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Bridgeport, Connecticut

• Leading Foundation staff, including volunteers • Enhancing and expanding current philanthropic programs• Building and maintaining close relationships with Foundation Board, affiliate Presidents and associated boards, clinical leadership, other colleagues, donors, volunteers and associates• Strengthening existing relationships with donors, foundations, corporations while also increasing the donor base • Developing clear short term and long range goals and plans for the… Show more • Leading Foundation staff, including volunteers • Enhancing and expanding current philanthropic programs• Building and maintaining close relationships with Foundation Board, affiliate Presidents and associated boards, clinical leadership, other colleagues, donors, volunteers and associates• Strengthening existing relationships with donors, foundations, corporations while also increasing the donor base • Developing clear short term and long range goals and plans for the Foundation• Maintaining best fundraising and operational practices, clearly defined goals, accountability and increase the effectiveness of the fundraising infrastructure• Member of the Board Investment Committee to ensure that Foundation funds are invested adhering to guidelines established by SVHS and Ascension• Maintaining high visibility in the community and identifying ways to expand and increase donor base• Deep, broad knowledge of development and all aspects of fundraising (annual giving, planned giving, events management, sponsorships, capital fundraising, e-philanthropy, operations, research, corporate and foundation relations)• Demonstrated track record in major gifts and capital fundraising• Experience in working on a senior leadership team and with a Board • Experience managing and motivating development professionals • Excellent interpersonal skills• Experience with acknowledgement and stewardship systems• Strong commitment to work that is mission-focused and community-based Show less

Connecticut & Rhode Island

Promoted from Director of Financial Development of ten-town chapter to Sr. Development & Community Relations Officer for the Connecticut Rhode Island Region. • Served as Disaster Fundraising Officer during Hurricane Sandy, managing 9 team members, raising 5 Million dollars through corporations, foundations and individual major gifts• Senior Member of Development team working with CDO for strategic planning, budgeting and integrating team approach to achieve Development goals•… Show more Promoted from Director of Financial Development of ten-town chapter to Sr. Development & Community Relations Officer for the Connecticut Rhode Island Region. • Served as Disaster Fundraising Officer during Hurricane Sandy, managing 9 team members, raising 5 Million dollars through corporations, foundations and individual major gifts• Senior Member of Development team working with CDO for strategic planning, budgeting and integrating team approach to achieve Development goals• Achieved personal fundraising goals which supported the overall strategic plan of the region• Responsible for all special events, achieving and surpassing goal • Maintain individual major donor portfolio of 80 donors• Play a pivotal role in regional networking, identification, cultivation and retention of donors for the region • Served as Disaster Fundraising Officer during the Bridgeport tornado and Hurricane Issac• Serve as liaison to the National American Red Cross for the Tiffany Circle Program - Woman’s Philanthropy Major Donor ($10,000 gift) program• Ensure stewardship of all donor dollars• Cultivate new major donors ($5,000 plus donors)• Secure and maintain corporate partners($5,000 - $75,000) for all fundraising activities throughout the region• Engage Board members, volunteers in all development activities• Promote the mission of the Red Cross through speaking engagements, public relations and membership in civic organizations Show less

Fairfield County, Connecticut

Created and organized Financial Development Department and Development Plan. Development Budget grew from $235,000 in fiscal year 2000 to over $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2008• Member of Senior Leadership team integrating team approach in achieving chapter goals• Met or exceeded budget goals yearly, keeping expenses within the confines of the budget• Responsible for setting up and maintaining direct mail program• Created all Special Events to include the Signature Red Cross… Show more Created and organized Financial Development Department and Development Plan. Development Budget grew from $235,000 in fiscal year 2000 to over $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2008• Member of Senior Leadership team integrating team approach in achieving chapter goals• Met or exceeded budget goals yearly, keeping expenses within the confines of the budget• Responsible for setting up and maintaining direct mail program• Created all Special Events to include the Signature Red Cross Heroes Event which has been a best practice throughout the United States• Cultivate and maintain all corporate partners and sponsorships• Participated in two mergers, acquiring new donors and corporate partners within merged towns• Ensure stewardship of all donor dollars• Assist in communicating chapter programs and services through public affairs and public speaking engagements• Advise board members in the importance of all development activities• Identify and cultivate major donors and planned giving prospects• Serve as a resource for all other chapters in development activities• Promote the mission of the Red Cross Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Physical Therapy/Therapist