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Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsible for developing and leading the Food Bank's individual fundraising strategy, with a goal of doubling private individual support over the next 10 years. Oversees fundraising activities across annual, mid-level, major and planned giving programs.

Greater Atlanta Area

Managed offline and online individual giving programs, including direct mail, email, peer-to-peer and other online campaigns to acquire, cultivate, renew, upgrade and steward donors.Key accomplishments:• Consistently met and exceeded progressive annual fundraising goals in excess of $3 million• Worked closely with Chief Development Officer, Major Gifts Manager and Individual Giving Manager to design and implement annual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plan for… Show more Managed offline and online individual giving programs, including direct mail, email, peer-to-peer and other online campaigns to acquire, cultivate, renew, upgrade and steward donors.Key accomplishments:• Consistently met and exceeded progressive annual fundraising goals in excess of $3 million• Worked closely with Chief Development Officer, Major Gifts Manager and Individual Giving Manager to design and implement annual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plan for individual donors across all giving levels• Increased direct mail revenue by 28% over three years. Led successful transition to a new direct response vendor and helped develop new internal systems to support the change. • Oversaw doubling of annual online revenue from individual donors during tenure through the innovative expansion of email campaigns, peer-to-peer events, website optimization, and enhanced digital engagement• Helped plan and deliver meaningful recognition and stewardship experiences for top individual supporters• Utilized Raiser’s Edge and Luminate Online databases extensively to measure progress against goals, segment donors for tailored solicitation and stewardship, and drive strategic decision-making• Developed and maintained excellent working relationships with internal departments and multiple external consultants to advance key organizational objectives Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Oversaw execution of annual national anti-hunger advocacy campaign in 7-state Southeast region with online, offline, and social media elements

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Secured the early employment of refugee clients through concentrated networking with potential employers, collaboration with resettlement partners, and logistical coordination. Customized client employment plans to include orientation, skill assessment, career goals, pre-employment training, acculturation, job placement and re-certification

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Facilitated exchanges between visiting U.S. church groups and indigenous churches. Created monthly communications, translated correspondence, budget, and project proposals for indigenous community development agency.

M.Div., Theology, Ministry

Fannie Jordan Bryan Fellowship Columbia Theological Seminary Honor Scholarship (full tuition)

B.A., Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Tex-Mex Alternative Spring Break, Rhodes Souper Kitchen, Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor.

High Potential Diverse Leaders

Presented by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, High Potential Diverse Leaders (HPDL) is a leadership development program designed.

Certificate In Nonprofit Organization Management

Focus on management principles and best practices in the nonprofit sector across core disciplines of fundraising, boards, marketing.

Certificate In Volunteer Management, Volunteer Management

Focus on skillfully and effectively leveraging volunteer resources to achieve organizational missions through core competencies.

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