• Streamlined communication with key stakeholders and donors to enhance engagement and support• Successfully managed the transition of $9+ million in assets from the Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation to Journey Health Foundation• Conceived and executed impactful hybrid board retreats, featuring local and national experts to elevate strategic planning• Pioneered a comprehensive board recruitment strategy, developing a matrix to identify essential skills and representation gaps• Drove revenue growth by securing a partnership with Care Hospice, enabling donation processing across their 80+ locations• Implemented grant making software and oversaw grant application process

Responsible for the administrative, operations, and fundraising for the Foundation

As a key member of the executive team, I spearheaded the strategic vision and execution of an innovative fundraising program that effectively addressed the organization's needs. Acted as the face of the Foundation to both media outlets and potential donors.• Directed and inspired the Foundation and Grief teams, overseeing 5 direct reports to achieve collective goals.• Collaborated with a top-tier investment management firm to ensure optimal performance of the Foundation’s $9 million portfolio, adhering to investment policies and facilitating timely year-end transfers.• Drove a remarkable 33% increase in net revenue for our flagship event, Journey.• Guided Foundation Board members through a comprehensive strategic planning initiative.• Transformed organizational needs into compelling gift opportunities for potential donors.• Crafted and executed a robust stewardship plan that highlighted donor contributions and impact.• Led an extensive CRM overhaul, establishing policies that enhanced data utilization for informed strategic decision-making in donor outreach.

Managed all fundraising activities for the Tennessee program for national nonprofit that creates parks and protects land for people ensuring a healthy, livable community for generations to come.• Collaborated with Tennessee State Director to establish a state-wide advisory board, achieving 100% donor participation • Worked with program staff to develop a five-year programmatic approach, transitioning from project support to a broad vision that fostered a culture of philanthropy and inspired donors• Led $2.6M capital campaign to construct the South Chickamauga Creek greenway connection into the Riverwalk• Secured seven-figure gift from individual to launch the $8.2M capital campaign for phase II South Chickamauga Creek Greenway project• Identified, qualified, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded donors of $2,000 or more to strengthening the philanthropic base for annual support• Partnered with Federal Affairs staff to secure grants from National Endowment for the Arts and Environmental Protection Agencies for Tennessee program

Identified, cultivated and solicited gifts from regional and national corporations, as well as individuals in support of institutional priorities and projects. Also accountable for all aspects of the Institute’s fundraising event management. Key highlights include:• Oversaw a combined net of over $1.1 million in 4 years through StyleWorks and StarNight events • Set StyleWorks record in 2010 with a net of over $106,000 and increased number of corporate sponsors by 50%• Set StarNight record in 2008 with a net of over $300,000+ and over 1700 attendees• Developed and implemented sponsorship levels for StarNight • Added silent auction preview party in 2009, ArtWorks, to established event StyleWorks, increasing net by $10,000 and attendance by 400• Appointed member of the Electronic Fundraising Taskforce planning the Institute’s strategic direction of using the internet to raise significant capital for annual fund and special projects.

Over saw all media marketing (newspaper, radio, TV and internet), member communications (newsletter, emails, and mailings) and event planning (golf tournaments, fundraising events for Political Action Committee, and monthly meetings)

Supervised all aspects of the fundraising activities, including special events, annual fund, grants and donor relations, as well as management of the marketing plan (press releases and media coverage). Coordinated and designed all printed materials. Completed fundraising financial reports and reported information to the Board of Directors every month.