* Participates on the foundation leadership team* Develops, leads strategy for soliciting, renewing, and upgrading annual gifts, corporate partnerships, and event sponsorships at all levels of giving. Collaborate with the region’s director of prospect development, foundation staff, board members and other volunteers to identify prospects, corporate and event sponsors • Manages year-round donor engagement and stewardship of donors, including plans and recognition • Responsible for creating strategy around donor prospects while building a portfolio to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts • Coach, provide strategy and ensure accountability of events director, two care navigators, an event coordinator, and a philanthropy assistant • Documents donor interactions, create plans and opportunities in a CRM consistently • Develops and manages event committees and support groups • Primary responsibility for the oversight and management of foundation events, activities, and volunteers • Develops and leads strategy for the following support groups; Philanthropist Circle, Summit Society, Founders/Starfinders, Corporate Partners and Valiant Women

* Develop and lead strategy for soliciting, renewing and upgrading annual gifts and sponsorship at the $1,000 - $99,000 level. Work with the region’s director of prospect development, Foundation staff, board members and other volunteers to identify annual giving prospects and sponsors within this range* Solicit and renew signature fundraising event sponsorships* Develop and manage event and support group budgets* Evaluate annually the effectiveness of plans and activities based upon such metrics as cost to raise a dollar* Participate on Foundation Leadership Team and carry out duties related thereto* Document donor interactions, create plans and opportunities in Raiser’s Edge and DREAM* Manage the following; Stewardship Manager, Special Events Officer (2), Stewardship Coordinator and Fundraising Coordinator* Develop and lead strategy for the following support groups; Philanthropist Circle, Summit Society, Founders/Starfinders, Corporate Partners and Valiant Women

* Develop and lead strategy for soliciting, renewing and upgrading annual gifts and sponsorship at the $1,000 - $99,000 level. Work with the region’s director of prospect development, Foundation staff, board members and other volunteers to identify annual giving prospects and sponsors within this range* Solicit and renew signature fundraising event sponsorships* Develop and manage event and support group budgets* Evaluate annually the effectiveness of plans and activities based upon such metrics as cost to raise a dollar* Participate on Foundation Leadership Team and carry out duties related thereto* Document donor interactions, create plans and opportunities in Raiser’s Edge and DREAM* Manage the following; Stewardship Manager, Special Events Officer (2), Stewardship Coordinator and Fundraising Coordinator* Develop and lead strategy for the following support groups; Philanthropist Circle, Summit Society, Founders/Starfinders, Corporate Partners and Valiant Women

* Led and managed all event activity, including, but not limited to comprehensive production of Foundation signature events including: Annual Holiday Gala, Golf Tournament, and fall and spring Fashion Shows* Primary Liaison for two high level support groups including Valiant Women and Camino Auxiliary* Spearheaded fundraising efforts for signature events in collaboration with Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Relations. Led strategy for support group fundraising with emphasis on donor/volunteer relations* Effectively managed a team of special events staff by providing coaching, strategy development and clear metrics* Actively participated on the Foundation senior leadership team and collaborated with other Foundation colleagues in major gifts, annual giving, central development, and donor relations to increase Foundation revenue* Proficient in prospect interaction in donor database, Raiser's Edge

• Created events department policies and procedures• Leadership of department managers• Increased Christmas Carol Ball revenue by more than double in four years (110%)• Increased Hoag Summer Classic revenue by more than double in four years (114%)• Spearheaded the launch of a major comprehensive campaign event for the largest community philanthropists in Newport Beach and surrounding areas• Directly responsible for managing event budgets while being financially responsibility• Determined event branding, messaging and strategic planning to create and continue partnerships• Accountable for complex event permitting• Responsible for deployment of over 60 events annually• Created timelines and event scenarios• Coordinated executive speeches• Created briefings on key attendees to assist in the cultivation of new donor prospects• Managed large scale events with over 1,500 participants and 40 vendors down to small intimate home gatherings• Responsible for vendor coordination and contracts• Managed volunteers and delegate event responsibilities setting clear guidelines and expectations • Proposed new ideas to improve the event planning, strategic planning and implementation process

• Assisted with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverages, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements (when applicable), order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) to meet the quality expectations of department, committees and volunteers for approximately 40 events a year• With a “take charge” attitude gathered information from Major Gift Officer liaisons on each project to achieve quality event productions • Worked with event committees and committee chairs • Conducted research, make site visits, and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities • Worked with vendors and donors to gather auction items and in-kind donations• Created and revise room layouts for each event• Proposed new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process• Served as liaison with vendors on event-related matters • Managed on-site production and clean up for events as necessary• Prepared nametags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.• Worked with the IT department to update event micro sites to promote individual events • Assisted with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports to manager and directors for each event project• Directly responsible for managing event budgets and fiscal responsibility• Kept track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting• Managed volunteers and delegate event responsibilities with clear guidelines and expectations

* Maintained website content within the Orange County Chapter of JDRF.* Maintained direct relationships with respectable members of society in the Orange County region.* Developed timelines to ensure that tasks were completed on time for all related events, i.e. Black Tie Dream Gala and Walk to Cure Diabetes.* Managed budgets and controlled expenses effectively on a daily basis for all related events, i.e. Black Tie Dream Gala and Walk to Cure Diabetes.* Lead the development and management of volunteer leadership for the $1 million Black Tie Dream Gala.* Managed aspects of fund development, logistics, graphics and branding for the Black Tie Dream Gala.* Managed the Special Events Manager.

* Oversaw fundraising initiatives, logistics, onsite and budget planning for $1 million Walk to Cure Diabetes and the "Fore" the Kids Golf Classic.* Managed communications to 5,000 + participates leading up to the Walk to Cure Diabetes.* Managed and mentored special events staff, volunteers and interns.* Created, implemented and managed year-round, donor-centric stewardship plan for chapter with a $4.4 million budget.* Managed, cultivated and stewarded more than 250 family and corporate Walk teams resulting in $2 million raised (FY06 - FY10), lead marketing and media initiatives, solicited and retained corporate partnerships, including renewing the $25,000 presenting partner consecutively for two years.* Managed aspects of fund development, planning and branding for the "Fore" the Kids Golf Classic, growing the event from $230,000 to $300,000.

* Assumed secondary logistical responsibility for special events such as Black Tie Dream Gala, "Fore" the Kids Golf Classic, Walk to Cure Diabetes, Third Party events and inter-office events.* Recruited, organized and oversaw volunteers for all JDRF events.* Developed and managed the internship program within JDRF.* Acquired and tracked local city and event related permits.* Tracked, categorized and input data related to JDRF's events, i.e., Black Tie Dream Gala, "Fore" the Kids Golf Classic and Third Party events.* Managed the administrative assistant.

* Accounted for and balanced all revenue for the JDRF Orange County Chapter in accordance with JDRF's stringent accounting policies resulting in an "outstanding" award for compliance with audit procedures two years in a row.