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State College, Pa, Us

Lead the development and execution of fundraising strategy for the interdisciplinary imperatives identified in the University's campaign and strategic plan. Forge collaborations that integrate executive and research leadership, strategic committees, development colleagues, and fundraising volunteers to advance case development and prospect strategy. Execute short and long-term strategies to build principal gift donor pool, identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects across individual, foundation, and corporate audiences.

University Park, Pa

University Park, Pa

Plan and implement strategies to secure philanthropic support from foundation and corporate sources. Advise and engage senior administrators, deans, faculty, and development colleagues in private foundation grantseeking efforts, including the development of prospect research, cultivation strategies, proposals, and stewardship plans.

University Park, Pa

Worked collaboratively across the University to solicit and steward corporate and foundation prospects. Within the broader grant-seeking process, specifically focused on proposal writing and post-award stewardship activities, as well as composing communications pieces for the office. Prepared presidential briefings and key relationship reports in preparation for prospect visits. Designed a communications strategy to elevate the profile of corporate and foundation relationships with Penn State.

University Park, Pa

Responsible for designing and implementing a strategic student marketing and recruitment plan including branding, messaging, web presence, publications, and other communications media to increase the visibility of the college’s programs to future students.

Silver Spring, Md

Managed the collaborative education efforts of 200+ AZA-member institutions that enhanced the level of practice across the industry in achieving desired conservation outcomes. Responsible for every phase of department activity from strategic planning and partnership building to program development, implementation, and evaluation. Established a strategic framework and regional communication structure that built community, and cemented volunteer committee as the Board-recognized model for committee operation.

Silver Spring, Md

Coordinated the AZA Professional Training Program, encompassing eight courses at multiple sites with over 400 students and instructors. Managed logistics and contracts, on-site event coordination, budgets, registration, curriculum, marketing, and analysis of course evaluations.

Washington, Dc

Interpreted exhibit, conservation issues, and current research to visitors. Provided animal care for free-ranging GLTs and other North American species. Other responsibilities included behavior data collection, record keeping, and analysis for reintroduction program; studies on effects of enrichment practices on GLT visibility; and volunteer coordination.

Lake Buena Vista, Fl

Developed, planned and implemented educational programs for aquarium guests. Other responsibilities included designing and preparing educational resource materials for guests and fellow cast members; animal care and behavior observations; coordinating a volunteer river cleanup.

Rochester, New York Area

M.B.A., Business Administration And Management, General

B.S., Biology