Strategic Philanthropy ConsultantOct 2017 - Present• Design and manage proposals for multi-year programming initiatives and partnerships in areas including innovative education, mental health, and community partnership. • Expand investment potential and engagement with agency mission by securing funding and participation for new program initiatives via community and grant support. • Closed multiple six-figure gifts, renewed for up to 6 years. • Designed and secured funds for REAL Mental Health Initiative to end stigma and isolation of mental illness based on principles of “Nothing about us without us.” White Paper with Each Mind Matters CalMHSA (Prop 63), received Bellin Award at URJ Bienniel conference, Boston, Dec 2017. • 2014-17 Impact Grants Initiative grantee, leveraging SFJCF Design-Thinking training to fund and support innovative educational program. Renewed for additional 3 years through 2020.• Research, identification, design, cultivation, proposal, relationship stewardship, impact evaluation analysis, and reporting for multi-year award programs. Director of Development Jan 2013 - Sept 2017• Create, implement and monitor progress for a new Strategic Development Plan. • Oversee all aspects of the “Tradition of Giving” Annual Campaign, working closely with staff, board, clergy and lay leaders to increase major gifts. • Develop and update social media presence of the congregation. • Work with the Planned Giving Committee to review, revise, implement and grow the planned giving program.• Plan and direct special fundraising campaigns and events. • Oversee all grant activities for new and existing grants. • Create and distribute results-focused promotional materials that support development activities within the congregation and ensure the visibility of the synagogue’s mission in the community. • Begin preliminary planning for a capital campaign.

• Direct communications and publicity efforts aimed at increasing community awareness of non-profit agency. • Manage fundraising efforts including grant development, donor base management, budget and cash flow projections. • Work collaboratively with agency Director, Board of Directors, and Board Committees to develop and execute fundraising initiatives including annual campaigns, events, and community outreach efforts. • Develop programs aligned with community interest and needs. Ensure consistent, unified focus of public relations, program development, and fundraising goals in all promotional materials projecting unified public image for agency and all programs. • Manage volunteer staffs for organizational events; mentor volunteer development assistant professionals.