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Cropseyville, NY, US

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

I steward and cultivate AFT's major donors in New York and New Jersey, predominantly working with individuals who make five, six and seven figure gifts. I love showing donors the impact that our regional programmatic work has on farmers, non-operating landowners, and the land and natural environment. I also support AFT's national initiatives, including our.

Saratoga Springs, NY

It is a great honor to contribute to the capacity of American Farmland Trust, leaders in the farmland conservation movement whose approach is threefold: protecting farmland and ranchland from development, promoting environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. Responsible for directing fundraising efforts in New York with an.

Milwaukee, WI And The Northeast (remotely)

Oversaw and collaborated on developing all strategies and goals related to strengthening the financial health of the Biodynamic Association (BDA). Formalized and systematized prospect research and prospect/donor interactions and communications. Designed and implemented all annual appeals including re-designing the org’s Membership Program which yielded a.

Amherst, MA

Provided administrative support for the Director of Development and the Director of External Relations and Communications at the College of Information and Computer Sciences, UMass Amherst. Supported fundraising and communications efforts with individuals, alumni, industry partners, and the government; coordinated and organized on-campus and off-campus.

Los Gatos, CA

As the Agricultural Program Manager I was responsible for the production and maintenance of the food growing areas of the Delphi estate: nearly 10 acres that includes a small vineyard, extensive fruit and nut orchard, formal gardens and all annual and perennial vegetable gardens. Responsible for hiring and overseeing paid, seasonal interns and developing.

Berkeley, CA With North American Reach

The Cooperative Food Empowerment Directive (CoFED) is a national training program and research institute that supports students to create ethically sourced, community-run cafés and markets on college campuses. CoFED trains and empowers future food movement leaders and inspires a new awareness in all university eaters. In addition to serving as Chair of the.

Palo Alto, CA

Developed curriculum, built and maintained garden spaces, taught gardening and nutrition skills to grades K-6, organized and implemented after school programs, contributed to the creative and strategic development of the non-profit in general.

Albany, New York Area

Hired as first-ever Education Coordinator by the Management Team and Board of Directors at HWFC in Spring 2006. Having largely created this role in terms of responsibilities, accomplishments include:. Bringing food and nutrition education programs to the public, 5,000+ shareholders and working members, and ~80 staff people through classes, store tours.

Albany, New York Area

Responsibilities included developing programs and Membership terms, on-boarding new Members, strategizing and implementing fundraising and public events, facilitating Membership and Board meetings, supporting Board policies and Committee activities.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa) And Ba, Photography And English

BFA - Photography concentration BA - English Minor - Russian

Minor, Russian Language And Literature

Student of Russian Language, Literature and Contemporary Politics.