Senior Director Of Development
CurrentOversee fundraising initiatives, including individual giving, membership, and institutional fundraising, ensuring strategic alignment with the organization's objectives. Over the past two years:- Raised $1.7M at the 2023 gala and $1.8M in 2024, exceeding fundraising goals by 10% each year through strategic donor cultivation and event execution.- Revitalized and relaunched a dormant membership program, introducing new benefits, tiered offerings, and targeted outreach to boost engagement and renewals.- Increased year-end campaign income by 10% in the first year.Launched a corporate giving initiative, securing multi-year commitments and increasing sponsorship and volunteer revenue by 25%.- Established a new supporter circle, raising 125% above revenue goals in the first year by engaging emerging donors through exclusive events.- Built and lead a high-performing team of four, improving donor satisfaction and retention through best practices in donor relations, volunteer engagement, and collaboration.