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Providence, Ut, Us

Providence, Ut, Us

Logan, Utah, United States

-Lead strategic fundraising efforts for the Quinney College of Natural Resources, supporting its three departments: Environment and Society, Watershed Sciences, and Wildland Resources.-Collaborate with the Dean, faculty, and staff to define and achieve philanthropic goals.-Manage relationships with over 150 prospective donors, focusing on principal gifts ($3M+) and major gifts ($50K+).-Develop and implement tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.-Craft compelling proposals to secure transformative funding and strengthen donor engagement.-Foster relationships with major donors and private foundations to ensure a sustainable and diverse funding stream.

Flathead County, Montana, United States

- Directed the fundraising program for the Flathead Biological Station, aligning efforts with institutional goals.- Managed a donor pipeline of over 100 prospects, focusing on major contributions ($25K+) and principal gifts.- Designed and implemented effective donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.- Developed impactful proposals to secure critical funding for environmental research and education initiatives.- Strengthened donor and foundation relationships, ensuring a robust and diversified revenue stream.

Remote

- Oversaw all aspects of fundraising, including campaigns, major gift cultivation, grant writing, and sponsorship programs.- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing QuickBooks Online and improving donor and grant management systems.- Collaborated with the Executive Director to create annual budgets and manage financial operations.- Spearheaded the redesign of the organizational website to align with donor engagement strategies.

Remote

- Managed day-to-day operations for a four-person team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.- Directed financial management, payroll, and vendor negotiations to optimize organizational operations.- Maintained key relationships with government, nonprofit, and private institutions.- Worked with the Board of Directors to refine organizational plans and set long-term priorities.

Remote

- Researched and developed grant proposals for government entities, private foundations, and corporate sponsors.- Built and maintained relationships with donors and sponsors to expand the organization’s donor base.- Managed all aspects of funding and development, ensuring the successful execution of campaigns.- Implemented a donor database and grant tracking system to streamline operations and improve funding outcomes.

- Secured funding through private, corporate, and government grants to support conservation initiatives.- Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders, crafting compelling narratives to drive donor action.- Managed grant application schedules, tracked progress, and communicated outcomes to stakeholders.- Facilitated site visits and donor engagement events to showcase the organization’s impact.

Moab, Ut

- Secured grant funding to support a mentoring initiative for at-risk youth, fully sustaining the program.- Conducted community outreach and built partnerships with local businesses and private foundations.- Designed and implemented the only one-on-one mentoring program in the community.- Coordinated and managed the annual fundraising event, ensuring its long-term success.