Working to raise awareness and funding for this Foundation which works to support the mission, programs and students of Pueblo Community College.

Developed this nonprofit organization for the good of the citizens of Berthoud, CO with the hope of offering a vehicle (website) to promote local events and community fundraising efforts for those in need within our small community.Developed the KIDS HELPING KIDS grant program to support those children within our community who are in need of immediate financial support to pay for human welfare needs.

Developed this nonprofit organization as a way to join 50 plus Ewing’s Sarcoma foundations and organizations – throughout the world – into one entity that would work in tandem to advocate, educate and cooperatively fund research initiatives.

Responsible for the administration of the local office of an international not-for-profit voluntary health organization including:• Financial Management• Personnel Management Coordinated the opening an office in the Chicago area in order to assist with overall awareness and funding opportunities for the Foundation.• Board of Director Management• Strategic Planning and development of annual patient ascertainment meetings.• Patient AssistanceDevelopment of a patient… Show more Responsible for the administration of the local office of an international not-for-profit voluntary health organization including:• Financial Management• Personnel Management Coordinated the opening an office in the Chicago area in order to assist with overall awareness and funding opportunities for the Foundation.• Board of Director Management• Strategic Planning and development of annual patient ascertainment meetings.• Patient AssistanceDevelopment of a patient assistance grant program to assist non and under-insured pediatric sarcoma patients throughout the United States.Development of on line resources for pediatric sarcoma patients (www.danisfoundation.org)• EducationDevelopment of a pediatric sarcoma community education program which is distributed to educators (school nurses, PE Instructors, coaches, and athletic training personnel) and medical professionals throughout the world.• ResearchWorked on the development of a formal research grant program that offers financial assistance to those scientific investigators who are working to find better treatment protocols for ALL pediatric cancers and ultimately the cause and the cure for pediatric sarcomas.To date, this program has offered over $500,000 in funding for scientific research programs.• FundraisingDeveloped many new special events and giving opportunities for the organization includingDevelopment of a year-end Annual Giving CampaignDevelopment of a Community Education Breakfast meeting that has been designed to raise sustainable fundraising for the Foundation’s programs, education and research. Continuation of growth for existing special events including:Annual Spring Gala• MarketingOn-going media development Development of a Foundation website (www.danisfoundation.org)Development of a Foundation Daily Blog (www.danisfoundation.org) Development of Foundation Social Media Pages (FaceBook, Twitter, Google+ , Tumblr, Pinterest and YouTube)Development of a Foundation Annual Report Show less

Responsible for the administration of the local chapter of a national not-for-profit voluntary health organization including:• Financial Operation• Personnel Management (3 full time and 4 part-time employees)• Advocacy Participated in National ALS Advocacy events and obtained meetings with all Colorado delegates.On-going communication per national program and local concerns.• FundraisingDeveloped many new special events and activities for the local chapter and the… Show more Responsible for the administration of the local chapter of a national not-for-profit voluntary health organization including:• Financial Operation• Personnel Management (3 full time and 4 part-time employees)• Advocacy Participated in National ALS Advocacy events and obtained meetings with all Colorado delegates.On-going communication per national program and local concerns.• FundraisingDeveloped many new special events and activities for the local chapter and the national organization.Developed Sunset in the Park event and associated with Mike Hampton Pitching In Foundation for second year.Coordinated 5 Walks to D’Feet ALS events in Colorado – raising $130,000 in 2001, $170,000 in 2002 and $230,000 in 2003.Began work on a local and national fundraising campaign in association with the Coors Brewing Company.• MarketingOn-going media development for the Rocky Mountain Chapter.Assistance with the national organization on the Covering All the Bases Campaign.• Public EducationDeveloped (as a volunteer) the ALS Lou Gehrig Baseball concept and now market this awareness tool to the national chapters.Developed an annual ALS awareness event with the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club.Secured association with local personalities including Mike Hampton, USAFA Football Coach Fisher DeBerry, CU Football Coach Gary Barnett, CSU Football Coach Sonny Lubick and various media personalities from throughout the state of Colorado.• Patient ServiceWorked to expand Chapter’s outreach to patients with four additional support groups.Developed an Ask the Experts Symposium in association with the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.Developed a Wine & Cheese Social event for national neurology delegates to the AAN Annual Meeting Show less

Responsible for the overall coordination of the annual event which raises funding for 4 H and FFA youth exhibitors. Raised $268,000 in 1999 Raised $288,000 in 2000 Raised $306,000 in 2001

Provided advertising, marketing & public relations assistance for the following companies:FUNPLEXCoordinated advertising campaigns and special events for client.SAVE OUR CHILDREN SOCIETYCoordinated special events to raise community awareness and generate funding for the organizationTHE PUBLIC MARKETAssisted with advertising, marketing and public relations for a new market concept in the Denver area.GOLF THE ROCKIESDeveloped a promotional brochure used to promote… Show more Provided advertising, marketing & public relations assistance for the following companies:FUNPLEXCoordinated advertising campaigns and special events for client.SAVE OUR CHILDREN SOCIETYCoordinated special events to raise community awareness and generate funding for the organizationTHE PUBLIC MARKETAssisted with advertising, marketing and public relations for a new market concept in the Denver area.GOLF THE ROCKIESDeveloped a promotional brochure used to promote multiple golf resorts in ColoradoSUN VENTURE TRAVELCoordinated advertising, marketing and public relations for client.NATIONAL WESTEN STOCK SHOWDeveloped a community awareness campaign for the client.Developed an educational video presentation to promote corporate partnerships.Developed weekly business leader meetings to secure sponsorship participation.Developed an educational video presentation to promote community support for a coming bond issue.HEATHER RIDGE COUNTRY CLUBCoordinated advertising, marketing and public relations for client.ELITCH GARDENSDeveloped an educational video presentation to commemorate 100 years of operation.Developed an employee training video program.Coordinated off-site special events.BAL SWAM CHILDREN’S CENTERCoordinated the annual Chad Everett Celebrity Sport Classic (weekend of golf, tennis & entertainment).Assisted with overall advertising, marketing and public relations for the client.BOULDER COUNTY FAIRCoordinated advertising, marketing and public relations for the client.Developed multiple special events to run within the activities of the annual Fair. Show less

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