Investing in philanthropic solutions to issues impacting IDEAL INDUSTRIES and its employees, communities, and customers, increasing equitability and prosperity for all.

Write feature articles for various horticultural print and electronic media outlets, and speak frequently on horticultural topics.

Managed relationships with major donors, foundations, strategic partners, board members, and key stakeholders. Exceeded revenue goals leading a team responsible for raising contributed revenue from individuals and foundations at a non-profit organization with an annual budget of over $25 million. Responsibilities included overseeing major gifts and special fundraising projects, giving societies, donor relations, foundation and government grants, annual fund, and planned giving programs. Developed multiple fundraising strategies and targeted appeals to raise revenue generated in amounts between $2,500-$1,000,000. Understand principles of philanthropic giving instruments and non-profit tax law.

Managed special projects for a consortium of over 30 gardens that make Philadelphia America's Garden Capital. Projects included the commissioning of an Economic Impact Study measuring the contributions of public horticulture to the regional economy of Philadelphia. Also managed target audience communications for GPG.

Managed all aspects of the Barnes Arboretum School, including curriculum review and alignment, recruiting and retaining excellent faculty, outreach to prospective students, and marketing and communications. Managed all public programming and interpretation at the Barnes Arboretum.

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Built a living collection of historic plants with significance to the Philadelphia region. Based on primary research, created interpretive content for oldest rose garden in the United States. Produced horticultural symposia and public programming. Spoke at cultural institutions and garden groups about historic horticulture. Created guide training materials and trained volunteer guides

Maintained the oldest rose garden in America, dating from 1820s. Developed the Wyck Outdoor Education program, currently serving over 200 urban children weekly. Developed the Wyck Home Farm, a large production garden and onsite farmers market. Organized the Old Rose Symposium, held annually to further education and interest in historic rose varieties. Coordinated volunteer garden corps