Melissa Belsinger Email and Phone Number

• Seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing communications, public relations, corporate and foundation relations and institutional advancement for internationally respected leaders in medicine, patient care, research and education including Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Affiliate: VSA arts for children and adults with disabilities.• Demonstrated leadership in all areas of development including annual, major, planned and leadership giving, corporate sponsorship, donor relations, capital campaigns and special events. • Successful track record in working with senior officials, board members, internal and external stakeholders and corporate and community partners to serve shared constituents, accomplish target objectives, and advance organization. • Creative at crafting and managing personalized engagement strategies for prospective donors, securing major gifts and providing outstanding stewardship and donor relations. • Engaging communicator with strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and public speaking experience. • Proven ability to manage and motivate staff, create a positive and mission-focused work environment and partner with teams to provide excellent customer service and achieve goals on time and within budget.• Innovative problem-solver with honed multiple-project, time-management and organization skills.• Results-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.