Position the organization to achieve development initiatives by directing a team of five and allocating resources across fundraising and giving programs. Scope includes strategies to stretch resources, tailor marketing, manage recruitment/onboarding, and retain donors. Oversee the Major Gifts Program, Annual Giving Program, and Advancement Services. Working closely with the team to drive major donor engagement, grant writing, prospect research, and stewardship activities. Create performance metrics that provided a clear roadmap for the department, aligning its activities with College priorities and empowering the team to consistently exceed annual and campaign/long-range fundraising goals.• Achieved annual revenue of $3M to $5M annually in collaboration with the Development team through major donor solicitation, direct marketing, and grant writing. • Secured nearly 250 gifts of $10K+ amounting to an impressive $14M by engaging, cultivating, and successfully soliciting major donor prospects. • Obtained over $100K in funding for the Keene State College/Little Sisters Fund Scholarship, benefiting Nepali students.• Skillfully directed a campaign to underwrite the signature exhibition at the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery, titled "Impulse and Discipline: 60 Years of Painting by Robert S. Neuman, 1950–2010."

Drove philanthropic efforts through various fundraising channels, including major gifts fundraising, direct mail campaigns, fundraising events, planned giving initiatives, prospect research, grant writing, and database management. Successfully published the Care Courier donor newsletter, demonstrating effective communication skills, and crafted compelling copy for solicitation materials and donor acknowledgment correspondence. • Successfully launched the Healthy Start 5K fundraising event, generating significant funds to support Maternal Child Health and positively impacting the organization.• Launched HCS' first-ever Grateful Patient solicitation program, effectively engaging patients and their families in philanthropic support, resulting in increased contributions and fostering a culture of gratitude within the organization.• Demonstrated exceptional fundraising skills by significantly increasing the fundraising results of the Yoga Weekend event for Hospice at HCS, elevating the proceeds from $7K in 2012 to an impressive $20K in 2014.• Successfully enhanced the visibility and impact of the Circle of Hope Planned Giving Society, effectively promoting planned giving opportunities and fostering long-term support for the organization's mission.

Marilyn was the lead staff person responsible for a multimillion dollar fund raising effort to build a new YMCA facility in Barrington, RI. In her role she conducted market research, developed and implemented campaign strategy, engaged and managed volunteers, solicited prospective donors, and produced and managed special events.Achievements:- Raised $1 million in gifts and pledges from individuals, foundations and corporations- Successfully orchestrated a major fundraising gala for 350 guests and raised $100,000- Promoted and fostered a culture of member engagement by Y staff for long-term sustainability of the organization

Director of Development, July 2006 – November 2007; Acting Director of Development, June 2005 – April 2006; Major Gifts Officer, October 2001 – June 2005Save The Bay - Narragansett Bay is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting policies that support a healthy Narragansett Bay, restoring depleted portions of the bay, and showcasing the bay as an environmental science outdoor classroom. Marilyn was responsible for major gifts solicitation and stewardship. As Development Director she managed a five-member staff. Marilyn planned and managed the Development Office budget, oversaw direct mail campaigns, conducted donor research, and wrote materials to promote corporate sponsorships and planned giving. Achievements:- Secured gifts of $1,000 - $100,000 for Capital Campaign and annual fundraising effort- Oversaw growth of annual Save The Bay Swim to achieve $250,000 raised and 500 participating swimmers- Launched bequest society and enlisted initial members- Established President's Council for the cultivation and stewardship of major donors and prospects

In 1999 WRNI was a new public radio station broadcasting from the parent company's studios in Boston. Marilyn designed, implemented and managed fundraising strategies for a capital campaign to build and support a broadcast studio in Providence.Achievements:- Brought successful completion to $2 million capital campaign- Established major donor stewardship program - Conducted neighborhood fundraising campaigns- Established annual giving program for gifts of $1,000+

Assistant Director of Donor Relations, November 1996 – October 1999; Manager of Stewardship, March 1994 – October 1996; Senior Stewardship Officer, February 1993-February 1994; Stewardship Officer, February 1992 – January 1993; Senior Administrative Assistant, November 1990 – January 1992Marilyn fostered long-term relationships between the University and its donors. She was responsible for personalized gift acknowledgments for the university president’s signature, stewardship of donors to endowed funds, on-campus stewardship events, publications, naming opportunities, and correspondence. During her tenure she assumed increased responsibility for planning and management of donor relations activities.Achievements:- Increased department efficiency by transferring endowment records to computer database files- Created the Donor Relations Office’s first automated letter-generating system - Facilitated relationships between scholarship donors and student recipients, and between endowed chairs and faculty, resulting in increased donations