The Los Angeles Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization, established in 1987, that works through education and advocacy to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County. www.laconservancy.org• Plan and execute all aspects of Development, including meeting budget for this $3 million dollar organization, strategic planning, individual and corporate solicitations, grants, Major Giving and Planned Giving programs, Travel Programs with upper level donors, and events of all sizes, including annual gala with 350+ attendees in pre-Covid times and 100 attendees recently. • Responsible for Membership programs, both upper level ($1,000+ donors annually) and general (5,100 annual members at the $40-$500 level).• Work closely with Board and volunteer leaders on strategy and execution of programs.• Supervise Development Manager and Grant Writer.

Venice Arts is a media arts organization serving at-risk youth via afterschool programs since 1993. www.venicearts.org• Plan and execute all aspects of Development, including strategic planning, annual giving, individual and corporate solicitations, on-line campaigns, marketing (most recent: a street banner campaign), and events of all sizes, including annual gala with 200+ attendees.• Brought in to restructure development office and steward major donors; increased Annual Giving by 30% in 4 years and launched annual major donor thank you event.• Effective writer of print and online material.• Work closely with Board and volunteer leaders, providing one-on-one solicitor training.• Supervise Grants Manager and Office Manager as well as cadre of volunteers and interns.

• Professional writer with credits in print, including Lilith Magazine: “Why LA? Why Women? And Why Now?" Other publications include The New York Times, American Cinematographer, a variety of travel magazines, and more). • Wrote several successful documentary film grants, receiving funds from the Rockefeller Foundation, New York State Council for the Arts, New York State Council for the Humanities and the Princess Grace Foundation.

Temple Israel is a Reform congregation serving 975 families, including a Day School of 300 families. www.tioh.org• Launched Temple’s first professional Development office and drafted institution’s first Strategic Plan for Development.• Ran all aspects of Development program, including soliciting major gifts for $35 millionCapital Campaign, and supervising Annual Giving programs in Temple and Schools.• Created campaign materials and trained volunteers to solicit major gift prospects.• Conceived of and ran all Temple fundraising events for 500+ attendees off- and on-site.

GLAZA is the zoo’s non-profit partner, responsible for membership (65,000 families), raising funds to meet the $35 million annual budget, and producing award-winning Zoo publications. www.lazoo.org • Successfully solicited major donors for multi-year gifts ranging from $25,000 - $250,000.• Raised more than $750,000 annually via Annual Giving programs.• Revamped and grew Planned Giving program, stewarding significant new donors.• Supervised Director of Corporate Giving and Associate Director of Annual Giving.• Wrote effective marketing pieces, including brochures, solicitations and newsletters.

SAA is the 550-family Day School of Sinai Temple, the largest Conservative synagogue on the West Coast. www.sinaiakiba.org• Launched school’s first professional Development office. Grew Development income by an annual average of 15% every year for five years.• Planned and implemented all major fundraising efforts for K-8 school of 575 students, including setting goals, overseeing budgets and directing special events.• Supervised a large, active committee of parent volunteers, ensuring their success with Annual Giving, Dinner Gala and Auction, Community Outreach Events, and Alumni Association.