Development:• Plan, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising plan as a means to further diversify the organization’s revenue streams, including personal solicitation, mail appeal, special event, major gifts, corporate giving, and foundation grantseeking programs• Coordinate Board, staff and volunteer activities to support resource development, including staffing the Development and Events Committees• Cultivate existing and prospective individual, corporate, foundation, and family fund donors• Manage the annual benefit and other special events, including invitations, logistics, corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations, guest registration and any auctions • Provide direct supervision of the development, communications and administration team including 2 staff members and related contractorsOperations:• Oversee day-to-day operations, including insurance, payroll, employee benefits, and management of banking, expenses, and related record keeping• Develop and manage operating and project budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and programs department• Further establish volunteer structure and system for volunteer coordination based on organizational needs

Responsible for organizational administration, including supervision and oversight for staff of seven, budget development and implementation, program oversight, and policy implementation. Maintained full staffing while managing a tenuous and emotional leadership transition. Supported Board development and recruitment to foster organizational guidance and growth as directed by the 5-year strategic plan. Managed ongoing responsibilities as Development & Operations Director.

Generated a 175% increase in individual giving, special events and corporate sponsorships in first 2 years. Increased corporate sponsorships from 2 event based sponsors per year to 11 annual sponsors for both programming and events. Expanded marketing/communications initiatives including video launch generating over 49,000 views via social media. Secured and co-lead brand building activities to increase statewide presence.

Managed 1000 person venue during the twice annual New York Fashion Week produced by IMG Fashion. Executed events across the U.S. managed by LDJ Productions for L'Oreal brands: Kerastase, Shu Uemura, and Matrix.

Managed day-to-day fundraising operations generating over $1.7 million annually. Administered and planned annual benefit, board meetings, concerts and conferences. Prepared all foundation, corporate, and government proposals and reports in cooperation with contracted grant writer. Coordinated new office search, lease negotiation, build-out and relocation. Served as the communication liaison to the Board of Directors.

Generated $500,000 annually via events, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors. Cultivated and identified current and new major donors. Directed daily functions of individual giving and public relations departments. Managed department staff, committee members, and related volunteers.

Served as office and human resources manager: oversaw office support systems and computer management, negotiated medical insurance and enrollment, and managed payroll and staff benefits. Coordinated and supported multiple aspects of Executive Director's (ED) duties: scheduling, maintaining and ensuring accuracy of ED appointments and meetings; directed and screened calls; fielded requests for organizational information. Coordinated travel arrangements for ED and other staff.

Created, planned and executed public relations and marketing campaigns including fashion shows, product launches and promotional events. Developed and maintained relationships with national and foreign press, stylists and buyers to increase client exposure where appropriate. Wrote press releases and tip sheets to secure media placements. Developed and negotiated client proposals, budgets and contracts. Pitched and secured sponsorships. Researched and implemented database management software that reduced staffing hours by 40%. Recruited, trained and managed staff.