As Fundraising Consultant for the National Cytomegalovirus Foundation, I enhance donor engagement and increase fundraising revenue during their 10-year anniversary campaign. By prioritizing the organization’s mission and needs, I develop a strategic roadmap for future success. In this role, I mentor the board and Executive Director to align fundraising efforts, leading initiatives like major giving programs, corporate sponsorships, and year-end campaigns such as Giving Tuesday. I also oversee grant applications, track funding opportunities, and cultivate relationships with corporate sponsors and key donors, implementing tailored recognition strategies to deepen engagement.

Successfully launched a new mental health practice from the ground up, creating a comprehensive business plan and pitch deck that attracted investors. I coordinated all accounting, legal, and marketing activities, while developing HIPAA-compliant systems for daily operations. By documenting processes, policies, and procedures, I ensured a compliant and efficient operation for a team of five professionals. Additionally, I wrote copy and designed all elements of the practice's Wix website and marketing materials.

Provided leadership and oversight for all Foundation activities, including a successful capital campaign to build a new Emergency Department, inspiring philanthropic support from the community. Managed fundraising and marketing initiatives for annual giving campaigns, cause marketing programs, and special events, consistently achieving goals while staying under budget. I built a strong, resilient team by onboarding highly qualified candidates for key positions and fostered collaborative relationships with board members, hospital leadership, physicians, community members, and donors, contributing to the Foundation's success. Additionally, I led the execution of various projects across print, video, email, digital, web, and social media, effectively managing timelines and budgets. By devising and implementing the Foundation's strategic and annual plans in collaboration with the Board of Directors, I increased the number of donors by 42% and raised fundraising revenue by 35%.

Collaborating with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees, I raised philanthropic support for the hospital by overseeing communications, the annual fund, corporate sponsorships, signature events, and the grateful patient program. I led three annual fundraising events, generating over $650K for the Medical Center and increasing revenue for the golf and sporting clays events by 81% and 77%, respectively, over three years. Experienced in developing marketing strategies to attract and retain donors, I also managed project coordination for creative materials while ensuring brand consistency. Additionally, I promoted employee giving campaigns across a new three-hospital system and founded the Ambassador's Club for young professionals, fostering a culture of philanthropy that successfully engaged volunteers and served as a pipeline to the foundation and hospital boards.

Directed 20 years of alumni class volunteers and secured over $10 million in gift support for Vassar College.

Planned nationwide high-end networking events and industry trade shows with the goal of attracting new businesses to the Hudson Valley. Developed marketing materials and strategies in collaboration with the CEO and Board of Directors.