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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

While serving as the Director of Development at IETF Administration LLC, I was tasked with revitalizing their nascent endowment fund, while building a culture of philanthropy and a fundraising department.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Built a development department from its foundation into a team of four; raised the organizational budget from $5.3M to $7.2M in under four years; worked with the CEO and VP of Strategy to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners; drafted grants and grant budgets for foundation support ranging from $50K to $2.5M; led the planning, sponsorship recruitment, and execution of the annual dinner, Tech Prom; managed a team of four plus several consultants; served as staff liaison to the Board of Directors and the Advisory Council.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Secured and stewarded corporate and foundation partners, while supporting the broad efforts and goals of the Newseum, a dynamic, interactive museum that is dedicated to free expression and the five freedoms of the First Amendment: religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

South Atlantic Division, Washington/Baltimore Region

Managed strategic planning, sponsor recruitment, and oversaw implementation of 5 high-revenue events within the Washington and Baltimore markets.

Washington, Dc

Directed three Woodrow Wilson Awards Dinners, with combined revenue goal of $2 million in just under 6 weeks. Responsibilities included directing logistics and soliciting gifts between $25,000 and $100,000 from corporate and individual prospects. Provided support staff on a fourth Woodrow Wilson Dinner in Mexico City, and supporting other fundraising initiatives as needed.

Kensington, Md

Directed and implemented the fundraising efforts of a local nonprofit:• Expanded the budget 45% in six years during an economic crisis;• Directed individual giving including mailings, data management, online outreach, and stewardship, increasing the individual giving revenue nearly 287% in six years;• Managed all daily operations of a development department;• Directed the grant process and implementation for three county-funded grants, two state grants, and dozens of corporate and foundation partners, including bringing in over $900,000 in new revenue;• Liaised with Board of Directors to assist in strategic fundraising and direct personal and professional fundraising appeals.• Secured revenue and community engagement through special events:The RTMC Golf Classic: Recruited players and sponsors, coordinated logistics, identified and secured auction items, oversaw course logistics, and directed tournament for over 120 golfers.RT Honors Award Reception: Identified recipients, oversaw facility logistics, catering, design and distribution of invitations, collected RSVPs, designed program, and coordinated audio-visual.RTMC Playhouse Project: Directed an event in which builders were recruited to build and donate playhouses, which were then displayed and auctioned off. Responsibilities included committee oversight, builder engagement, sponsorship recruitment, location logistics, coordinating playhouse transportation, managing insurance, securing food sponsors, directing volunteer team, managing online donation portal, overseeing website development/management, marketing, budgeting and donation intake, playhouse delivery, and follow-up. 20th Anniversary Green Gala: Responsibilities included identifying unique space, directing logistics of lighting, electrical, catering, audio-visual, and rentals, creating and managing invitation list, communicating with honorees, handling RSVPs and donation intake, and managing volunteer committee.

Kensington, Md

During this period of transition from one leader to the next, I served as the lead executive with duties that included:Managing a staff of 6, providing guidance and oversight on the current budget and fiscal year spending implications while drafting upcoming fiscal year budget, representing the organization in all communications and public outreach, coordinating office move including technology and physical space implications, and generally maintain a professional and successful work environment until permanent leadership is in place

Washington, Dc

Directed a federal grant of $1.6 million over five years, serving as primary liaison to the US Administration on Aging.• Directed federal grant implementation including: applications, grant reports, budgeting and reconciliation;• Directed efforts of 36 affiliates as sub-grantees, managed reporting and budgeting for over $300,000 in awards;• Directed overall efforts in implementing grant initiatives among 200 affiliate offices.Launched national initiatives, building infrastructure from the ground up, managing staff, awarding and tracking sub-grants, overseeing budgeting, and coordinating service delivery and reporting.• The Energy Efficient Homes Initiative, launched with $200,000 in seed funding. The pilot year resulted in continued funding at $500,000 in 2007 and would ultimately lead to the development of the Green Housing Program. • Serving Those Who Serve, launched with $140,000 resulting in a full campaign of a $1 million investment the same year (2006). This would ultimately lead to veterans’ housing funding in excess of $10 million in 2007.• National Safety Program, which had no monetary backing but was a critical to capacity building.Special event experience included:Training Workshops: Directed Level 1 and 2 workshops in multiple locations across the country. Responsibilities included identifying location, coordinating with sales/management staff, managing invitations and RSVP lists, coordinating hotel and travel accommodates for attendees, overseeing instructor travel and session needs, overseeing training material development and preparation, and coordinating all on the ground logistics for 17 workshops. Trade Show/Conference Participation: Handled Rebuilding Together’s participation in national and international trade shows, including booth design, material development, shipping/travel needs, speaking points, and outreach. Represented organization on the conference speaker circuit for 3 of the 5 years.

Washington, Dc

Served as primary researcher for a foundation of fifteen gift directors and assisted with prospecting strategies, special events, and donor stewarding, including room naming, donor giving circles, and newsletter and website articles.

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