I support and partner with the Executive Director and board members on all major fundraising initiatives- Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement WRC's financial strategy- Actively work with the Executive Director and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc.- Oversee special events program- Work with Marketing/PR staff- Work directly with the Development Committee… Show more I support and partner with the Executive Director and board members on all major fundraising initiatives- Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement WRC's financial strategy- Actively work with the Executive Director and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc.- Oversee special events program- Work with Marketing/PR staff- Work directly with the Development Committee Chair & committee- Have primary responsibility for development and execution of all proposals with the grant writer;write/edit and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approachOversee research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position WRC ahead of majorfunding changes or trends- Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders- Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors- Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program- identify, develop, and mentor the development team Show less

While working as Executive Director for the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation I was responsible for the oversight and management of all activities under the umbrella of the foundation. I worked as a captain transporting guests to the lighthouse, primary fundraiser, grant writer and financial administrator.