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United States

Established consulting practice specializing in fundraising, revenue diversification, development plans, strategic planning, donor engagement and relationship management, board development, budgeting, and grant writing. Clients have ranged from established nonprofits to grassroots organizations. Types of projects include: Executive coaching for development professionals, launching fundraising programs, producing development plans, creating appeals, and initiating special events.

Nashville, Tennessee

Raised funds and marketed non-profit agency assisting Veterans with an annual operating budget of more than $3 million. Simultaneously, led $3.5 million capital campaign. Generated sustainable, diversified revenue to meet strategic goals. Built fund development systems including donor management, research and cultivation, major gift solicitations, gift processing, and donor recognition. Maintained accountability and compliance standards. Reported directly to CEO’s and served as a member of the senior leadership team. Provided oversight of all agency fundraising activities, managed development team members, interns, and volunteers. Strong professional and interpersonal skills. Actively and visibly represented and promoted agency within the community. Specific achievements: Increased operational revenue by 68%; Garnered over $2 million annually in renewable grants; Diversified revenue to decrease dependence on highly restrictive federal grants by 31%; Established breakfast as signature event boosting attendance by 124% and proceeds by 1080%; Launched capital campaign and garnered 73% of goal; Designed social media campaigns increasing donors by 65% and donations by 90%; Initiated and secured lead gifts for endowment and launched planned giving program garnering over $1 million in bequests and appreciated stocks; Won numerous highly- competitive social media and email marketing awards - Claris Networks Technology Award, First Tennessee 150th Anniversary Award, Big Payback Most Improved Award, and Regions What A Difference A Day Makes Award; Spearheaded and secured operational reserve funds to ensure organizational sustainability; Rebranded agency with new name and new logo, and created the tagline used today.

Critically evaluated, reviewed, and provided written feedback for up to 30 highly competitive grant proposals annually. Enthusiastically participated in team panel reviews for funding awards. Provided timely delivery of receivables and communicated creative solutions for process improvement.

Brentwood, Tennessee

Planned and managed all development, fundraising, and marketing activities for nonprofit agency with operating budget of more than $2 million. Concurrently, directed $3 million capital campaign. Recruited, hired, and supervised development assistant and intern. Specific Achievements: Increased fundraising revenue by 67% and 98% respectively; Expanded foundation grant revenue by 167% and 364% respectively; Garnered 60% of capital campaign goal; Launched direct mail appeal campaigns increasing active donors by 31%.

Nashville, Tennessee

Managed all development and fundraising activities for parochial school with operating budget over $1,600,000. Identified prospects, cultivated donors and maintained key donor relationships. Directed donor recognition and acknowledgement. Oversaw donor database, gift processing, accounting, management and reporting. Coordinated and promoted special events and managed fundraising expenses. Recruited and supervised 30-45 volunteers. Attended monthly School Board meetings and provided development reports. Coordinated Development Advisory Board and led quarterly meetings. Designed direct mail appeals for annual giving and corporate sponsorships. Specific achievements: Reached 100% annual giving participation for parents, staff and faculty in first year; Exceeded annual giving revenue by more than $20,000 and secured 14 new sponsors; and increased A Crown Affair special event attendance by over 39% and revenue by over 30%.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Offered creative and active leadership for the organization at large. Spearheaded efforts to identify and obtain individual, corporate, and foundation gifts. Oversaw and produced promotional mailings and printed pieces.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Planned and managed all development and fundraising activities for nonprofit agency with operating budget over $800,000. Recruited, hired, and supervised part-time contract grant writer.

Managed all development and fundraising activities for nonprofit agency with operating budget in excess of $500,000. Directed $500,000 capital campaign. Specific Achievements: Increased operating budget over 200%; Garnered 88% of capital campaign goal; Raised donors by more than 330%; Increased year-end appeal revenue 250%; Created signature Red Shoe Party special event and increased proceeds from $12,000 to $95,000. Today, event continues to be the agency's signature event and was adopted by the national organization.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing With Minor In Business Administration

Certificate Of Completion - Technology Of Participation, Group Facilitation Methods

Shrm Foundation’S Veterans At Work Certificate