The Senior Director of Strategic Development is responsible for creating and implementing an annual comprehensive fundraising plan to meet budgeted income goals for unrestricted and restricted charitable giving, overseeing fundraising events, and cultivating internal and external relationships. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director of Strategic Development will work collaboratively with Reach staff, the Board of Directors, donors, and volunteers to strengthen fundraising efforts for maximum mission impact. • As a member of the Executive Team, provide input and guidance on our strategic plan, future initiatives, and big picture. • Dedicate ongoing attention to personal and professional development for employees of Reach including wellness & training opportunities. • Participate in the development and management of the organizational & dept budget. • Lead fundraising initiatives including special events, sponsorships, donor cultivation, and grant writing. • Manage or oversee all fundraising events including developing and soliciting sponsors for events and promoting events to the community. • Manage annual contract updates, dispersal and execution. Invest in new city, county, or organizational partnerships to assist Reach’s programmatic growth. • Build and maintain relationships with those we support and their families/extended interdisciplinary teams and provide internal and external communication. • Establish and manage short-and long-term goals for fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment, capital campaigns, and special projects.• Maintain accurate records and analyze data as needed to inform goals and strategies.• Manage monthly Donor and Volunteer Newsletters.• Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation. • Identify and pursue new sources of corporate and foundation funding and volunteerism.

Design, plan and implement adaptive recreation and social skills programs for individuals ages two and older with a variety of developmental disabilities. Facilitate and advocate for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into mainstream parks and recreation programming in multiple different municipalities and venues. Recruit, hire, train, and supervise more than 20 recreation staff, volunteers, and interns. Assist in fundraising, outreach and marketing activities, including training presentations for contracted partners. Complete all documentation required for billing, payroll, and for the monitoring of participant progress. Maintain relationships with partner city government officials in other programs/agencies that offer adaptive and/or inclusion programming through Reach. Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive services to participants. Maintain multiple schedules including staff schedules, inclusion and adaptive program schedules. Utilize Salesforce to plan and manage event registrations and maintain participant data.

Directly supported individuals with developmental disabilities in their everyday lives with tasks such as cooking, exercising, medical needs, relationship issues, processing information, conflict resolution, deescalating situations, and managing anxiety.

Generated ideas for recreation and community engagement. Increased opportunities for fitness, nutrition, and personal wellness for the individuals supported by Hammer. Coordinated sporting leagues for the individuals supported by Hammer and facilitated the creation of a floor hockey group. Provided opportunities for group hiking, walking, biking, yoga, and Zumba. Provided education and resources and planned a variety of additional events and geared towards wellness, nutrition, and fitness. Coordinated and facilitated the annual Hammer Fishing Trip. Initiated an organics recycling program and mindfulness practices into program sites. Marketed activities and communicated details to staff. Created SharePoint intranet pages for the Community Life department. Provided programming and supervised an intern in summer 2014. Built partnerships with community organizations to enhance programming and sought donations from community partners for events. Implemented a variety of employee wellness initiatives including a Nursing Mother’s Room, softball team, daily walking group, weekly fresh fruit delivery, wellness contests, and free gym access. Assisted in grant writing and grant reporting.

Supervised daily operation of the Hammer Travel trips to New York City and San Diego, California. Developed and utilized systems to ensure the trip itinerary runs smooth and efficiently. Supervised and supported volunteers also assisting on the trip. Supported all travelers and ensured trip satisfaction.

Recruited, interviewed, trained, and placed new volunteers at Hammer. Worked with staff to manage volunteers at program sites. Organized large groups of volunteers for special events, and coordinated volunteers for Hammer's Community Life programming. Strategically planned and implemented a new volunteer request system. Maintained volunteer training records and hours

Planned weekly recreation activities for a group of thirty-five individuals, coordinated staff, and implemented all activities. Directly supported individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes, helping them to live their lives to the fullest. Worked with individuals on personal growth in many areas including boundaries, socialization, and healthy living. Completed paperwork to assist individuals in achieving their goals.

Assisted the Program Manager in all general tasks including ordering medications, hiring and training new staff members, facilitating staff meetings, completing payroll, and managing resident’s medical appointments. Managed the staff schedule, prepared for and attended quarterly and annual meetings with clients and their interdisciplinary teams. Continued to directly support individuals.

Managed all organizational activities, sports, and recreational activities for twelve residents. Worked with parents and residents alike to find an activity schedule best suited to each individual’s needs. Continued to directly support individuals.

Worked with an adult with Down’s Syndrome on an individual basis. Provided supervision and transportation, coordinated activities, and provided opportunities for exercise.

Worked with young children with Autism to increase skills in social communication, emotion regulation, functional play, shared enjoyment, tolerating change, and behavior management. Led engaging activities with each activity emphasizing a different skill. Facilitated weekly family therapy sessions focusing on helping the family to cope with their child’s diagnosis, psychoeducation about Autism, and providing the family with empathy and emotional support.

Worked closely with the Admission Possible Development Officer to help steward individual donors and formulate a volunteer recognition program. Went into inner city schools monthly to administer practice ACTs, work on volunteer projects, or substitute teach College Possible programming.

Worked with fellow students to help them identify structures and understand functions of the brain.

Worked with a small team of other researchers and a faculty advisor to create and conduct a unique psychology experiment. Scheduled to present and the MUPC conference this April.

Trained, supervised, motivated, coached, and scheduled callers. Communicated performance of employees to staff members in the development office. Called alumnae to build relationships with constituents and raise funds for the college.

Independently taught two sections of Introductory Psychology Lab. Worked with groups to generate lesson plans and assignments, and graded participation and homework.