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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Fundraising role tasked with soliciting and stewarding major philanthropic support and developing strong systems to support the development lifecycle for a $10 mil budget.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Led a team of 5 to raise $4.25 million annually and assist with $9 million capital campaign. Increased annual fund giving by 11% in first year while competing with a capital campaign and a worker strike. Instituted policies and procedures; coached underperforming staff. Initiated overhaul of email marketing and donor acquisition.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Consultation to nonprofit and government organizations, including project management and design, research, technical writing, strategic planning, organizational restructuring, meeting facilitation, CRM advising, and training. Clients include the Illinois Criminal Justice and Information Authority, AnnieCannons, Illinois Department of Human Services, Chicago Foundation for Women, Prostitution Roundtable, others.

Greater Chicago Area

Secured new multi-year grant funding and renewed all lapsed funding for struggling organization to bring $2 million budget from red to black. Revitalized major gifts program. CRM migration. Completed Fundraising Analysis/Strategy and Marketing/Revenue Plan.

Chicago, Il

Founding project manager for all levels of individual giving, major gifts, events, corporate sponsorships, and Associate Board. Managed communications/marketing; lead rebranding. Brought individual giving program from $30,000 to $450,000 per year. Grew mailing list 325%, email list 400%, and social media following 100%+.

Chicago, Il

Project manager of direct response program including direct mail and digital solicitation and cultivation to raise over $7,000,000 annually. Created and managed stewardship and recognition project. Managed a portfolio of mid-level and major donors and family foundations. Project manager workplace giving (400,000 annually); monthly giving ($1,500,000); Tribute/Memorial giving ($150,000); and co-lead new peer-to-peer giving program ($100,000).

Oak Park, Il

Project manager, increased donors 500%, revenue 6x, major gifts 10x. Established CRM and social media presence. Led rebranding. Led $350,000 playground grant, matching funds, community leadership team, and playground rebuild with 350 volunteers and 50 community partners.

Chicago

Member of the Executive Board, leader of Recruitment and Staffing Committees. Assisted with the merger of the organization with Cabrini Green Legal Services.

Managed contracts and projects. Provided consultation on board development, fund development, strategic planning, and training.

Founding project manager first professional domestic violence training program in the state which became a model program across the state and nationally. Grew program budget 4x. Developed curriculums, materials, and evaluation tools to train 1,000 professionals each year.

Masters Of Education, Agency Counseling

Community Leadership Program, Clp - 6, Certificate

Bachelor’S Degree, Research And Experimental Psychology

Magna Cum Laude.