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Florence, It

Florence, It

- Achieved a 90% increase in total contributed income, securing funding from 367 new sources- Tripled Foundation program sponsors, generating an additional $212,000 in revenue- Contributed to successful acquisition and renewals of sponsorship agreements for Jazz Fest, deepening partnership with the Foundation’s Flagship event- Secured $500,000 first-time gift to revitalize a dormant program providing housing security for musicians- Renewed funding from a lapsed foundation, launching new music education outreach programs and establishing regular convening of non-profit & school representatives- Mediated an agreement between multiple stakeholders for no-cost renewable energy integration across facilities, potentially offsetting $4,000 in monthly expenses for the Foundation- Attracted pro bono consultant services from multiple major foundations, leading to enhanced organizational systems, technological advancements, and initiatives promoting racial equity- Established a multi-year cultural exchange program for music students to perform in France, securing funding from individual donors, corporations, and foreign governments

Madison, Wisconsin Area

- Tripled fundraising across all sources, including foundations, corporate sponsors, governmental agencies, and individuals- Managed COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining organizational financial health, and programmatic continuity- Increased cash reserves by $1 million - Expanded operations, doubling full-time staff and opening 2nd location while sustaining existing programs- Served as primary representative with high net-worth donors- Managed $1.7 million annual budget and oversaw all operations- Coordinated with US Departments of Homeland Security, State, Defense for performances of The Nutcracker for Afghan refugee families, dance classes, and listening sessions at Fort McCoy

Madison, Wisconsin Area

- Oversaw all fundraising activity for Planned Parenthood's c3 and c4 organizations in SC Wisconsin, including Major & Principal Donor Relations, Sponsorships, Grants and Events.- Manages a portfolio of 120 Major Donors and oversees colleagues and CEO's portfolios, totaling 550 donors.- Executed regional public phase of $28 million Capital Campaign.- Built long-term fundraising strategy for public affairs & education departments with department directors.- Works closely with CEO & Board of Directors to schedule meetings, communications, and participation in community events.- Connects all regional supporters to organizational priorities, health initiatives and educational work.- Represents PPWI in local and National Conferences on Development, Electoral Work, and Power-Building.

Madison, Wi | Latin America

- Develop & implement annual and monthly development and marketing plans for the organization, responsible for a $12 million annual operating budget- Function as primary representative for a majority of the organizations' stakeholders and donors- Write all grants, LOIs, and other materials associated with all corporate sponsorships and foundation support- Produce all marketing materials, including print and radio advertisements, social media, quarterly newsletter, and annual report- Develop strategies to gauge the impact of the organization's work and document the improvements to the lives of Latin American end-borrowers- Build strategic partnerships with donors and partner agencies or NGOs to conserve land and build sustainable business practices for the working poor of Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru- Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors' Fundraising committee- Represented organization in Global Steering Group's annual Impact Investment Summit

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Within the New Business Development division, work alongside CEO’s, Employee Campaign Managers, and Leadership Giving Ambassadors to plan and implement workplace campaigns in order to assist in achieving $18.6 million fundraising goal• Facilitate internal meetings preparing recommendations of funding to partner agencies for board presentation and approval• Conduct campaign training sessions for company volunteers, handle delivery of campaign materials, research workplace accounts, access account potential, and customize strategies for each account utilizing best practices, providing necessary follow-up• Monitor assigned accounts to ensure accurate campaign projections in the campaign database

Brooklyn, Ny

• Led all fundraising efforts including grant writing; obtaining private, institutional, and corporate gifts• Developed programs in Turkey and West Virginia through partnerships with Boston University and Harvard University’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies• Led negotiations with real estate developers and elected officials to own and operate a new performing arts center at 1215 Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn• Secured pledges and grants from major foundations and offices of elected officials• Planned and executed all press and media campaigns, resulting in several features in The New York Times, Playbill, The Wall Street Journal, Harper’s Magazine, Huffington Post, VICE, Crain’s, CNN & ABC• Hired and oversaw all temporary and permanent staff of the company in Development, Artistic, Marketing, Finance,and Production Departments• Produced and coordinated all programs, including international and out-of-state productions• Primary representative for company with elected officials, business partners, and community leaders• Registered the company as a 501(c)3, writing the company’s mission, by-laws, and strategic plan• Served on organization’s board of directors

Orlando, Florida Area

• Advised Mayor Buddy Dyer on the cultural landscape of Orlando. • Proposed and developed programs that would inspire citizens to support the arts community. • Organized communication between board members.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Directing

Certificate, Arts Administration

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Theater