Manage fundraising efforts for ASHRAE's $2.7+ million annual fund. Annual giving supports ASHRAE's unique research program with expendable and endowed funds (Research Promotion, or "RP"), as well as scholarships, education, young professionals programs, and special projects.Manage annual giving staff and serve as staff liaison for RP Committee. Create and present program specific training to ~200 volunteers and support grassroots fundraising campaign from 190+ chapters worldwide. Collaborate with development staff to create policies and implement best practices. Work with team to determine direction of ASHRAE's fundraising program and develop appeals, solicitations and program collateral.

Created and implemented annual giving strategy including direct mail and e-appeals, institutional collateral, student philanthropy initiatives, faculty/staff campaign, and related alumni and donor programming and events supporting the overall mission of the Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation, with a special emphasis on securing unrestricted gifts to the college. Accomplishments:● Planned, coordinated and executed first GGC Day of Giving, resulting in a one-day record number of unrestricted gifts.● Created and implemented branded faculty/staff campaign, “We Are GGC”, which increased overall participation three consecutive years running while simultaneously adding 10% more full time faculty and staff: 10% increase in 2014, 12% increase in 2015, and 8% increase in 2016. ● Researched, created and managed new Student Ambassador program for college Advancement, which resulted in more than 200 volunteer hours to the GGC Foundation in the first year.● Wrote and edited development content, including direct appeals, leave-behind collateral, and informational pieces for web and print.● Researched and implemented best practices and innovative concepts in annual giving to reach new audiences and increase support for GGC.

Supported five executives and officers of the GSU Foundation (Associate Vice President and Directors of Planned Giving and Corporate and Foundation Relations) while acting as resource to Central Programs team. Provided excellent customer service to donors, alumni and prospective supporters of the GSU Foundation while coordinating central development activities for Georgia State University.Accomplishments:● Planned and executed first English Ph.D. alumni reunion at GSU.● Wrote proposal that secured $10,000 gift for early childhood educational programming in rural Georgia.● Researched individual, corporate, and foundation prospects for Directors.● Coordinated planned giving marketing materials - direct mail and leave-behind collateral.

Served as first point of contact with alumnae while supporting Alumnae Director, developing and executing events, advising students, and coordinating online and print communication.Accomplishments:● Advised student-alumnae association, Colonnade Club. Planned and executed programming targeted to student goals for club and increased membership by 50%.● Created and managed college oral history initiative with goal of engaging alumnae: ultimately broadened event audience and increased attendance at campus alumnae events by 8.75% over one year.● Part of team which conceptualized and developed CASE Gold Award-winning Scottie Book Month, which resulted in increased national alumnae event attendance by 15% its first year.● Managed student workers and volunteer staff of 30+ for large events of more than 800 participants.● Wrote, edited, and maintained content for event publications, marketing materials, and website.

Supported staff of eight development officers. Provided direct mail coordination and reporting, corporate and foundation research, and donor support.