Adaptive Sports Northwest (ASNW) - formerly known as Oregon Disability Sports - empowers people with physical disabilities with access to sports and fitness opportunities. ASNW believes that athletes learn life lessons and develop skills through sports that apply to everyday situations. ASNW helps children and adults with physical disabilities to lead healthy, active lifestyles.Responsibilities: Establish the structure of the ASNW fundraising program and lead development efforts to… Show more Adaptive Sports Northwest (ASNW) - formerly known as Oregon Disability Sports - empowers people with physical disabilities with access to sports and fitness opportunities. ASNW believes that athletes learn life lessons and develop skills through sports that apply to everyday situations. ASNW helps children and adults with physical disabilities to lead healthy, active lifestyles.Responsibilities: Establish the structure of the ASNW fundraising program and lead development efforts to include:• Development and execution of ASNW's annual fundraising plan• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations• Responsibility for data entry and gift processing• Work with Executive Director to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with donors• Create and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors• Oversee special events, including volunteer management• Grants Management: Prospect research, grant tracking, coordination of proposals and reports Show less

Supporting the establishment and sustainability of GPA chapters.

Instructor in grantsmanship (introduction, advanced): PCC/WVDO Grantwriting and Fundraising InstituteInstructor, Introduction to Grant Writing: PCC Business Administration dep't.Instructor, Exhibit Design, PCC Biology and Management of Zoo Animals program (2014-15)

The Oregon Zoo Foundation (OZF) mission is to foster community pride and involvement in the Oregon Zoo and to secure financial support for the zoo’s conservation, education, and cultural programs. Duties:• Identify, develop, secure and manage enduring philanthropic relationships with over 100 private, corporate and community foundations and federal agencies• Collaborate with senior staff in the development of funding proposals • Prepare applications in support of Oregon… Show more The Oregon Zoo Foundation (OZF) mission is to foster community pride and involvement in the Oregon Zoo and to secure financial support for the zoo’s conservation, education, and cultural programs. Duties:• Identify, develop, secure and manage enduring philanthropic relationships with over 100 private, corporate and community foundations and federal agencies• Collaborate with senior staff in the development of funding proposals • Prepare applications in support of Oregon Zoo awards for exhibits, education programs, conservation projects and sustainability efforts. • Represent OZF as committee member: Green Team,Future for Wildlife Grant Review, Mission Statement, Master Plan and Exhibit Design (Great Northwest, Elephant Front Yard). Show less

Responsible for variety of foundation, government, corporate and individual funding activities. Collaborated with staff in development of proposals to foundation, corporate and government funders. Secured corporate sponsorships of zoo programs and events. Coordinated memorial bench, restricted gift and in-kind donation programs. Team Member: Asian Elephant Exhibit Design, Africa Rainforest Evaluation, Vision & Values Review, Education Program Animal Care and Use.

Responsible for development, delivery and evaluation of fee-based education services to youth, adults and families. Annual program enrollment: 5,000. Annual program revenue: $230,000Developed, scheduled and implemented new overnight and school vacation programs for children ages 6 – 10. Hired and supervised education staff responsible for camps and classes. Developed and presented volunteer training workshops for adults and teens. Coordinated education program logistics in collaboration… Show more Responsible for development, delivery and evaluation of fee-based education services to youth, adults and families. Annual program enrollment: 5,000. Annual program revenue: $230,000Developed, scheduled and implemented new overnight and school vacation programs for children ages 6 – 10. Hired and supervised education staff responsible for camps and classes. Developed and presented volunteer training workshops for adults and teens. Coordinated education program logistics in collaboration with other zoo divisions. Wrote and edited quarterly education program newsletter mailed to 25,000 Zoo members. Show less

Directed operations of one of the largest wildlife care and education centers in US. Annual caseload: 2,000 + animals.

Developed and presented wildlife education programs to youth, adult and family audiences. Coordinated content and production of membership newsletter and fundraising materials. Designed wildlife education and treatment facilities. Assisted with all animal care-related activities during first six years of Center operations.

Responsible for all aspects of live animal care, rehabilitation and education programs for community-supported childrens' museum. Care of exotic, domestic and native animal collection. Rehabilitated injured/orphaned native wildlife. Trained and managed youth/adult volunteers. Developed and presented education programs (onsite/outreach). Designed and constructed exhibits. Maintained museum and nature center facilities.