So many books and projects, and now I have to time to enjoy them!

Manage fundraising projects including annual gala with online auction, raffle and registration, annual fashion show, golf outing and homecoming raffle sales. Train and supervise volunteers for various projects and provide financial reports for all events. Maintain database quality, integrity and consistency (Raiser's Edge), provide research and reports on alumni and other constituencies, assist with gift processing during busy seasons.

Working with an organization and people that I love, Commonwealth Youthchoirs is the home of the Keystone State Boychoir and the Pennsylvania Girlchoir. Managed all office matters for 300 choristers, families and staff, including annual fund drive, annual auction gala, program production, and box office sales. Researched new CRM and made recommendations to board.

Hired in a temporary position to assist with several projects including database maintenance, preparing for a paperless office and gift processing.

As Liaison with the Parents’ Auxiliary (parent volunteer organization), the Development Office and School Administration, I am responsible for cultivating a positive long-term relationship between the School and the parent body. To fulfill one of my primary responsibilities for major fund-raising for the School, I work closely with the chairpersons of all annual fund-raising events including an annual Golf and Tennis Outing and Live/Silent Auction. From organizational meetings to wrap-up meetings, I maintain all records for events, communicate with constituencies, and manage financial records. Over the last few years, I have been successful in meeting or exceeding fund-raising goals.

Developed and implemented comprehensive fund-raising program for St. Denis School and Parish. Conducted annual appeal to alumni, maintained database of alumni and donors, and prepared annual report and newsletters to constituencies. Staff liaison to Endowment Board and other volunteer committees.

Identified prospective grant makers, prepared and submitted grant applications to private foundations, conducted ongoing needs assessments, maintained liaisons with Pastor, Principal, faculty and School Board.

Produced a quarterly 12 page newsletter for 2,500 parish families. Planned issues, assigned stories to writers, wrote and edited stories, worked with graphic artist and printer.

Assisted in the management of the contractual obligations of the Allied Health Careers Opportunity Program: recruited summer faculty, selected student candidates, summarized outcome measurements. Developed, implemented and managed data tracking system to facilitate reporting requirements. Prepared and submitted continuation grant proposal, with progress report, to federal agency.