Collaborated with CEOs, leadership team and Board of Directors to align development goals with the organization’s strategic priorities.

Boone, North Carolina, United States

Managed a large team of development staff in the execution of a comprehensive revenue strategy which includes corporate engagement, major gifts, network fundraising, premiere events and marketing. Built sustainable funding through long term donors, corporate partners, grants and new revenue streams by engaging individuals, companies, and communities in a shared vision to advance the mission. Key accomplishments include:• Achieved a 40% increase by developing, leading, and managing a team of development professionals over a multi-year fundraising plan.• Led a team of three marketing professionals, including the redesign of the web site, the integration of fundraising efforts, the use of social media platforms, direct mail, and the creation of compelling video content.

North Region

Managed the Philanthropy Team strategy for individual giving and grants for 6-figure (+) gifts. Lead cross-functional, collaborative, and high performing teams to meet and exceed income and mission targets while directly managing a team of Directors of Philanthropy, Stewardship Manager and Director of Grants in the Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming areas.Key accomplishments include:● Supervised and mentored a seasoned development team of 6 members, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment to achieve a 20% revenue increase for the North Region.● Served as an enterprise-wide strategic leader and subject-matter expert on major and principal giving, developing national strategies that are consistently aligned with best practices. ● Managed a portfolio of 25-50 high net worth individuals, identifying qualifying, cultivating, solicitating, and stewarding donors and meeting goal of $1 million (+) in solicited revenue.● Proactively engaged development operations teams to ensure gift acknowledgement, data integrity, and stewardship strategies follow best practice and streamline processes to optimize impact when possible.

Mid-West Region

Managed strategic growth efforts by leading a team of Distinguished Events Managers to reach income performance targets for distinguished events including galas, golf, and other social events. Ensured goal achievement through effective leadership and collaboration with diverse teams, and the mobilization of volunteers in Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming areas. Key accomplishments include:• Maintained relationships with c-suite executives, volunteers, and corporate sponsors in a highly competitive market.• Achieved 25% growth in event revenue by identifying and implementing grassroots strategies that align with income plans and marketing.

Hickory, Nc

Managed relationships with major donor prospects determined to have the ability to make gifts at or above $10K and $1M. Led the Alumni Board of Directors and collaborated with the Board of Trustees to complete a $65 mill. campaign.Key accomplishments include:• Finished a $65 mil. campaign, resulting in a $1.5 million overage.• Responsible for soliciting donors with a capacity to contribute more than $100,000.• Board Influence and Leadership, resulting in a 25% increase in revenue.

Hickory, North Carolina

Greater Charlotte Area

Executed large scale distinguished events with accountability for specific and considerable income targets, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities. Ensured goal achievement through effective leadership and collaboration with diverse teams, and the engagement and mobilization of volunteers. Worked closely with Major Gifts staff to identify and cultivate donors.Key accomplishments include:● Maintained relationships with c-suite executives, volunteers, and corporate sponsors in ahighly competitive market.● Recruited, coached, and trained 5 Distinguished Event staff in 4 states that raised over2.6 million.● Achieved growth in event revenue by identifying and implementing grassroots strategiesthat align with income plans and marketing.

Greater Charlotte Area

Recruited, coached, and managed a development team of 10 staff members. Raised over 3.6 million raised through major gift solicitations, sponsorships, and donor cultivation events through recruitment and management of volunteers and the Board of Directors.

Greater Charlotte Area

Managed a team of 6 staff who executed Relay For Life, MSABC, CVC, and large-scale distinguished events, with accountability for specific and considerable income targets, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities. Ensures goal achievement through effective leadership and collaboration with diverse teams, and the engagement and mobilization of volunteers.

Greater Charlotte Area

Executed Relay For Life, MSABC, CVC, and large-scale distinguished events, with accountability for specific and considerable income targets, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities. Ensures goal achievement through effective leadership and collaboration with diverse teams, and the engagement and mobilization of volunteers.

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