As a key part of the overall effort to enhance the resources, reputation, and relationships of Santa Clara University, the Executive Director for Major Gifts (EDMG) has a leadership role in building a high-performing frontline fundraising program during this transformative time for the University. Following the commitment of Santa Clara University's Board of Trustees to adopt an ambitious and far-reaching strategic plan and related comprehensive campaign, the University seeks to attract a talented, inspirational development leader.

Santa Clara University is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located in California's Silicon Valley, offering its 8,800 students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences, business, and engineering, plus master's, Ph.D., and law degrees.As Santa Clara University prepares to enter the second half of its strategic fundraising campaign, University's excellence and character by strengthening relations with alumni, parents and friends of the University, raising public awareness, and increasing private philanthropy, which supports the University's growth and reputation. As a key part of the overall effort to enhance the resources, reputation, and relationships of Santa Clara University, the Deputy Executive Director for Major Gifts & Scholarship Initiatives has a leadership role in building a high-performing frontline fundraising program during this transformative time for the University.

Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth/students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through education. Take Stock offers students college scholarships, volunteer mentors and hope for a better life. • Direct and supervise day-to-day operations of the program; responsible for all scholarships/general program fundraising, college-readiness academic workshops and fiscal management of the organization and board of directors. • Since assuming E.D. role, raised over $2.3 million dollars in grants and private donations to fund college scholarships for at-risk youth, including the successful management of a $1.5 million dollar government grant through CareerSource South Florida. • Successfully graduated over 500 local at-risk high school seniors from Miami’s “failing” high schools; totaling over $5 million in scholarship value. • Developed new partnership with the City of Miami Mayor’s Office to create annual cultural exchange trip to Spain, free of cost to participating students as well as securing 50+ City of Miami employees to serve as program mentors to students. • Collaborated with former NBA Champion Shane Battier and his Take Charge Foundation to create a new scholarship program at Miami Central Senior High school, granting 24 students with 4-year scholarships. • Inherited the organization out of compliance; now considered a “turnaround” and fully compliant according to Florida Department of Education and Take Stock in Children Inc. requirements.

• Responsible for managing the daily functions of the Marlins Foundation including oversight of all Corporate Social Responsibility programs of the Miami Marlins. • Designed and currently implement a new grant program, Charity Partner Empowerment Fund, which includes both an internal review committee and four-step application process.• Managed the official Charity Partner grants of the Miami Marlins, assuring proper disbursement of grants and fulfillment of project descriptions. • Oversaw the implementation of fundraising strategies for charitable purposes including the successful execution of five annual marquis fundraising events; Celebrity Golf Classic, Casino Night, Bowling Tournament, Live Sports Auction and Trivia Night. • Responsible for aligning the team’s corporate sponsors with Foundation and Community Outreach programs to provide true partnership opportunities to better impact the community. • Conceptualized and executed public relations opportunities for the Miami Marlins with their Charity Partners and philanthropic sponsors.

• Developed the overall vision, excitement, and momentum for increased giving that supported organizational growth and expansion of the program.• Achieved a significant increase in fundraising to enable growth of Breakthrough Miami to six school sites and over 1000 students. • Successfully worked with the Board of Trustees, planning and executing a complete program of fundraising that included major gifts, special events, government and foundation grant donations. • Managed the public relations of Breakthrough Miami, including web presence and production of high-quality and effective communication with donors and all program supporters.• Created and oversaw community relationships, including foundations, corporations, community organizations and local universities.

• Responsible for managing a prospect portfolio of 125-175 major gift prospects ($50,000-$1,000,000). • Traveled to assigned region of greater Chicago and made 160 face-to-face visits with alumni and parents.• Cultivated prospect relationships by organizing high-level events with key academic administrators. • Worked internally within the Georgetown College to be knowledgeable in stating the case for support/vision/mission of the university and its academic priorities.• Acted independently in initiating contacts with potential donors from alumni, parent, and friend pool of prospects.• Planned and organized student events in assigned region.

• Responsible for coordinating advancement strategies for Principal Gift prospects, individual gift of $10MM and above.• Managed the President and Vice President’s portfolio and suggest appropriate next steps, including travel for visits and involvement in high-level cultivation events.• Organized Advancement’s quarterly meeting with the President and President’s office to review Principal Gift prospects and strategy.• Briefed President and Vice President in their cultivation and solicitation of principal gifts prospects.• Participated in strategic discussions of idea and proposal development with relevant academic leadership, communications office and campaign office.

• Served as primary point of contact between the President’s Office and the Office of Advancement.• Lead weekly Presidential/Vice Presidential deployment meeting with a representative from Development, Communication and Alumni Relations.• Requested, collected and edited the President’s briefings for visits, events and meetings.• Proposed development travel for President, including high-level dinners, personal visits and alumni events.• Communicated all pertinent development information from the President’s Office to Advancement and the academic units.• Worked directly with Special Assistant to President on planning the President’s development related travel, correspondence and prospect strategies.

• Responsible for the management of the day to day operations, personnel and budget of the Office of the President.• Coordinated President’s strategic initiatives, adherence to schedule and preparation of daily briefing packets including speeches & back-up information.• Responded to daily e-mails, correspondence and special requests.• Acted as liaison with internal/external constituents to further image of the University throughout region.• Served as adviser to the President and Executive Vice President.• Supervised President’s Office student internship program.

• Responsible for the coordination of all Board of Trustees operations, including organization & logistics for meetings of the Board and committees of the Board.• Maintained office policy manual and enforce rules and procedures as related to the Board.• Ensured that agendas and background information are formulated & distributed in accordance with the rules of the State of Florida & the Board.• Worked closely with the President to ensure that Trustees receive timely and accurate information about University polices & proposed policies.

• Responsible for supporting the Lt. Governor’s Chief of Staff including all correspondence, scheduling and travel arrangements.• Supported Lt. Governor’s Special Assistant including filing, daily correspondence and citizen complaints.• Maintained Lt. Governor’s reception area.• Performed special projects assigned by Chief of Staff and/or Special Assistant.• Scheduled and coordinated Governor Jeb Bush’s All Star Program, an event which recognizes High School students from each of Florida’s 67 counties.