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Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Direct and facilitate philanthropic partnerships for the Francis College of Engineering and Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC) to further engagement with individual and corporate partners in support of the university's strategic priorities.

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

• Manage and support multiple aspects of the Foundation’s Development Division. Primary responsibilities include campus relations, strategic communications, gift planning marketing, event management, gift administration.
• Partner with campus advancement offices to support fundraising, constituent engagement, external communications, and special events
• Manage relationships with donors and professional advisors to facilitate philanthropic support; secured more than $700,000 in outright gifts, planned gifts, and corporate sponsorships
• Oversee production of annual reports, external communications, and aspects of the foundation’s digital content
• Advise and assist campuses with planned gift marketing strategy, administration, and vendor management

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Directed planning and execution of fundraising activities, campaigns, and events. Led a four-person team, working in cooperation with the executive director, marketing and communications, program staff, board of.
• Developed and directed fundraising strategy, major gifts, grant funding, and event planning. Increased year-over-year achievement by 10%
• Generated more than $900,000 in individual and corporate gifts and sponsorships for annual galas in 2021 and 2022
• Secured $350,000 in outright gifts, including foundation grants and $200,000 in first time major gift commitments

Byfield, MA

• Partnered with the Director of Advancement, Head of School, trustees, and alumni volunteers to plan and execute the academy's first comprehensive campaign. Led a team of five that raised $21 million of $62 million in.
• Increased annual fundraising achievement for department by 150%, from $4 to $10 million
• Secured $12 million in campaign commitments, including outright gifts of $4.5 million and planned gifts of $7.5 million; increased grant funding from private and community foundations by 200%
• Expanded team by 40% over three years through leadership and staffing transitions
• Coordinated and managed campaign feasibility study and focus groups to develop funding priorities and a case for support

University Of New Hampshire, College Of Health And Human Services

• Led college-wide major gift development efforts and created a culture of philanthropy for academic programs, centers, and institutes. Collaborated with the university's president, deans, and senior faculty to plan.
• Managed a portfolio of 150+ major, principal, and planned gift donors and prospects.
• Secured more than $7 million in major and planned gift commitments for CHHS and other university priorities
• Contributed to 175% increase in annual fundraising achievement for UNH Foundation - from $14 to $39 million
• Executed alumni and donor engagement activities and events, including the CHHS Dean's Development Board, Social Work Department 40th anniversary, Northeast Passage gala, and scholarship recognition programs

College Of Health And Human Services

Staffed and collaborated with the university president, deans, and faculty to manage development strategies for CHHS donors and prospects. Planned and executed donor visits, stewardship, engagement events, and giving initiatives to inspire philanthropic commitments.

New Hampshire, United States

• Implemented a $1.3 million initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Developed strategic partnerships between the NH Administrative Judge of the District Court, Juvenile Justice Services, a project.
• Expanded access and resources for substance abuse screening, assessment, treatment, and community engagement for juvenile drug court participants and families
• Led NH project to rank as a top performing site in national program evaluations by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
• Institutionalized best practices and protocols in NH juvenile drug courts and funding criteria for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Exeter, New Hampshire, United States

• Grew operating budget to $400,000, increasing it by 400% over five years.
• Expanded grant revenue from state agencies and community and private foundations by 300%
• Managed full-time staff of two, service providers, interns, community volunteers, and external partnerships

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Pi Gamma MuInternational honor society for the social sciences

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Dean's list

Institute For Nonprofit Management Certificate, Leadership And Management