I am an experienced fundraising professional with demonstrated skills in individual giving, corporate and community sponsorships, special events, and grant writing. Through my career in non-profit leadership I have built a portfolio of experience that also includes budgeting and financial analysis, strategic planning, board and committee development, public speaking, communications strategy, team building and volunteer development. I demonstrate expansive knowledge of donor recruitment, solicitation, cultivation and stewardship strategies. I write effective fund development plans, and am able to quickly identify weaknesses in development activity and create strategies to expand donor engagement. I love creative writing and am a successful grant writer. I also enjoy writing for other purposes, such as appeals, newsletter pieces, and blogs. In all my work, I have most enjoyed the ability to work with others who are committed to making a difference. I have been fortunate to supervise teams of incredibly passionate and skilled professionals who have taught me, as I have taught them. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to significantly impact causes that include improving the quality of child care, increasing access to affordable housing, and building respect for difference.
Listed skills include Grant Writing, Special Events Coordination, Fundraising, Creative Writing, and 16 others.