Passionate non-profit leader and fundraising/marketing communications professional with superior communication skills and a compelling way with words. Highly skilled at nurturing staff, client, volunteer and sponsor relationships - keenly empathetic and compassionate. Solution-driven and results-oriented. Adept at distilling complex messages into layman’s terms that make audiences want to “read on” … and take action. Focused and inspiring when creating and maintaining a targeted and cohesive brand presence and executing powerful mission-driven fundraising campaigns and special events– all on deadline, within budget and with a smile!Specialties: Relationship and Consensus Building; Marketing Communications; Fundraising; Team Building and Leadership; Community Outreach; Client Service, Development and Retention; Program Management; Communicating as a Credible and Resourceful Representative; Strategic Brand Development; Public Relations; Solution Selling & Marketing; Event Planning & Management; New Business Development; Budget Management; Media Relations; Fostering a Cohesive Team Dynamic.