As a key member of the Westmark School's Senior Leadership Team, I was responsible for providing leadership for the Development Department and executing the school's fundraising and constituent relations programs, including annual giving and foundation relations, major gifts, and capital campaigns.

Accomplished Senior Director of Development with a focus on building relationships leading to the planning, implementation and stewardship of major gifts, gifts of real estate and planned gifts. Invested community leader, dedicated to building a culture of collaboration. Positive and outgoing individual who can build relationships with anyone and sees the potential in everyone. Focused task master who helps keep team members on track to reach shared goals. Interest in developing processes to improve efficiency to create successful solicitations, campaigns and events.

Orchestrated comprehensive major gift strategies, expanding donor base and securing transformative gifts. Pioneered a successful planned giving program, doubling legacy contributions and enhancing endowment growth. Led a dedicated team, achieving notable milestones in donor cultivation and stewardship.

Drove annual giving campaigns, consistently achieving $1 million in unrestricted funds annually. Revitalized donor engagement strategies, enhancing alumni participation and retention rates. Strengthened stewardship efforts and engaged a 43-member Board of Governors, achieving nearly 50% increase in contributions. Served as alumni community delegate on the strategic planning committee.

Managed comprehensive event portfolios, orchestrating 60+ annual events nationwide. Cultivated alumni relationships through innovative educational and community service initiatives.

Worked remotely while caring for my terminally ill mother. Identified clients & managed relationships. Established & maintained contact with manufacturers, staying current on product training and the availability of new products, keeping track of supplies and inventory, and following up with buyers to promote and sell new merchandise.

Managed an IT staff of 2.5 people. Supported first-tier help desk on a daily basis. Managed annual IT projects assets. Updated the knowledge base for all employees.

Built and managed volunteer opportunities for weekly trail maintenance and annual fundraising events via the website, Internet board and Bay Area volunteer organizations. Worked in collaboration with the Development Director to plan and implement fund raising events including the “Ridge to Bridge” hike-a-thon.

Took various temporary positions while figuring out what I wanted to do next.

Managed the Employee Giving Campaign, raising $270,000 in annual contributions over two years.Chaired the Environmental Action Committee which, among other things, set in place a company-wide policy of using only recycled paper. Supported the work of the Strategy and Business Development department by overseeing meeting and event logistics, editing documents and presentations and providing general administrative support.

Raised $500,000 in revenue through various fundraising events, supporting the organization’s mission.Recruited, trained and managed a network of over 100 volunteers and numerous interns. Directed and marketed door recognition programs including receptions, displays and special events.