Managing Director and hands-on partner with nonprofit organization in Iowa and across the nation. Providing direct support for feasibility studies, capital campaigns, development assessment, prospect research, grantwriting, major gift development, and board capacity building.

It all started when we noticed that people assume that if you can ask for money or sell something, you can be a fundraiser. And unlike the engineering or the finance sectors, there are few formal undergraduate and graduate level programs on the topic.The reality is that there is a considerable amount of philosophical, scientific, and experiential knowledge that needs to be obtained to become a competent, sustainable, and lucrative fundraiser. By offering a full 24 month curriculum, the Des Moines Fundraising Institute is filling the fundraising gap and elevating the next generation of fundraising professionals.

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Creating digital campaigns and developing websites as part of a long term strategic fundraising campaign and board recruitment tool for an after school music program in Chicago's lowest resource neighborhoods. Writing grants and implementing service programs to help expand the capacity of a women's health and mental health program. Creating tools and materials for volunteer and intern recruitment and administering a new donor CMS database.

Using social and multi-media tools to implement a digital communications strategy to empower human rights advocates to promote accountability and compliance with international human rights standards and laws. In addition, ensuring that the business of the organization efficiently and effectively. "Non-profit is a tax status, not a business plan."

Investigating and implementing strategies to increase the financial support needed to fund new projects while ensuring that the business of the organization runs smoothly.

Organized press conference with New York City politicians and community leaders including Sen. Gillibrand and Gov. Patterson to show their support for the innocent citizens of Iran and against the oppressive and dangerous regime (http://nyp.st/gtkvci). Held a number of street events and protests at the United Nations and Time Square which were publicized on the front page of the New York Times (http://nyti.ms/igRpyD) and on Jon Stewart's Daily Show (http://bit.ly/hp4GKG). Enlisted the support of United States Congressmen and women to send a video message of hope for the New Year. (http://bit.ly/gRdixD)Iran180 is a movement of people and organizations who have come together as a unified voice to demand a 180 by the Iranian government on their pursuit of nuclear weapons and the treatment of their citizens. www.iran180.org

Experience with plastics, elastomers, finishes, lubricants, adhesives, and ceramics. Experience in materials testing, and knowledge of laboratory procedures. Provided direction and input in the area of Non-Metallic Materials Engineering for the world-wide power tools and accessories business for New Product Design. Provided technical support to manufacturing and purchasing, including process development, materials evaluation, supplier development, and Value Improvement initiatives. Maintained and developed Color Harmonization methods and procedures. Trained Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers in Polymers and Color Analysis. Maintained and developed Materials Laboratory procedures and equipment. Safety and Calibration Champion

Led improvement project for break booster system after durability testing lead to failed parts and performed failure analysis.Collaborated with Zhong Ding Seal Tech Co. by visiting the rubber manufacturing site to develop new standard operating procedures, identify processing flaws, and bring the process into control. Supervised and performed general and industry-specific tests for rubber, plastic, metals and coatings.