Results-driven Non-Profit Specialist with 20+ years in fundraising, advancement, and philanthropy. I have experience in planning and managing wide-ranging fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, alumni relations, foundations, grants, and special events. Through transformational influence, I’ve successfully leveraged my professional fundraising and advancement expertise to consistently exceed fundraising, advancement and campaign goals. My fundraising background was developed throughout well-recognized organizations such as Newberry Library, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, DePaul University: Drake Theatre and Shakespeare on the Green, Lake Forest Academy etc. I continue my commitment to help non-profits secure and diversify their portfolio of resources to fulfill their missions through innovative and forward-thinking fundraising. I provide solicitation coaching, work with development and advancement teams, develop strategic campaigns, help Boards increase volunteer commitment, and more.Specialties:Fundraising/Campaigns, Partnership Building, Resource Planning, Program Development, Donor & Board Development, Major Gifts, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Coaching & Facilitation, Proposal Writing, Philanthropy Development, Hiring & Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Budgeting, Grant Writing, Consulting