Consultant specializing in grant initiative design and implementation, issue research, assessment of best and promising practices, proposal review and professional development for community and private foundations, corporate grantmakers and philanthropic networks.

Expanded professional development and thought leadership opportunities, grew membership, enhanced visibility, built partnerships, and strengthened operations of national nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality and positive impact of philanthropy.

Designed and managed re-granting initiatives on behalf of leading national and regional foundations. Content design and marketing for highly successful and innovative annual conference, workshops, site visits and webinars for foundation staff and board members. Responsible for organization’s financial oversight and grants management. Authored nationally adopted curriculum on public policy for community foundation board and staff. Lead staff for successful business planning, communications planning and rebranding process to establish CFLeads as go-to organization in its field.

As senior staff responsible for foundation’s grantmaking and day-to-day operations, instrumental in launching BCF as a lasting resource for the community. Established and managed program department comprising hundreds of special-purpose and discretionary grant funds. Helped philanthropic families and individuals achieve their charitable objectives.

Managed start-up of professional membership association serving foundations and corporate grantmakers.