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- Director of Engagement and Alumni Relations, January 2017 to May 2018 - Annual Fund Director, September 2016 to January 2017• Oversaw all aspects of fundraising for the college including the annual fund, major gifts, capital campaigns and grants.• Created stewardship policies and procedures to guide the institution in its appreciation and recognition of donors.• Worked collaboratively with peers from across campus on strategic initiatives and goals for the college as a member of the President’s Cabinet.• Wrote all grant applications and manage the stewardship, reporting and researching of new opportunities.• Revived communication efforts to scholarship and endowment donors and grow this source of philanthropic support.• Served as the staff liaison for advancement and alumni relations to the Board of Trustees.• Developed and executed the annual fund plan which includes the direct mail effort, social media and electronic appeals, customized major donor outreach, and one-on-one solicitations.• Assisted in raising funds for the Campus Master Plan which is a 5-7 year plan that will restructure the physical layout of the campus along with renovating existing structures. In the first phase raised $1,000,000 for Red Barn Reimagined project. • Created and executed a plan to increase engagement with alumni through social events, communications and personal outreach.• Served on the College’s Policy Committee and Data Management Committee.

- Senior Development Manager, June 2016 to September 2016 - Development Manager, January 2014 to June 2016 - Annual Giving & Special Events Manager, January 2013 to January 2014• Led a 5-person department while organizing all aspects of fundraising, communications and marketing for the organization.• Served as the Development liaison to the Board of Directors. Continued to provide staff support for the Development Committee and the newly created Stewardship Committee.• Assisted with strategy and direct fundraising for the $7,500,000 capital campaign that went public in May 2016. Was at $5,000,000 toward the goal in September 2016.• Managed and grew, with volunteer leadership support, the “friends” group which raised over $25,000 in memberships and event support in year 1. • Managed all aspects of the annual fund including direct mail, social media, one-on-one solicitation, and stewardship.• Created and supervised the organization’s external and internal communication plan. This included messaging on the capital campaign, day-to-day operations, and public marketing campaigns to grow the bottom-line.• Wrote all grant applications and managed the stewardship, reporting and researching of new opportunities.

• As the first Development Director for the organization in over 3 years, I built the program from the ground up by creating and executing an aggressive plan. Engaged more volunteers and built relationships internally and externally to support philanthropic growth.• Established an organized annual giving program that included direct mail, targeted phonathons, cultivation activities, stewardship program and a major gift portfolio.• Doubled the number of individual and corporate donors while increasing total giving by 100%.• Exceeded yearly donor/prospect visit goal by 150% within the first 8 months.• Increased grant submissions by 70% at the 6-month mark and added 3 new major funders.• Used industry standards to analyze events, determine their ROI and worked with volunteers to explore other potential events.

• Created and implemented donor and volunteer stewardship plans including recognition, appreciation and communication opportunities.• Planned and supervised direct mail, email and digital media campaigns.• Identified, cultivated and solicited major corporate, foundation and individual donors.• Established philanthropic and volunteer awards to add depth and breadth to the annual meeting for over 300 attendees. • Established a corporate sponsorship program.• Supervised the Data Manager who entered, processed and reported on donations.

• Converted strategic priorities into effective fundraising plans that could support the vision of the hospital. • Strategically cultivated, solicited and stewarded a portfolio of donors. • Collaborated with doctors, nurses, and other colleagues to develop impactful stories and fundraising appeals. Doubled income from direct mail appeals within first year.• Established a giving club at Rhode Island Hospital that involved multi-layered communication and engagement strategies. • Worked with a team to create the first signature event for Rhode Island Hospital in 2009 – The President's Pursuit of Excellence event. Recruited and managed the 26-person fundraising committee and successfully exceeded our fundraising goal by 21%.