Whether speaking to potential donors or stewards, providing legal guidance or responsible fiscal oversight, performing community outreach, or collaborating and leading team members in operations streamlining, I'm at my best when cultivating relationships to achieve organizational goals.Throughout two decades of experience in hands-on roles specifically in Manager and Executive Director positions within philanthropic organizations and law, I've come to have a deep understanding of the effectiveness of strategic planning and teamwork to fulfill missions and goals.My areas of expertise include:• Innovation Strategies• Tactical Planning• Stewardship Solicitation• State and Federal Fund Grant Writing• Revenue Diversification• Event Planning and Execution• Networking and Fundraising• Budgetary Control• Public Speaking• Legal Support and Guidance• Cross-functional Team Management• Partnership Building• Operations Streamlining• Donor Retention• Capital Campaigns• Creative Problem ResolutionI have a Master's degree in Legal Administration and am licensed to practice law in 4 states.I maintain an open-door policy with my staff and team members and believe the best approach to success is to have continual communication and a sense of humor. I have an attitude of fearlessness when it comes to developing and maintaining relationships and believe this, coupled with my astute strategic judgment, has not only served my employers well throughout the years, but also cultivated my strong drive to make a difference.