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I am a meticulous and passionate development professional with 10+ years of experience in business and program development, non-profit leadership, and sales, and I hold a certification from the Institute for Not-for-Profit Management issued by Columbia University Graduate School of Business.My mission is to help organizations build revenue capacity to make the greatest impact possible. Currently, I work with a portfolio of clients to manage end-to-end fundraising strategy, delivering high-return events and campaigns to reach their revenue and donor engagement goals. I oversee a team of professionals to execute holistic plans that create long-term, sustainable growth. I also advise and work with clients on complex projects to help them tackle their most pressing needs, using an array of analytical, sales, project management, and productivity tools.With a fierce commitment to authenticity, I believe that building strong relationships across a variety of industries, partners, and teams is the key to growth. I am adept at creating repeatable processes and systems to catalyze growth and move toward client success. I have deep knowledge and experience in grants management, relationship development, and grant research, and I have successfully delivered the highest netting gala for one of my previous clients, raising 20% more than in previous years.My super power is learning what makes people tick, meeting them where they are and making the ask. I will proselytize your mission and spread your values far and wide creating a sense of excitement for who you are and what your organization does. I am a fearless networker and relentless at follow-up to achieve financial targets and increase organizational capacity.I am a flexible and adaptable doer and leader, who is willing to tackle any task, big or small, with a heart-centered approach. I have gone above and beyond financial targets, grown sales territories, led a Salesforce implementation project, and delivered boxes of food to seniors during the pandemic. I sit at the table with curiosity, creativity, and a passionate drive to bring vision to reality. Outside of work, I serve on the board of an urban farm nonprofit, supporting their business model and food sovereignty efforts. I also enjoy gardening, pottery, and spending time with my family.

Listed skills include Culinary Skills, Leadership, Food, Strategic Planning, and 17 others.