Lead staff and Pi Phi leaders to advocate for the organization through ongoing cultivation and solicitation of existing donors. Partner with internal and external teams to establish staff managed mid-level and major donor prospect portfolios. Pairing 3rd party wealth screening with historical giving data, ongoing engagement markers, and outcomes of personal outreach. Implemented development dashboard to establish benchmark data that will allow for dynamic monitoring of team and individual progress and goals that drive revenue through outreach and visits.Streamline prospect management practices to effectively expand the reach of our Foundation, allowing more Pi Phi leaders to actively fundraise while creating efficiencies, standardizing key performance indicators and scalable practices for the future. Partner with vendor to apply software capabilities to desired end goal; problem solve through inquiry and real-life application.Build cross-collaborative teams to ensure organizational priorities are integrated into development practices that invite all members to learn about giving opportunities and impact of our Foundation. Through establishing trust and credibility with team, manage timelines and deliverables to reach goals.Lead Pi Phi Giving Day fundraising campaign strategy to drive unrestricted revenue, member participation and inspire Pi Phi pride through major gifts, donor engagement and stewardship practices that resulted in a 28% increase in the number of donors; an 81% increase in the number of new donors; a 62% increase in average gift size; and a 108% increase in revenue from 2020-2023.Create and adopt engagement opportunities through virtual and in-person donor visits and events to allow all members to be invited to learn about the giving opportunities and impact of our Foundation. Represent organization in partnership with staff and leaders to authentically share the mission of our Foundation, to drive affinity and maximize support.

Empowered national volunteers to adopt relevant fundraising practices through exposure to fraternal industry partners, strengthening the case for support and aspirational growth. Prepared leaders to cultivate and solicit multi-year pledges by utilizing wealth screening data and donor engagement markers to create meaningful giving opportunities and lasting Impact. Implemented a donor-centered comprehensive stewardship plan that appropriately and consistently promotes engagement and recognition of donors at all levels.Partnered with communications team to evolve Sig Tau’s brand by celebrating the 100-year-old history and traditions while appealing to potential and current members. Provided direction and inspiration to demonstrate the needs of the organization through multi-channel story telling.

Created Young Alumni Giving Program through development of peer-to-peer fundraising committee, enhancing volunteer and engagement opportunities and developing multi-channel communication planCoordinated Spring 2016 Phone-A-Thon fundraising program that resulted in increased number of contacts, donors and financial commitments.

•Served as a regional volunteer supporting 17 collegiate chapters in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.•Managed team of regional specialists to support collegiate officers and alumnae advisers. •Provided guidance to chapter officers and manage risk management, operations, financial, housing, and membership issues. Facilitated training for chapter executive officers and alumnae advisors particularly focused on Pi Phi’s leadership development program.•Collaborated with Fraternity staff on crisis and emergency management; served as primary point of contact with university officials. Served as Collegiate Regional Membership Specialist from June 2008-June 2011; Collegiate Regional Director from June 2011-June 2015.

Established a structured, systematic stewardship program to ensure donors received personal, timely and accurate gift receipts and written acknowledgements.Revitalized a dormant donor recognition program by creating annual giving clubs and lifetime giving societies; launched donor recognition awards process, coordinated recognition award items and presentation opportunities.Supported the Foundation Board of Directors and committee chairman; oriented new volunteers to provide a seamless onboarding experience.Assumed additional responsibilities from part-time Stewardship Coordinator role after mastering day-to-day tasks to acknowledge and recognize donors.

•Managed office operations for consulting firm specializing an inclusive access and universal design. •Managed all aspects of project involvement including written communication, proposal development, and project timelines; developed renovation and retrofitting plans.

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