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Newport Beach, Ca, Us

Columbia, Mo, Us

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Aurora, Colorado, Us

I spearheaded comprehensive initiatives related to the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, aiming to maximize the quantity and size of donations and gifts. I placed a strong emphasis on preserving trusted relationships with key physicians and high-value donors. I managed the entire lifecycle of a newly established portfolio, driving major gifts, bolstering annual giving, and executing impactful fundraising initiatives. Additionally, I supervised the recruitment, onboarding, training, and management of a new philanthropy manager, while also developing and coordinating extensive training manuals and educational materials for all new members of the fundraising team.• Delivered robust pitches that touched the hearts and souls of existing and prospected donors.• Strategized cultivation and stewardship for donors in strong liaison with the Donor Relations team.• Spearheaded planning and organization of Major Gift team retreat, creation of fundraisers CRM materials, and foundation gift table.• Led Champions of the Philanthropy Volunteer Committee while increasing awareness among local communities and targeting qualified audiences.

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

During my tenure in this role, I provided exceptional leadership support in the "Building on Originality" Campaign via efficient management of 120+ alumni and parents across CA, ID, NV, OH, OR, and UT. I collaborated with the college president to plan and conduct donor visits. I headed a high-performance Major Gifts Coordinator prioritizing and performing functions in compliance with defined regulations and organizational guidelines.• Partnered with Alumni Relations to plan and organize five events within the set budget and time frames.• Improved donor journey and experience by addressing and resolving key concerns/queries in a prompt manner.• Collaborated with Campaign Steering Committee volunteers and Board of Trustee members to solicit prospects.• Directed alumni and parents in securing four of the five locations for the Edge Internship pilot program funded by a $1M philanthropic family foundation gift.

Usaf Academy, Co, Us

While performing this executive role, I oversaw the full spectrum of strategic annual giving programs. I confirmed exceptional donor experience via cross-functional collaboration with directors of Gift Processing and Stewardship.• Developed and implemented an annual giving program for a new initiative in partnership with Parent & Family Giving Director.• Increased pledge fulfillment by leading the design and deployment of a new pledge reminder system and confirming effective communication with donors.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

During my time in this role, I managed all facets of university-wide major gift activities in NY while soliciting gifts worth from 25K+ to $1M+ and annual fund and planned giving. I scheduled and conducted 170+ visits per year to build and retain a solid pipeline of donors.• Spearheaded planning of campaign dinner events with 125+ attendees.• Presented strategic plan for major donors at prospect review sessions with deans, alumni, and development leadership.• Forged strong partnerships with Danforth and Medical Campus alumni and development staff to pursue shared objectives.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

In this role, I directed processes associated with the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of $1k+ gifts while supervising the Annual Giving Coordinator. I led the research of prospective donors to grow the university's annual fund base and established a major gift pipeline. I oversaw peer-to-peer fundraising volunteer committees and recruited volunteers in 9+ major cities across the U.S.• Partnered with Planned Giving to solicit $600K+ scholarship gift.• Increased direct fundraising for $1k closed funded gifts across the board in 2013.• Enhanced Elliott Society fundraising revenue by 380% for Washington University in one year through development of high-touch prospective donor and stewardship processes.• Organized salon events with 100+ attendees in regional areas and met individually with major gift donors to broaden outreach with prospective and current donors.