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Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas Area

Lead team member to meet annual fundraising goals and grow the donor base of the organization through engaging and coordinating diverse teams in annual development planning and joint fundraising initiatives, managed a donor portfolio through personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, and planned and executed special events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

Responsible for implementing a fundraising plan with a goal of approximately $1.5 million, incorporating a range of strategies including, annual appeals, events, corporate and individual donors, and grants. Oversee all aspects of the fundraising department, donor management database, and mailing lists.

Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Grew the organization from a volunteer-based operating structure to a professional operating structure. Organized and coordinated all events, mailings, and trainings to ensure consistency and continuity. Implemented structures to create a centralized fundraising strategy, managed volunteers, and created a structure for their organization and participation..

Austin, Texas, United States

Led one of the largest Democratic fundraising events in the state of Texas and the largest in the organization’s history with 1,000 guests and raised $200,000. Created a stewardship plan for members of the organization’s sustaining gift program to develop better donor relations and an increased knowledge of the organization’s work. Managed event portfolio.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Executed fundraising plan in coordination with Finance Staff—raised approximately $6.1 million. Cultivated relationships with elected officials, donors, and supporters. Coordinated the planning of large fundraising events—personally raised more than $100,000. Represented the campaign at approximately 75 events and spoke in support of marriage equality in.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performed outreach to potential HRC donors and Federal Club members. Managed the weekly donor acknowledgment process for over 4,000 donors. Responsible for planning and organizing Federal Club events and training programs, including the annual March Board Meeting for HRC Governors and Co-Chairs. Distributed regular information updates on upcoming events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Gained valuable experience in Congressional operations, including scheduling weekly constituent visits and requests, managed active communication lines, and provided callers with accurate updates on the Congressman’s work in the House.

Doctor Of Jurisprudence

Summa Cum Laude; Order of the Coif; Order of the Barristers; Editor in Chief, Texas Tech Law Review; Tech Law National Advocacy Team: 2022.

Master Of Professional Studies, Real Estate Development

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government