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Raise over 2 million annually from individual and corporate initiatives.Lead all fundraising including all 3rd party volunteer events.Write grants to support programs.

Work Smarter.Achieve More.Consulting, training, database optimization, custom Crystal Report writing ... we're your one-stop solution for The Raiser's Edge, The Financial Edge and Blackboard!Non-profits are the only clients we serve. So whether you need simple data cleanup, a revamp of your course structure or comprehensive process audit and refinement, we'll help you reach your goals.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Raise over 3 million dollars in major, planned and annual gifts.• Coordinate direct mail program including writing print letters and emails and segmenting multiple databases resulting in increased revenue and response rates. • Develop a major giving program and planned giving program, including accompanying materials, to solicit planned gifts to ensure the ongoing health of the organization.• Organize and implement a donor stewardship plan to form a pipeline for major and planned gifts.• Create a strategic plan and implementation process.• Launch first ever campaign celebrating the 50th anniversary of the organization.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Managed annual giving program resulting in over a 10% improvement in response rates raising over $150,000 per year. Maintained a portfolio of over 200 annual giving prospects raising over $300,000 per year.Developed e-strategy initiative, implemented online giving website and e-mail contact process to drive giving and more effective communication. Raised more than $300,000 for the annual golf event including two of the premier sponsors.Worked with key leadership to develop and institute a comprehensive Grateful Patient program consisting of direct mail, wealth screening, and follow-up to increase major gifts.Developed and implemented a strategy for leveraging wealth screening data for major gifts.Created a comprehensive Raiser's Edge User Program: wrote policies and procedures manual, developed user workbooks, and quick-start sheets.

Brookfield, Il, Us

Managed master database of more than two million records and 70 users Coordinated more than five million updates and modifications to maintain database integrityConceptualized, developed, and implemented a new campaign, fund and appeal structure to speed data entry and integrate more fully with Finance DepartmentCreated seven distinct, custom Crystal Reports for Development and Finance reportingCoordinated multiple vendors and internal team members to develop and implement a corporate strategy for leveraging wealth screening dataCreated, implemented and documented a new receipt and donor acknowledgement processDeveloped a comprehensive Raiser's Edge User Program: wrote corporate policies and procedures manual; developed user workbooks and quick-start sheets; held 20 training sessions Worked with multiple team leaders to review, document and revise Annual Report processErickson Retirement Communities: 2005-2008

Asked by management to be part of a core kickoff team that opened an Erickson community in a brand new marketWorked with the marketing team to develop and present more than 20 promotional and community awareness events throughout Chicago's western suburbs Supervised more than 70 volunteers in the first year of operationRaised more than $150,000 during the first eighteen months of operation through direct mail, major gift solicitation, planned giving and events, while concurrently maintaining The Raiser's Edge database

Catonsville, Md, Us

Coordinated installation and support of multiple financial reporting and fundraising databases including Hyperion, The Raiser's Edge and Payformance.Directed company-wide upgrade of The Raiser's Edge and Hyperion database softwareAnalyzed community needs to develop and implement a pilot program for Volunteer Works software

One of only two universal trainers working with The Raiser's Edge, Education Administration, The Financial Edge software and all add-on modules Introduced this software to 200 leading non-profit organizations across the country, training key members of management and staff on its daily useDirected multiple international consulting projects, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction Consistently received top scores for customer satisfaction; frequently asked to return to client sites to oversee training enhancements

7th & 8th Grade English/Social Studies TeacherDeveloped an award-winning after school program and instructional planning groupServed on multiple committees including staff development, technology, and school improvement

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Master Of Arts, Teaching

Master Of Divinity, Predoctoral Studies

Ba, Biblical Studies

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