*Prepared briefing materials, including talking points and strategy documents for top University executives participating in parent cultivation events or solicitation meetings*Researched and wrote acknowledgment letters and other personalized communications on behalf of the Dean of the College *Maintained records concerning parent prospects within Griffin database*Managed the planning and execution of various parent cultivation/engagement events, including the Move-In Day Receptions, New Parents Breakfast, and the annual PFLC Retreat*Served as the primary resource for Parent and Family Leadership Council (PFLC) members; managed communication to this group and developed printed membership materials and communications.*Played a key role in the growth of the PFLC from 41 to 80 member families.*Recruited, trained, and managed members of the Parent and Family Leadership Council’s Outreach and Career Exploration subcommittees.*Solicited leadership annual gifts from Parent and Family Leadership Council members ($5-10K)*Collaborated with Direct Response team on annual appeal letter and e-mail strategies *Coordinated content for a monthly parent e-newsletter*Maintained content on Parents Program web site*Reported directly to the Director of the Parents Program.

*Researched and wrote reports on activities related to approximately 65 endowed professorships*Edited narrative reports submitted by more than 500 student scholarship recipients*Developed communications that increased student participation in reporting process to 98%*Recruited and trained students to serve on a volunteer committee to advise our scholarship reporting process*Peer reviewed narrative reports related to fellowships and faculty funds*Corresponded with the University’s highest level of donors; ensured they were appropriately recognized on the University Honor Roll*Maintained records concerning endowed fund recipients and stewardees within Griffin database*Collaborated with Alumni Relations and Development to develop consistent donor communications*Planned and executed two annual events for student scholarship recipients and donors*Developed presentations to educate colleagues on fundraising and donor support achievements, including a talk that was given in December 2010 at the Association of Donor Relations Professionals National Conference*Reported directly to the Director of University Stewardship.

* Researched and wrote acknowledgment letters on behalf of top University executives.* Generated prospect manager reports on a weekly basis.* Maintained records of all acknowledgment activity.* Wrote stewardship reports detailing activities related to endowed fellowships and scholarships as needed.*Assisted at donor recognition events and other special events.* Reported directly to the Associate Director of the Harper Society.

* Managed marketing and communications for an accredited two-year academic institution with over 2,000 students in business, IT, legal studies and health sciences.* Wrote and edited marketing collateral such as consumer print advertising; press releases; internal and external newsletters and emails; college intranet; content for five websites; targeted direct mail pieces; posters and fliers; annual reports; and employee manuals.* Defined a signature voice for all marketing materials, contributing to a steady rise in student enrollment during my tenure.* Collaborated on college branding efforts, such as working with an in-house designer to create consistent corporate identity for all school marketing materials; in development on an official style manual.* Reported directly to the Marketing Director.