As part of the senior management team, lead engagement and stewardship of major donors ($10,000+) to solicit corporations, foundations and individuals to build and cultivate relationships. Collaborate with colleagues on Development Communications, Analytics & Relationship Management, and Stewardship to coordinate and communicate Make-A-Wish activities to support major gift contributions.Build and implement an effective and successful major gift strategy.Identify, qualify, cultivate, close and steward major gift donors who have a capacity of $10k+. Create individual goals for each donor based on donor’s history of giving and knowledge of donor’s potential.Create a plan for each donor that will serve as a communication and marketing plan for each person.Work with development, program, and communications staff to secure appropriate project information, including budgets, and create offers, proposals and asks that will be used with donors to secure gifts and report back on how their giving is making a difference. Lead development efforts involving Planned Giving and cryptocurrency.Raising the public profile of MAWCT by serving as a spokesperson and advocate for the organization, as well as being a visible, visionary and influential leader and fundraiser in the community.

Responsible for oversight and management of the major gifts program from donors contributing $1,000+ included engaging with established donors, cultivating new relationships, and upgrading select donors to higher levels of engagementInitiated and managed a feasibility study for the Cardiovascular Capital CampaignEngaged in stewardship of 125 major donors that generated $2+ MillionEstablished a networking group to bring young business owners and professionals from the Greater Bridgeport area to St. Vincent’s to learn more about supporting their local hospitalAdvanced grant writing initiatives with Susan G. Komen, Pink Aid, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Near and Far Aid, Walmart, and many moreCollaborated with and supported St. Vincent’s Medical Center, St. Vincent’s Special Needs and St. Vincent’s College, offering strategy and counsel on prospect engagement

At KJP Consulting we work with all non-profit clients, with a focus on education, the arts, health and social services, as well as religious organizations.Our mission is to help non-profit organizations function more effectively and to enhance their fundraising programs. We offer consultants who are knowledgeable, creative, and experienced. We have experience with what works and what doesn’t. We also work within the culture of an organization and offer suggestions and guidance in a way that each organization will understand and benefit from.Our goal, both short and long-term, is the success of your non-profit. KJP Consulting welcomes the opportunity to work with you and your organization on any challenge facing you today. KJP will help you successfully complete a single project, or assist you in resolving broad organizational issues.KJP Consulting is a fundraising consulting company with expertise in fundraising consulting, event management and planning in addition to marketing, branding and promotion. I am an outgoing, personable individual who easily relates to people. I have developed a wealth of experience in philanthropy and am equally comfortable with all giving levels of prospective donors. I have had broad exposure with board members and have had responsibility and success in directly soliciting large gifts, including a seven figure gift. I would bring this extensive experience, knowledge and versatility in all aspects of philanthropy. I have superb interpersonal skills and an engaging manner, with the ability to build and foster relationships within all levels of the donor base. I exude strong business acumen combined with personal creativity, excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude. I have a high degree of professionalism with sound judgment and keen attention to detail. A proven performer who takes a project from inspiration through implementation to successful execution.

Leading a team of six Development professionals, designed, implemented and managed all fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, special projects and other school-related solicitations as well as the overall management of databases, and all gift records/files and gift processingCollaborated with Board of Trustees, Development Committee and Head of School to develop and lead the development and implementation of aggressive fundraising goalsRelaunched and established the Parent Association to identify and train a core group of volunteers to assist with Annual Giving, special events, and other fundraising initiatives as neededCoordinated production of publications related to Advancement/Alumni activities, including the bi-annual magazine, solicitations, special events, and social media engagementCreated a procedures manual for turn key implementation to support the advancement of projects and operations

Organized and led the solicitation of funds for the enhancement of programs, facilities and endowment of junior boarding and day school. Maintained broad exposure and engagement with the Board of Trustees while managing a staff of three professionals. Actively involved in the school’s marketing efforts and messaging relating to school programs, website, print media, and social media, serving as press liaison in the preparation and placement of regular feature stories and news announcements to local media to enhance the school’s visibilitySolicited and realized $29.5 Million as part of Capital Gift Campaign spanning 6 yearsPlanned and implemented annual giving campaign successfully raising $1million+ per year via direct mail, phone outreach and on-campus eventsRaised incremental $250,000 - $325,000 annually thru Annual Auction Benefits via themed live auction and silent auction events each year with 250 attendees and an auction catalogue of 300 items