Visit www.TheRayvanGroup.com to explore my professional expertise built over two decades in national, and local Arizona nonprofit within the tax-exempt sector. My portfolio boasts successful campaign management for nonprofits of all scales, including a $30 million enterprise.My track record spans creating young patron campaigns that diversify support bases, driving increased annual and major giving. Notably, my consultancy excels in various domains, notably Interim Transition Leadership (CEO, COO, CDO), Strategic Visioning and Planning, Fund Development, Board Development and Governance, Donor Stewardship, Implementation, Business Development, Corporate Relations, and Client Relationship Management.To-date, I have served in 10 Interim Transition Leadership roles. Led dozens of nonprofit boards and leadership teams through Strategic Visioning and Planning. Helped to increase capacity through building systems and processes to support infrastructure. As a Certified Grant Writer, I've conducted impactful presentations, including engaging webinars, to diverse audiences, both public and private, covering an array of nonprofit subjects.Guiding The Rayvan Group, LLLC since 2009, I've effectively assisted clients in:• Creating holistic business growth tactics for nonprofits encompassing programmatic and multi-tiered fundraising approaches.• Developing and executing annual operational strategies aligned with organizational priorities.• Directing fundraising and development initiatives.• Preparing and overseeing budgets.• Cultivating and managing private and corporate foundation relationships.• Conducting comprehensive grant research, composition, and reporting.• Implementing strategic marketing and forging innovative business practices.Learn more at www.TheRayvanGroup.com and discover how I can empower your mission's growth.

Nonprofit Nerd® School offers a unique opportunity for experienced nonprofit grant writers to scale their operations through a profitable business model. Led by an expert in the field, our program is designed to help grant writers enhance their skills and grow their ventures to the size and revenue that best suits their personal and family needs. Our comprehensive curriculum provides actionable strategies and insights, empowering professionals to maximize their impact and financial stability in the nonprofit sector.

The conversational-style podcast focuses on interviews and discussions with nonprofit thought leaders for all levels of nonprofit engagement and interests. Our shows are relevant for everyone from Board Members and CEOs to program and fundraising staff. Each episode discussion focuses on self-care and the balancing acts typical in nonprofit work, but these conversations are also quite relevant to anyone in any field. If you're interested in real talk and open discussions about finding a better balance (or blend) between work and personal life, have a listen.

Providing professional interim executive support to Kids in Focus to help the organization and its leadership build upon their established strengths and daily practices while overseeing its operations and 
$650K+ budget, staff, partnerships and programs.Since 2012, Kids in Focus (KIF) has been putting cameras in kids hands with the guidance and encouragement of adult mentors many who are avid and professional photographers. Following their training program, these skilled mentors use photography to connect, engage and encourage life-long creativity. KIF collaborates with schools, nonprofit partners and foster care programs to engage valley youth through our signature After School Mentoring Program, workshops, and the Grads in Focus Program. Kids in Focus provides over 700 unique experiences to over 350 students each year. We create opportunities for any child to express their unique perspective and voice with skills that foster confidence, resilience and joy.

The Fundraising Academy at National University helps nonprofit professionals to significantly increase their fundraising capabilities and the impact they have in their communities and society through a proven contemporary curriculum presented by world-class nonprofit leaders, best in class faculty, and renowned philanthropists.

The Nonprofit Show is the daily live video broadcast where our National Nonprofit community comes together for problem solving, innovation and reflection. Each day the hosts and their guests cover current and relevant topics with fresh thinking to help you and your nonprofit amplify your social impact and achieve your mission, vision and values.Co-hosted 1,000+ episodes. All are available on podcast, broadcast and app formats.• Guest booking and management• Onsite reporting with travel assignments• Coordination of live studio and onsite episodes• Proficient on-camera presence• Extensive experience as on-air host• Over 500+ hours of live video hosting• Energetic and engaging on-screen persona

• Spearheaded an end-of-year fundraising campaign, achieving a 374% revenue growth compared to the previous year, significantly surpassing organizational goals.• Cultivated strong relationships with corporate partners and funders, resulting in a 50% or greater increase in their financial contributions.• Led marketing and communication efforts across multiple channels, driving substantial engagement and expanding the organization's visibility and impact.

• Served as Interim Development Director during a leadership transition• Collaborated with the Executive Leadership team to drive funding diversification and financial sustainability• Acted as liaison for a comprehensive website overhaul• Engaged with key stakeholders to ensure clear, accurate, and timely communication throughout the process

• Provided professional interim executive support to St. Joseph the Worker• Oversaw a $7+ million budget• Managed approximately 40 staff• Coordinated operations across 4 office locations• Sustained various stakeholder partnerships throughout a crucial transition period

Serving on the Executive Team and guiding revenue diversification to help the organization build infrastructure and sustainability.

Serving as the Professional Interim COO for St. Joseph the Worker to help the organization and its leadership build upon their strengths and daily practices.

Providing high-level consultancy to the co-founders of Mindfulness First with the focus on building sustainable and strategic fundraising practices to support their mission.

Serving as the Professional Interim Executive Director for Alisa’s Angels Foundation. Working with the board to build systems and processes to help strengthen capacity and sustainability.

Advising the leadership of New Life Center to create, implement and track sustainable + profitable fundraising solutions.

Serving as the Professional Interim Executive Director of Shoebox Ministry; working with the board and the community to coordinate the collection and distribution of toiletry items for people experiencing homelessness and others who need but cannot afford personal hygiene items.

Provide both online and live training opportunities as an instructor with the Nonprofit Learning Lab. Fundraising topics that I teach: How to Start a Development Audit, Managing Donor Rejection and Develop A Successful Grant Funding Program.

Helped Waste Not secure their largest gift in history $250,000.Their grant award rate was at an all time high of 87%. Under my leadership and guidance, this particular agency has raised over $450,000

A local and global instructor for the American Nonprofit Academy.The American Nonprofit Academy supports nonprofit sectors with mission-specific education and innovative online courses that IGNITE success.

Worked with Transforming Age and its affiliates to assess their culture of philanthropy and provide professional recommendations to streamline affiliate efforts, policies, and procedures.

Served as the Interim Executive Director of NAEBA and assisted with an executive search and hiring of the new full-time Executive Director.

Served as the Interim Executive Director of Shoebox Ministry during a transitional time where the founder was ready to pass on her legacy to another professional leader.Shoebox Ministry is a 501c3 that coordinates the collection and distribution of toiletry items for people experiencing homelessness and others who need but cannot afford hygiene items.

Served as an interim project manager to lead the charge for St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance on the largest annual study of domestic hunger, providing comprehensive and statistically-valid data on our emergency food distribution system and the people Feeding America serves.Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities. Managed day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Prepared engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.Minimized exposure and risk on project. Ensured project documents were complete, current, and stored appropriately.

Provided articles and content for Mountainside Fitness MagazineCurrently 10+ articles have been published

Managed a Development budget to support the operating budget of $21 millionWorked closely with the Board of Directors to support their involvement of development activitiesSupported the TCH Board of Directors and its committeesWorked with CEO and Board to recognize and expand suitable financial support sourcesResearched, write and manage grant writing (federal, corporations, foundations, etc)Built and maintained relationships with federal and state entities, corporations and foundations Coordinated and attended public speaking engagementsAgency marketing, public relations, event planning and implementationManaged event and program promotion and supervise agency events Participated in efforts to recruit major gifts and annual giving effortsBuilt relationships with external business development and community outreach with corporations

Conducted research and grant writing for general operating and programmatic supportExecuted an Annual Event of 350 guests in attendance with a national comedianLayout and design of marketing materials and agency collateralEvent and program promotion and management of agency events Assisted the Director of Development with $3 million capital campaignCollaborated with student organizations to implement community service programs