In this role I recruited Entertainers, Executives, Bestselling Authors, Pro Athletes and Actors to mobilize audiences for financial giving, coaching these communicators on critical social issues including global nutrition, clean water, sustainable development and child welfare. I was given aggressive fundraising acquisition goals while managing complex strategic relationships that spanned national and international boundaries.During my time developing speakers, I focused on building… Show more In this role I recruited Entertainers, Executives, Bestselling Authors, Pro Athletes and Actors to mobilize audiences for financial giving, coaching these communicators on critical social issues including global nutrition, clean water, sustainable development and child welfare. I was given aggressive fundraising acquisition goals while managing complex strategic relationships that spanned national and international boundaries.During my time developing speakers, I focused on building collaborative relationships in order to drive fund acquisition across multiple marketing channels. I was tasked with vetting national speaking opportunities for Executive Office Leaders and advised senior leaders on significant national PR issues.Through my direct efforts and the activity of those under my leadership, I acquired more than 40,000 new donors, and drove story development and message coaching that impacted more than 100,000 additional new donors.I was responsible for planning and leading more than 50 international trips for story exposure and media development, and trained new staff for trip leadership. I hired and directed videographers and photographers, developing and producing new marketing content for national and international storytelling.I pioneered effective Podcast Marketing efforts, raising $1.7 Million in long-term giving since November 2019. Show less

I grew our Alumni Speakers program to more than 16,000 secondary donor acquisitions a year by hiring a manager and 15 independent contractors.Created content stream driving more than $30 Million in additional annual giving commitments.Coached staff through multiple significant HR and risk management issues.

I was responsible for casting vision and developing strategies to increase student donor engagement nationwide, which including hiring and training a full time manager and more than 20 independent contractors.Acquired $3 Million in annual long-term giving commitments through strategic college relationships.

I built relationships with music festival organizers and event promoters across 10 states to meet mutual programming and fundraising goals.In my first year I developed a new relationship with a youth event network and gained 1500 new donors in a 3 month period.Exceeded acquisition goal of $4 Million in annual long-term giving three years in a row.Developed deep relationships with a national network of speakers and authors, and transitioned into the role of National Speakers… Show more I built relationships with music festival organizers and event promoters across 10 states to meet mutual programming and fundraising goals.In my first year I developed a new relationship with a youth event network and gained 1500 new donors in a 3 month period.Exceeded acquisition goal of $4 Million in annual long-term giving three years in a row.Developed deep relationships with a national network of speakers and authors, and transitioned into the role of National Speakers Manager in 2008. Show less