Fundraising professional with over 25 years of experience as staff member and consultant in communications and relationship building for nonprofit organizations, including international, conservation, higher education, environmental, religious, healthcare, and social services programs. Strong writing and editing abilities complement empathetic interpersonal skills and proactive management style. Effective in maintaining productive working relations internally with senior administrators, program directors, board members, and staff; and externally with individuals and institutions, especially foundations and government offices. Commitment to fostering respectful relationships through honesty, transparency, personal integrity, and professional excellence.Specialties: Research, planning, program development, collaboration, communication, solicitation, stewardship, donor and board relations, and preparation of proposals, reports, correspondence, and promotional literature