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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Modernize and rebuild a major giving program by providing vision, strategy and implementation of fundraising plans, leading to an increase in major gift revenue in the first fiscal year.Create a culture of mission and community centric philanthropy across the organization with staff, board members, volunteers and investors.Develop systems needed to support modern, diversified revenue streams.Collaborate with board and staff leaders to identify and cultivate individual, foundation and corporate partners.Build culture within the organization by working across departments to inspire community members with our mission, vision and subject experts.

Pacific Northwest - Serving Washington, Oregon, Montana & Alaska

Develop and implement a robust major gift program and manage a portfolio of major donors. Collaborate with other departments and colleagues to identify prospects and develop strategies for major gift level donors. Implement, manage and analyze best practices for donor centered fundraising, moves management and exceeding financial milestones.Educate self, colleagues and community members about the pillars and priority projects of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in order to further the important mission of LLS.

Portland, Oregon Area

Oversee all development operations, leading the team to double fundraising revenue in three fiscal years – totaling more than $1.48 million at the end of FY19. Research, develop, implement and expand traditional and creative fundraising and communications strategies and programs to raise community awareness and meet or exceed the organization’s fundraising and strategic plan goals. Develop and implement a robust major gift program and manage a portfolio of major donors. Supervise, coach and evaluate Development and Communications staff to ensure goals are met and development efforts are continuously improving. Ensure development and maintenance of appropriate systems and reporting to facilitate donor management, research and cultivation, gift processing, recognition and event evaluation. Maintain accountability and compliance standards for donors and funding sources. Serve as primary liaison to the Development Committee of the Board of Directors.Participate as a member of the senior management team in leading the organization and participating in overall strategic planning and budgeting.

Portland, Oregon Area

Managed a portfolio of leadership donors, encouraging deeper relationships and support for the school and students. Lead the strategic planning to exceed St. Mary’s Fund goals, including overseeing direct mail, web and social media presence, grants, phonathons and personal solicitations, raising $800k for the St. Mary's Fund. Oversaw and implemented the St. Mary’s Fund grants program, writing applications and reports that led to an 800% increase in grants, totaling $250k. Developed strategies and processes to ensure the success of fundraising goals, including gift processing, database management, stewardship and constituent research. Built relationships with and stewarded endowed and annual scholarship donors.

Developed and oversaw the annual direct mail and e-mail campaign, developing pieces that inspired a deeper relationship with the university.Managed the university’s prospect research efforts, including strategic planning, conducting research, and overseeing a research intern.Planned, managed and updated the development office’s website organization and content.Guided and organized the George Fox University golf tournament, working with a volunteer advisory committee to accomplish our goals of raising money for student scholarships and athletics while building relationships with the Portland business community, alumni and friends.

Oversaw the Annual Fund phone, mail and e-mail solicitations, successfully connecting with alumni and friends by clearly communicating the vision of the university through the stories of our students.Planned and executed development events with the goals of building important and lasting fundraising relationships for the university and thanking current supporters.Maximized the impact of each event by developing and implementing strategic pre-event and post-event processes.Worked with the development services team to create stewardship plans, which included how to thank, retain and build strong relationships with donors.Managed all event details, (e.g. budget, invitations and other event publications, invitation list, registration, auction, day-of event responsibilities, post-event follow-up, etc.) for development events.Managed the development office student employee and intern program.

Executive Leadership Academy

This 10-month program combines a mix of skill building and leadership case studies to develop professional fundraisers into executive.

B.S., Psychology, Foods And Nutrition

Activities and Societies: Student Alumni Council, Bruin Heritage Society