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Raising the Resources LLC, leverages my expertise, experience, and deep industry knowledge to help organizations take full advantage of the unique opportunities that occur during fundraising position transitions. When I step into a non-profit as a fractional Chief Development Officer, the focus will be on securing the resources needed and leading all the fundraising efforts while a search for a full-time fundraising lead is in progress and the perfect professional is found.

Lead the professional and volunteer leadership team to raise the necessary resources to fulfill the organization's mission, "to inspire and enable youth ages 6 to 18 to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens."The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis envisions a future in which success is within reach of every child in the St. Louis region, empowering themselves and influencing future generations toward making a difference for themselves, their… Show more Lead the professional and volunteer leadership team to raise the necessary resources to fulfill the organization's mission, "to inspire and enable youth ages 6 to 18 to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens."The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis envisions a future in which success is within reach of every child in the St. Louis region, empowering themselves and influencing future generations toward making a difference for themselves, their community and the global community. Show less

Greater St. Louis Area

Chief Development Officer for Webster University – Restructured and managed a 26 person alumni and development department and completed strategic objectives set by the President. Feb 2014-June 2014 Grand Center Inc. - Developed a comprehensive finance and development plan for a $100+ million civic redevelopment campaign. October 2013-February 2014

Jewish Federation Of St. Louis

Managed entire development operation including, endowment, planned, unrestricted, restricted and capital giving. $13-$30 million raised annually from all income streams. Supervised and/or managed development department of 14.

Masters, Jewish Communal Work

Ba, Special Education