Expert consulting in individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising. Advise estate executors on finding organizations to receive donations.

● Responsible for ensuring the Foundation’s activities reflect its mission, vision, values, and beliefs● Prepared annual goals and budget with support of Director level staff● Acted as direct contact and manager of the Board of Directors● Directly supervised all Director level staff● Served as chief spokesperson for the Foundation● Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and nurturing high-priority institutional relationships including partners, peers, major donors… Show more ● Responsible for ensuring the Foundation’s activities reflect its mission, vision, values, and beliefs● Prepared annual goals and budget with support of Director level staff● Acted as direct contact and manager of the Board of Directors● Directly supervised all Director level staff● Served as chief spokesperson for the Foundation● Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and nurturing high-priority institutional relationships including partners, peers, major donors, corporations, and civil society leaders● Acted as spokesperson on equity, inclusion, and diversity for podcasts, educational institutions, corporate partners, and other institutional partners● Responsible for creating timely reporting on Foundation’s fundraising and outreach goals to Board of Directors● Oversaw four fundraising events including the annual gala in addition to speaking at stake holders house parties to raise funds● Oversaw the two most successful fiscal years in the Foundation’s 25 years Show less

Serves as the chief advancement officer for the College. Maintains primary oversight of all activities related to efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual, major and planned gifts from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations in support of the College. Responsible for the oversight of alumni relations and advancement communications. Provides counsel to the College's Dean and other faculty and staff on fund- raising matters and contributes to the College through active… Show more Serves as the chief advancement officer for the College. Maintains primary oversight of all activities related to efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual, major and planned gifts from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations in support of the College. Responsible for the oversight of alumni relations and advancement communications. Provides counsel to the College's Dean and other faculty and staff on fund- raising matters and contributes to the College through active membership in the Dean's administrative cabinet. Leads the advancement program and manages a personal portfolio of major gift and select leadership annual gift donor prospects and suspects.Advancement & Annual Giving Programs• Lead the advancement strategy for the College by developing, implementing and evaluating the annual advancement plan.• Monitor the progress of activities and report results to the Dean and Associate/Assistant Vice Chancellor. Prepares and presents reports of achievement.• Build and maintain volunteer leadership groups such as advisory committees or boards of visitors.• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Colleges advancement staff.• Provide strategic direction for the College's annual giving program.• Collaborate with College and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement staff to develop effective fundraising strategies for sustainable growth in annual giving.Major/Principal/ Foundation Gifts Relationships• Manage relationships with major gift and select leadership annual giving suspects and prospects.• Track advancement activity and suspect and prospect strategies by entering plans, steps, and opportunities into the fundraising database.• Work closely with campus researchers to review alumni and donor lists in order to identify prospects and optimize portfolio.• Develop a College-wide stewardship plan and review and update annually to help ensure proper compliance with donor intent. Show less

• Manage the acquisition, renewal and maintenance of all individual incomes for the Kennedy Center; which includes: Major Individual Campaigns and Gift Planning, National Advancement, and Annual Giving and Digital Fundraising• Completed and managed a $250M+ capital campaign, personally securing multiple seven figure gifts • Works closely with the SVP of Development, directs the planning, coordination and implementation of all advancement strategies, policies and procedures for the… Show more • Manage the acquisition, renewal and maintenance of all individual incomes for the Kennedy Center; which includes: Major Individual Campaigns and Gift Planning, National Advancement, and Annual Giving and Digital Fundraising• Completed and managed a $250M+ capital campaign, personally securing multiple seven figure gifts • Works closely with the SVP of Development, directs the planning, coordination and implementation of all advancement strategies, policies and procedures for the Kennedy Center and its affiliate organizations, including every aspect of development (individual annual and major gift giving; donor stewardship and engagement; foundation grants; support from local, state, national and international governments; online solicitations; event support; all forms of testamentary giving) • Manage and strategize with the team that deploys the President of the Kennedy Center to major donors.• Works closely with the Chief of Staff to steward and advance the Presidentially-appointed Board of Trustees • $30 million in annual funds under management including non-restricted and designated funding. Manages a full time staff of 35, and many part time employees and contractors, and all related budgets. • Responsible for over 50,000 donors • Further integrated Circles (mid-level giving) and Membership pipelines to identify efficiencies and areas of opportunity resulting in annual increases to major gifts• Oversees entire national fundraising effort for the Kennedy Center including management of the Kennedy Center International Committee, National Committee for the Performing Arts, President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts, and National Patrons outreach • Manages division of Digital Fundraising to meet increased need for support, strategic planning and implementation. • Provides management and oversight for 5 of the Kennedy Center's 10 other Boards and Committees Show less

● Develop, implement, execute and evaluate long-term goals and strategies for meeting fundraising targets● Oversee plans and tactics to raise approximately $12 million+ in annual funds from major and mid-level giving programs with increasing annual goals.● Coordinate collaboration with National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center giving teams.● Have increased fundraising on an average of 7% year over year, in an industry that is seeing decreasing fundraising.● Retaining major… Show more ● Develop, implement, execute and evaluate long-term goals and strategies for meeting fundraising targets● Oversee plans and tactics to raise approximately $12 million+ in annual funds from major and mid-level giving programs with increasing annual goals.● Coordinate collaboration with National Symphony Orchestra and Kennedy Center giving teams.● Have increased fundraising on an average of 7% year over year, in an industry that is seeing decreasing fundraising.● Retaining major donors at an average of 86% compared to an industry average of 45% through increased and targeted stewardship● Oversee engagement with McKinsey and Co. to strategically dissect donor data in a useable format to increase prospecting and donor acquisition● Guide the direct mail campaigns to our major donors which results in a higher retention and an overall increase in giving● Serve as a senior leader on the Kennedy Center development team to guide all fundraising and budgeting of revenue and expense for department● Manage a team of 9 fundraising staff Show less

● One year appointment with two colleagues (in addition to current position) to manage organization until new General Director starts in July 2018● Share primary oversight of all aspects of Washington National Opera’s portfolio, including artistic, operational, education and community programming, financial management and fundraising activities● Setting and overseeing an annual operating budget of $23+ million, including 5 year planning and scheduling for future seasons● Primary… Show more ● One year appointment with two colleagues (in addition to current position) to manage organization until new General Director starts in July 2018● Share primary oversight of all aspects of Washington National Opera’s portfolio, including artistic, operational, education and community programming, financial management and fundraising activities● Setting and overseeing an annual operating budget of $23+ million, including 5 year planning and scheduling for future seasons● Primary liaison with WNO board and play a key role in setting Executive Committee and Board of Trustee meeting agenda and priorities in consultation with Board Chair and President● Represent, when needed, WNO’s interests in Kennedy Center activities and serve as an advocate for the WNO throughout the community● Work with marketing and PR to set strategic initiatives and build robust digital platforms as well as customer service strategies Show less

Hunt Alternatives is a private operating foundation that is moving into more public charity work. My main responsibility is to take it from a founder funded organization to a externally funded organization. Position OverviewHunt Alternatives has built a unique philanthropic platform to catalyze measurable progress oncomplex issues, and aims to engage a diverse base of donors and funders as vital partners in thiswork. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working… Show more Hunt Alternatives is a private operating foundation that is moving into more public charity work. My main responsibility is to take it from a founder funded organization to a externally funded organization. Position OverviewHunt Alternatives has built a unique philanthropic platform to catalyze measurable progress oncomplex issues, and aims to engage a diverse base of donors and funders as vital partners in thiswork. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with Ambassador Hunt andother key staff, I raise $5M+ annually (from $1.2M currently) to support its programs. I am responsible for the design, implementation, and overall leadership of Hunt Alternatives’ philanthropic partnerships strategy, with a particular focus on individuals, foundations, and bi-lateral/government funders. I take a hands-on approach to cultivating relationships, devising strategies for partner engagement, developing proposals, and securing funding commitments Show less

Chief Development Officer for American Red Cross National Capital Region. Dual job as head of all fundraising for National Capitol Region and in support and strategy for the National Headquarters. Responsible for raising over $24 million in FY13. Completely restructured staff and have recruited 15 team members in areas of corporate, foundation and individual giving. In addition to managing the team of 15, I carry a portfolio of corporate, individual and foundation gifts totaling over $3… Show more Chief Development Officer for American Red Cross National Capital Region. Dual job as head of all fundraising for National Capitol Region and in support and strategy for the National Headquarters. Responsible for raising over $24 million in FY13. Completely restructured staff and have recruited 15 team members in areas of corporate, foundation and individual giving. In addition to managing the team of 15, I carry a portfolio of corporate, individual and foundation gifts totaling over $3 million.•Manage entire development operation for National Capital Region of the American Red Cross•Member of Senior Leadership Team who sets strategic agenda for region•Manage team of 15 that raised $23 million in FY 2013•Manages fundraising activities for Board of Directors consisting of 30 members•Advisor to national organization development program•Raised $3 million individually in FY 2013•Experience in managing direct mail campaign, corporate, foundation and individual fundraising and events•Proven leader in the national organization•Have increased fundraising for region by over 20% each year Show less

Manage all fundraising aspects for College Summit including all national development staff. Responsible for raising $9.2 million annually.•Only managing director-level staff member within organization of more than 100, responsible for leading the organization’s private foundation corporate philanthropy and major giving programs, including aggressively expanding the prospect pipeline, cultivating new donors, stewarding current funding relationships, and strategically developing winning… Show more Manage all fundraising aspects for College Summit including all national development staff. Responsible for raising $9.2 million annually.•Only managing director-level staff member within organization of more than 100, responsible for leading the organization’s private foundation corporate philanthropy and major giving programs, including aggressively expanding the prospect pipeline, cultivating new donors, stewarding current funding relationships, and strategically developing winning proposals•Responsible for $9.2 million dollars in national fundraising and support $4.2 million in regional fundraising in 10 regional offices• Increased national fundraising by 15% in year one and 28% in year two•Increased existing renewal grants by an average of 20% per grant•Won and managed six figure corporate and foundation relationships ($400,000 +) with MetLife Foundation, Open Society, and BlackRock and ($1 million +) with Stavros Niarchos, New Profit Inc., Kresge Foundation, Pearson Publishing, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Citi Foundation, and Darden Restaurants•Partner with senior management team to determine organizational goals and priorities•Manage six development staff responsible for major gifts, foundation grants, government grants, corporate sponsorships and online donations; train regional development staff on fundraising and closing the deal•Manage external contract consultants for marketing and fundraising campaign development•Oversee national development expense budget•Manage Salesforce database for national organization’s development activity Show less

Co-manage with Director of Development - East all fundraising aspects of the organization.•Member of executive management team, responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding funding prospects•Increased donor base by 35% over previous fiscal year•Increased corporate donations/sponsorships by over 20% over previous fiscal year•Established and maintained relationships with 35 corporate sponsors; recruited, managed and expanded corporate teams… Show more Co-manage with Director of Development - East all fundraising aspects of the organization.•Member of executive management team, responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding funding prospects•Increased donor base by 35% over previous fiscal year•Increased corporate donations/sponsorships by over 20% over previous fiscal year•Established and maintained relationships with 35 corporate sponsors; recruited, managed and expanded corporate teams to participate in events•Planned and managed national and local fundraising events, netting over $2 million•Developed and updated collateral materials for sponsorships, major gifts, planned giving and fundraising events•Managed Raiser’s Edge to track gifts and pledges, prospect assignments and progress toward goals•Presented on “Fundraising in this Economic Climate” at 2009 Out & Equal Conference Show less

I managed all marketing and earned income activities for Outfest.•Senior management team member•Managed and solicited more than 200 corporate sponsors, increasing fundraising 30%•Solicited and managed major donors yielding more than $250,000•Coordinated and programmed the Sundance Film Festival Outfest Brunch for more than 800 participants•Coordinated and programmed The Legacy Awards: Outfest’s largest fundraiser, raising more than… Show more I managed all marketing and earned income activities for Outfest.•Senior management team member•Managed and solicited more than 200 corporate sponsors, increasing fundraising 30%•Solicited and managed major donors yielding more than $250,000•Coordinated and programmed the Sundance Film Festival Outfest Brunch for more than 800 participants•Coordinated and programmed The Legacy Awards: Outfest’s largest fundraiser, raising more than $500,000•Created new organizational corporate sponsor program that yielded first ever $1 million year•Trained Board of Directors and staff on corporate and individual fundraising Show less

•Managed and solicited high dollar corporate sponsors yielding more than $2 million annually •Increased major dollar sponsors by more than 200%•Increased National Dinner Sponsorship by more than $400,000, from $185,000 to $585,000 annually•Coordinated corporate recognition at all HRC events•Worked closely with Direct Marketing Team on mail and telemarketing campaigns•Wrote sponsorship proposals and made sponsorship presentations•Coordinated with… Show more •Managed and solicited high dollar corporate sponsors yielding more than $2 million annually •Increased major dollar sponsors by more than 200%•Increased National Dinner Sponsorship by more than $400,000, from $185,000 to $585,000 annually•Coordinated corporate recognition at all HRC events•Worked closely with Direct Marketing Team on mail and telemarketing campaigns•Wrote sponsorship proposals and made sponsorship presentations•Coordinated with Event Managers on planning, execution and solicitation of corporate sponsors for more than 40 annual events bringing in over $5 million dollars annually Show less