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Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon

• Member of PSUF executive leadership team• Met and exceeded goals averaging $38M total fundraising annually with team of 20 gift officers; 30% increase in fundraising over 5 years• Supervised, motivated, trained team of 30+ gift officers, program-based & research/prospect management professionals, board liaison• Strategically deployed staffing and resources to effectively maximize fundraising in metric-based enterprise• Led pandemic business continuity team• Co-created organizational strategic plan with VP for engagement & communications• Co-led successful completion of first comprehensive campaign; worked across with university and academic leadership to advance campaign priorities

Portland, Oregon

• Member of PSUF executive leadership team• Met and exceeded goals averaging $40M total fundraising annually with team of 25 gift officers• Supervise, motivate, and train unit-based teams, including 28 gift officers and support staff• Designed annual prospecting program to drive fundraising planning & results• Strategically deploy staffing and resources to maximize fundraising opportunity in metric-based enterprise• Co-created organizational strategic plan, through June 2021, with VP for engagement & communications• Co-created campaign launch plan and timeline; developed campaign strategy with campaign consultant; provided training of staff and institutional leaders• Worked closely with VP for advancement services to implement new CRM; co-led creation and implementation of prospect and reporting modules

• Secured major gifts ($100K+) from foundations and corporations, my unit raised nearly 1/3 of total fundraised organizationally each year• Worked with University leadership to identify and advance philanthropic priorities• Collaborated with the research office on securing charitable funds to support research initiatives

Forest Grove, Or

• Managed Annual Giving, Stewardship and Advancement Services Units• Secured major gifts ($25K+) from foundations and corporations• Worked with University leadership to identify and advance philanthropic priorities• Collaborated with the research office on securing charitable funds to support research initiatives• Managed budget

Forest Grove, Oregon

• Secured major gifts ($25K+) from foundations and corporations • Worked with University leadership to advance institutional philanthropic priorities• Collaborated with the research office on securing charitable funds to support research initiatives• Managed budget

Forest Grove, Oregon

• Planned, organized and implemented a comprehensive alumni relations program, including class reunions, regional chapter/affinity club programs, award and recognition programs, alumni events and cultivation activities.• Served as primary liaison to alumni board and committees.• Directed alumni communications, including invitations and announcements, web site content and departmental newsletters, programs and activities.• Recruited, trained and cultivated alumni volunteers.• Collaborated with graduate and professional school programs to implement departmental alumni program initiatives and activities.• Collaborated with departments throughout University, including President’s Office, Development, Admissions, Career Development, Communications and Public Affairs.• Worked closely with Board of Trustees to establish strategic plan for Alumni Relations.• Managed Alumni and Reunion budgets.• Hired, trained and supervised professional staff, administrative support, and student employees.

Portland, Oregon

• Planned, organized and implemented a comprehensive alumni relations program, including class reunions, regional club programs, award and recognition programs, departmental alumni events and cultivation activities.• Acted as primary liaison to alumni council and committees.• Administered alumni communication and outreach, including serving as editor of school’s magazine, invitations, web site content and departmental newsletters, programs and activities.• Recruited, trained and cultivated alumni volunteers.• Collaborated with School departments and divisions to implement departmental alumni programs and activities.• Managed alumni and communications budget.• Hired, trained and supervised administrative support.

Salem, Oregon

• Coordinated Regional Young Alumni Program.• Coordinated parent program and newsletters in consultation with various departments around campus.• Assisted in planning, organizing and implementation of student alumni program, regional club program, class reunions, career mentor day, alumni web site, volunteer recruitment and training, newsletters and alumni board committees.• Served as liaison to various committees of the alumni board.• Worked with offices and departments to coordinate programs and activities.

Salem, Oregon

• Coordinated annual Town & Gown Campaign (community campaign).• Assisted various directors in office with planning, organizing and implementing programs and activities, including donor relations, annual giving, alumni relations and special projects – brochure/pamphlet development, reports and fund raising projects.• Recruited and trained volunteers.

Keymakers Executive Summit

Bs, Biology, Emphasis In Botany

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma Fraternity; Jazz Band; Alternative Spring Break Leader (1994); Student Mentor, Bush Elementary.