Oversaw program connecting major donors to Phoenix Seminary. Partnered with President to develop strategic plan to engage donors, present proposals, and acquire grants through personal “touches” and well-timed requests. * Managed and cultivated 75 to 90 major donors; created plan to reengage former donors of $10K to $200K annually. * Expanded seminary’s visibility by developing strategic partnerships with organizations such as Food for the Hungry and the Center for Arizona Policy. * Implemented Planned Giving Program which netted $500K+ in the first 6 months.* Received $1.9M by planning and executing major donor weekend.* Raised $220K for fundraising breakfast attended by 485 through matching gifts strategy.* Repaired relationships and improved morale between seminary departments that had stagnated by reaching out to all parties and encouraging mutual trust and respect.

Strategized and implemented income plan with major donors, foundations, and corporations in 6-state territory. Built referral-based donor networking system following evangelical presentations. Conducted fundraising through social gatherings, book signing events, and educational excursions.* Grew income 32% over 3 years, meeting or exceeding all annual fundraising goals. * Personal amount raised totaled $700K to $900K annually, one of highest of 5 development reps.

Built financial services firm offering employee benefits, insurance, and investment products, developing investment strategies for businesses and individuals in 8 states. Managed all aspects of the firm to include selling, coaching, and customer service. Credentials: Registered Investment Advisor, Life and Health Insurance licenses, Securities Series 7 and 63.* Increased assets to $200 million in 10 years.* Received $60K commission on voluntary dental plan for employees of ChemLawn – ServiceMaster.* Earned multiple sales awards during tenure.

Monitored investments of the foundation providing trust, charitable gifts, and endowment management support to donors. Worked closely with executive team to achieve financial goals and objectives.

Led executive staff to maximize ministry effectiveness for this publisher providing discipleship and evangelical materials worldwide. Worked closely with development department to establish action plans. Secured ministry funding through outreach calls with development officers.* Increased productivity, eliminated duplication, and reduced overhead by facilitating merger with publisher David C. Cook. After merger, company distributed 2.5 times more literature than before.