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Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

United States

- Provided analysis of institutional data and prospect management services to internal customers within Development and Alumni Relations who are responsible for fundraising and engagement among all constituents. - Supported Lehigh’s development activities by serving in a collaborative, client-facing, partnership role with fundraisers and other departments. - Developed and implemented processes and procedures associated with on-going relationship management, including building and… Show more - Provided analysis of institutional data and prospect management services to internal customers within Development and Alumni Relations who are responsible for fundraising and engagement among all constituents. - Supported Lehigh’s development activities by serving in a collaborative, client-facing, partnership role with fundraisers and other departments. - Developed and implemented processes and procedures associated with on-going relationship management, including building and maintaining Gift Officer portfolios, defining and implementing methods to evaluate and drive portfolio productivity, monitor key measures of Gift Officer activity, and help to ensure the effective and timely capture of relationship management data. - Designed and executed projects and procedures for the identification of new prospects for campaign initiatives and portfolio development. Show less

Bethlehem, Pa

• Managed and established effective relationships with major and prospective donors to secure financial support for Rossin College and Lehigh University • Planed and implemented major gift ($100K+) strategies and solicitations to support priority projects and initiatives in the College and University through written proposals, face-to-face meetings and group presentations• Worked closely with Regional Gift Officers, Director of Development and Dean of Rossin College to cultivate… Show more • Managed and established effective relationships with major and prospective donors to secure financial support for Rossin College and Lehigh University • Planed and implemented major gift ($100K+) strategies and solicitations to support priority projects and initiatives in the College and University through written proposals, face-to-face meetings and group presentations• Worked closely with Regional Gift Officers, Director of Development and Dean of Rossin College to cultivate relationships, strategize outreach and drive initiatives to reach fundraising goals from alumni, constituents, parents, friends and industry partners• Prepared meeting briefs and donor profiles for senior leadership including Dean of Rossin College and University Leadership• Identified, researched, and qualified prospective alumni donors in collaboration with prospect management and research Show less

Bethlehem, Pa

• Researched, gathered data, and wrote gift proposals in conjunction with gift officers to customize donor’s impact• Maintained communication and visit scheduling throughout six (6) leadership gift officer portfolios of 60 - 150+ prospects• Provided ongoing pipeline management, prospect management, stewardship communication and data analysis for six (6) major gift officers• Lead project management for the Mountaintop Initiative within the development & alumni relations… Show more • Researched, gathered data, and wrote gift proposals in conjunction with gift officers to customize donor’s impact• Maintained communication and visit scheduling throughout six (6) leadership gift officer portfolios of 60 - 150+ prospects• Provided ongoing pipeline management, prospect management, stewardship communication and data analysis for six (6) major gift officers• Lead project management for the Mountaintop Initiative within the development & alumni relations department:o Hosted Mountaintop Working Group meetings; prepared agendas, posted notes, ran reports of up-to-date datao Composed (12+) bi-weekly Mountaintop update emails, complete with fundraising reports, highlighting key gift officers, composed Q&As with Mountaintop students, relevant media links, Mountaintop event photos, etc.o Facilitated, wrote and helped to create Mountaintop Stewardship/Impact report for 2015o Identified alumni prospects with the capacity to give $100K or more toward the Mountaintop Initiative Show less

Lehigh Valley & Berks County, Pa

Managed the My Heart, My Life campaign, achieved highest grossing walk(s) to date ($350,000)Secured gift of Signature Sponsorship level at $30,000 for a 3-year commitment totaling $90,000Recruited, scheduled and facilitated meetings with team captains and fundraising walkers (Min. 10 weekly)Coached participants to meet fundraising potential through online toolsMaintained volunteer leadershipRaised awareness of our Nation’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers Heart Disease and Stroke in… Show more Managed the My Heart, My Life campaign, achieved highest grossing walk(s) to date ($350,000)Secured gift of Signature Sponsorship level at $30,000 for a 3-year commitment totaling $90,000Recruited, scheduled and facilitated meetings with team captains and fundraising walkers (Min. 10 weekly)Coached participants to meet fundraising potential through online toolsMaintained volunteer leadershipRaised awareness of our Nation’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers Heart Disease and Stroke in the Lehigh Valley and Berks County communitiesCreated and customized promotional materialsAssisted in development and implementation of press releases, media stories, and event scriptsGrew use of social media promotion through Facebook, LinkedIn, and Heart Walk App Show less

Bethlehem, Pa

• Provided administrative support for Lehigh Valley Heart Walk, Go Red For Women Luncheon, Lehigh Valley Heart Ball and various other fundraising events • Maintained and updated current databases for mass mailings• Organized and facilitated help of volunteers, scheduling meetings and general office operations• Accountable for payment of invoices and tracking of all event budgets and revenue • Served as customer support for fundraising websites and general… Show more • Provided administrative support for Lehigh Valley Heart Walk, Go Red For Women Luncheon, Lehigh Valley Heart Ball and various other fundraising events • Maintained and updated current databases for mass mailings• Organized and facilitated help of volunteers, scheduling meetings and general office operations• Accountable for payment of invoices and tracking of all event budgets and revenue • Served as customer support for fundraising websites and general requests• Maintained and updated local AHA Facebook page and Monthly Board of Director’s Newsletter Show less

Allentown, Pa

Author various business and academic articles for publications such as, but not limited to:St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation, New Horizons, Donor Relations NewsletterLehigh University, Acumen, Article on Chinese Archaeoastronomy and article on LanguageKutztown University, Tower, Alumni magazine, Article on College of EducationAlvernia University, Alvernia Magazine, Article on alumnae Mike Heimbach

Kutztown, Pa

• Responsible for writing, editing, and distribution of select news releases• Served as liaison between regional media and KU community to facilitate press placements• Collaborated with administration, faculty, staff and students to pitch feature stories• Maintained University Relations Web site, acted as primary administrator for new content in addition to press releases, KU in the news, current events calendar and creation and implementation of KU’s publicity guidelines•… Show more • Responsible for writing, editing, and distribution of select news releases• Served as liaison between regional media and KU community to facilitate press placements• Collaborated with administration, faculty, staff and students to pitch feature stories• Maintained University Relations Web site, acted as primary administrator for new content in addition to press releases, KU in the news, current events calendar and creation and implementation of KU’s publicity guidelines• Facilitated and participated in: photography coverage, press conferences, crisis management activities, marketing duties, special writing assignments, (such as speeches, audio, and video scripts) and correspondence for the Office of the President and the Office of Advancement• Garnered media attention for special events featuring former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and notable political figures ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and former Sen. Bill Bradley Show less

B.A. English - Professional Writing, Minors: Public Relations & Spanish

Activities and Societies: KU Softball Team - 2 Years

Spanish Language

Studied abroad for three weeks while learning the Spanish language and living with a host family in Cuenca, Ecuador.

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