I am a professional fundraiser as well as published author and contracted proofreader. In 2021, I was certified as a Recovery Coach for those in substance abuse recovery. My experience in fundraising spans nearly 30 years in a multitude of activities.Professional Achievements-- Successfully secured $150,000 from Amazon for Progressive Animal Welfare Society in 2022.-- Solicited and secured $10,000 in new sponsorship funds from Chewy.-- Wrote, submitted and secured $40,000 in grants for Everett Recovery Cafe. I also developed and built a fundraising program for this organization.-- Drafted, submitted and secured $297,000 in grants for Cocoon House since May 2017-- Drafted, submitted and secured $400,000 capital grant from the Norcliffe Foundation for Habitat for Humanity-- Drafted, submitted and secured $105,000 capacity building grant from the Murdock Trust for Habitat for Humanity-- Solicited and secured a $75,000 partnership with Thrivent Financial for future Habitat building projects-- Increased annual appeal in successive years with a 75% increase in 2016-17.-- Co-authored marketing plan and campaign for Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County in 2016.-- Increased attendance by 20% for 2012 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County Dream Builders Auction-- Collated two databases for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County Successfully implemented a fundraising/development program for three nonprofits and reorganized a fourth. Accelerated growth of the St. Joe’s capital campaign to surpass goal of $5.1 million by $700,000. Established an endowment fund at St. Joseph School by cultivating $250,000 lead gift Coordinated Walk Like MADD event which raised 118% of its goal Managed the initial charity walks for Epilepsy Foundation Northwest Coordinated alumni campaign of the Blanchet capital campaign. The campaign raised over $4.5 million for capital projects. Directed and coordinated four auctions, each of which surpassed established targets for audience and net proceeds.Managerial History Managed a staff of up to four people at St. Joseph School while Director of Development Served as a one-man development office at CeaseFire, Epilepsy Foundation, Church Council of Greater Seattle, and MADD. During fundraising events, I served as staff lead for all organizations at which I worked. Computer Program and IT Experience MS Office Suite Adobe Pagemaker and MS Publisher Photoshop Experience with Raiser’s Edge, SalesForce, Paradigm, Auction Tracker and Greater Giving Software.