· Increased enterprise-wide employee community engagement and giving by 5% through execution of Employee Resource Group Social Impact Strategy· Piloted and executed global Pride strategy, including global event activations, brand toolkits, merchandise, and employee development discussions· Established DEI brand center, building awareness and engagement through distinct visual identities· Executive oversight of interactive LGBTQ+ Health Disparities museum exhibit, increasing brand and benefits visibility while gathering community insights for provider solutions· Executed DEI awareness campaign, including video production, external social content, internal communications, and DEI Ambassador scripts· Launched and managed global Executive Coaching programs, decreasing female executive attrition by 5% year over year· Leveraged external national partnerships to build employee learning and engagement opportunities to diverse communities

· Successfully oversaw $1.8 million in annual fundraising through corporate partnerships, program-designated funding, signature events, and individual contributions · Executive oversight of all internal and external communications relating to fundraising campaigns including brand development, press releases, board presentations, website development, and digital marketing · Increased grantmaking beneficiary fundraising by 15% resulting in $300,000 for 31 partner organizations across Chicagoland by establishing incentive programs and evaluating outcomes· Managed organization-wide prospect pipeline by cultivating and stewarding all corporate and individual donors and volunteers· Served as Development representative at all agency stakeholder retreats, meetings, and conferences· Managed four full-time staff and two interns in addition to the Young Leader’s Board · Established standard procedures for reporting cultivation of donors in Raiser’s Edge resulting in a 10% increase of annual donor retention· Facilitated agency-wide trainings for public speaking, fundraising, and relationship management

· Exceeded annual revenue goals by 20%, raising $2.75 million, overseeing all event operations and fundraising efforts including Northalsted Market Days, Halloween Parade and Chicago Pride Fest· Served as liaison for board and staff, creating a weekly newsletter and reporting structure for all stakeholders and community members· Managed all local business grantmaking programs; managing the RFP process, grant distribution, and analyzing outcomes to ensure mission alignment across each grantee and the organization· Partnered with community advocates to initiate quarterly LGBTQ+ competency trainings for businesses and staff to create a more knowledgeable and inclusive entertainment district · Launched new fundraising initiatives for The Legacy Project, raising $30,000 in unbudgeted revenue· Oversaw 80 corporate and community sponsors with 25 newly cultivated relationships, resulting in $185,000 of additional sponsorships· Extensive partnership with the City of Chicago, Police Department and Office of Emergency Management & Communications to create an extensive security plan for public events· Leveraged volunteer opportunities to raise over $25,000 per year for six LGBTQ/HIV organizations

· Raised over $1.2 million for 2 years, consecutively exceeding organizational goals by 12% · Reduced overall event expenses by 20% through increased in-kind sponsorship and vendor donations· Managed 40 corporate relationships while cultivating 14 new corporate partners resulting in an additional $50,000 of annual giving· Established external community liaison committees for all events, increasing event visibility to untapped markets and improving new donor funding · Generated $45,000 of annual revenue by developing and launching new cultural event series, engaging new audiences monthly· On-boarded and oversaw 400+ volunteers, integrating corporate employee resource groups resulting in over 100 recurring volunteers and 30 annual donors

· Managed all contractors for interior design and physical build-out · Established general operating policies and procedures handbook, employee handbook and all training documents · Secured financial sponsors for in-house promotions at Northalsted Market Days and Pride Fest · Managed and produced private events for local businesses and non-profit organizations· Collaborated with community sports, increasing regular weekly clientele, and building philanthropic presence