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Coaching and Mentorship: Led and developed a middle school cross-country team, creating a supportive environment that emphasized teamwork, personal growth, and athletic excellence. Guided athletes to achieve their individual and team goals while fostering discipline, a love for running, and a fun, inclusive team culture.

School closure – June 2023Strategic leader responsible for driving philanthropic growth, community engagement, and organizational visibility for Saint Joseph Prep. Partnered with leadership and stakeholders to strengthen the school’s mission and long-term impact.Philanthropy Leadership: Designed and implemented advancement strategies that increased revenue by 10% within six months, surpassing annual targets.Community Engagement: Fostered strong relationships across the school community, uniting parents, students, alums, and faculty around shared goals and cultivating a culture of giving.Major Giving and Partnerships: Directed alumni engagement and significant gift initiatives while forging impactful community partnerships to sustain long-term growth.Collaborative Governance: Worked closely with the Headmaster and Board of Trustees to enhance philanthropic efforts and elevate the school's profile in the Greater Boston area.Despite the school's closure, left a legacy of strengthened relationships and increased financial support.

Lead and manage all aspects of a co-ed cross-country program, including athlete development, training plans, recruitment, and fostering a culture of teamwork.

Executive Leadership Summary :Directed all facets of a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence, with a steadfast focus on measurable impact and sustainable growth. Oversaw a $3M annual budget, managed diverse teams, and navigated complex challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, through strategic risk mitigation and agile decision-making. Partnered with the Board of Directors to define and execute organizational priorities, ensuring resources were aligned to drive the most significant outcomes. Effectively communicated the mission to both internal teams and external stakeholders, fostering community trust and engagement while advancing the organization's goals.

Non-Profit Executive | Strategic Fundraising | Board Governance | Community ImpactPassionate leader dedicated to strengthening the Greater Boston community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Oversaw fund development and marketing for a $80M nonprofit organization serving 180,000 individuals annually across 55 urban and suburban communities. Member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for strategic planning, budget oversight, and fostering community partnerships.Key Achievements:Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Designed and executed a five-year, multi-tiered fundraising strategy, doubling annual support from $6M to $12M and driving sustainable growth.Major Gift Initiatives: Partnered with the CEO and Board to implement major gift strategies, mobilizing branch executives and advisory boards, resulting in $7M in contributions and a 12% revenue increase within two years.Event Optimization: Transformed signature fundraising event, collaborating with the Fund Development Committee to achieve a 30% revenue increase, raising $950K.Board Development & Governance: Recruited ten skilled and diverse General Board members to align with organizational goals; strengthened Board operations to reflect community needs and strategic priorities.Community & Brand Alignment: Unified partnerships, systems, and stakeholders across 13 branches, enhancing the YMCA’s brand and advancing its mission.Expertise includes organizational leadership, major gift cultivation, board governance, and aligning brand strategy with mission-driven impact.

Vice President of Development (2015-2016) | Director of Development and Community Engagement (2013-2015) | Director of Family Engagement (2010-2013)As an accomplished advisor to the CEO/Founder and Board of Directors, I played a key role in driving strategic growth and expansion as part of the executive team. I was instrumental in scaling the organization’s impact nationwide, implementing best practices, and strengthening stakeholder relationships. My efforts led to a 240% revenue growth over five years and helped surpass fundraising goals, coach staff, and enhance advancement initiatives.Key Achievements:Transformed and empowered a high-performing team of 10, doubling the number of children served annually through effective fundraising and community engagement strategies.Launched a successful family engagement initiative, creating the Family Leadership Circle Council, recruiting 100 families, and generating $100K in new revenue within 15 months.Partnered with the Executive Director to establish a high-impact Board of Directors with 16 members in the newly launched Massachusetts market.Founded the Corporate Advisory Council, strengthening connections with the Boston business community.Increased corporate support by 35% and secured $1M in foundation funding, diversifying and expanding revenue streams.

An accomplished fundraising and major gift strategy leader, driving revenue growth and increasing visibility through innovative programs and strategic initiatives. Led high-impact campaigns and volunteer councils to strengthen donor engagement and ensure sustainable financial support.Fundraising Growth: Delivered consistent growth in significant gifts revenue, doubling contributions within two years.Council Leadership: Spearheaded a 40% increase in Fundraising Volunteer Council membership and a 65% growth in giving over two years.Planned Giving Strategy: Directed the successful rollout of a comprehensive planned giving strategy, restructuring the annuity program to eliminate financial risks and enhance long-term donor commitment.By introducing new programs and strategies, I was able to significantly increase our visibility and engagement, driving both short-term results and long-term sustainability, a testament to the strategic foresight and planning involved.