Oversee 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.

Established and led the inaugural development department for a digital, local NYC news nonprofit, managing a team of five to spearhead fundraising and communication strategies. Directed the creation and execution of the organization's first fundraising and communications strategic plan. Transitioned a new donor CRM and online giving platforms, optimizing donor engagement and stewardship. Developed key external communications assets, including impact reports and donor materials, and successfully executed the nonprofit's first major donor cultivation and annual event.

Played a pivotal role within the Executive Management team of a prominent city homeless agency, overseeing both fundraising and communications operations. Supervised a diverse team of staff and consultants, elevating fundraising efforts and communication strategies across multiple platforms. Supervised singular donations, ceremonial events, and institutional monetary aid, along with a broad spectrum of communications, encompassing digital, social media, print, and media channels for both external outreach and internal staff involvement. Formulated and implemented communications and crisis control policies, securing robust media relations and potent social media visibility. Oversaw the Board of Directors Development Committee and Nominating Committees, for better alignment between governance and development strategies.

Administered development and communications operations, enhancing fundraising and donor engagement for an international humanitarian organization. Mentored and guided a team of 12, with duties to manage individual giving, special events, and corporate and foundation fundraising initiatives. Partnered with the senior management team and the international communications and fundraising management group on various projects. Devised and executed a comprehensive communications strategy, significantly raising the organization's profile. Held full management responsibility for the global Google employee giving campaign, projected to reach $1.5M in contributions.

Member of senior leadership team. Directed development and communications initiatives with full responsibility for all major donors, annual fund, special events, and institutional fundraising. Led the development and implementation of communications and public relations initiatives. Supervised development and communications team. Raised $15.5 million in contributed income.