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• Led, developed, and mentored a team of four development professionals that are responsible for generating 1.4M in operating funds annually. • Created and executed strategic fundraising plans, leveraging best practices in annual, major, and planned gift programs. • Developed and implemented processes that cultivated long-term relationships by converting members to donors and donors to investors, maintained a dynamic portfolio of high net-worth individuals, and secured major, capital, and planned gifts. • Monitored professional trends and legislative and regulatory developments at the federal, state, and local levels that affect cultural and nonprofit institutions, while engaging in partnership with a lobbyist to secure a 1M state appropriation. • Served as liaison to the Board for Development and Governance and led the organization’s 5-year strategic planning efforts as part of the Pathfinders core team. • Oversaw grant submissions (government and foundations) totaling 5M annually which included a 2.3M grant from NOAA awarded for the development of a Center for Heat Monitoring at the Museum.

• Built effective, positive working relationships with staff, board members, funders, and NC AIA supporters. • Managed a portfolio of donors, including individual, corporate, and foundation grantors totaling $750,000. • Managed the grant pipeline and researched potential grant opportunities valued in excess of $250,000. • Secured new state and national funding, including a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. • Directed logistics and execution of annual campaign activities, including an annual gala which generates upwards of $72,000. • Researched, solicited, and stewarded major individual gifts between $25,000-$75,000. • Created marketing materials, direct mail and stewardship appeals, annual report across written, online, and social media platforms.

Chapel Hill, Nc

Chapel Hill, Nc

* Advised growing nonprofits in the development of comprehensive fundraising strategies, leading to significant revenue increases through targeted initiatives and effective stakeholder engagement.Fostered relationships with individual and corporate donors, securing major contributions to support organizational growth and sustainability.* Wrote and submitted successful grant proposals, obtaining substantial funding from government entities and foundations to support initiatives.* Created and executed impactful marketing materials for fundraising campaigns, performances, events, and festivals, increasing visibility and driving higher attendance.* Led the planning and execution of a large-scale events with over 500 attendees, overseeing volunteer coordination, logistics, and financial management to ensure a smooth, successful event.* Enhanced the online presence of organizations by developing and maintaining user-friendly websites, improving accessibility and engagement.

Chapel Hill, Nc

- Developed engaging lesson plans to motivate students across several grade levels and varying writing abilities.- Used the Lucy Calkins units of study curriculum to teach writing to students in upper elementary and middle school.- Created informal assessments to measure student progress.- Used PowerSchool Learning to create a flipped classroom. - Communicated with parents to assess student goals and create individualized learning plans.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

- Used a project based learning approach to teach kindergarteners science and social studies.- Created and implemented differentiated lesson plans using the UDL framework to meet the needs of all of the students. - Completed student teaching experience in a 4th/5th grade combination class.- Developed and instructed age-appropriate lesson plans that encourage higher order thinking.- Designed and implemented assessments to measure performance and understanding of concepts.- Differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of all of the learners in the classroom.- Used a project based learning approach to teach first-graders across curriculum areas.- Established a positive learning environment to meet and enhance the children's emotional, social, intellectual, and creative strengths.- Created and implemented a variety of assessments to measure academic growth.- Developed assessments and units according to the Common Core Standards.- Worked with specialists to support the needs of ESL and special needs students in the classroom.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

-Prepared pre-audit financial statements, journal entries, and bank loan reconciliations for multiple projects ranging from $25M to $1B in size.-Responsible for relationship with banks for land development loans. Activities included reviewing and resolving and post-closing contractual issues with bank administrators, tracking, and applying for extension of expiration dates, preparation of monthly draw requests.-Performed all A/P functions for an average of $650,000 in monthly invoices.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

- Assisted a high profile client in acquisition and sale of commercial real estate properties totaling 12 deals valued at $5M.

Master Of Business Administration

B.S. Marketing

Certificate In Gifted Education, Education

Certificate in gifted education.

Masters In Education, Education

Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi Honor SocietyResearch: Dewan S., Dewan D. (2010). Distance Education Teacher as a Leader.

Classical Acting Training

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Forte Fellow