- Managed over 75 major gift prospects to generate philanthropic revenue.- Identified new sources of contributed revenue.- Applied for select grants on behalf of the organization.- Amplified NKU's message to increase scholarships and student resources.- Sought endowment funding resources.- Collaborated closely with alumni engagement, deans, faculty members, and the university President.- Worked with team members to design and implement special projects, such as the Friends of SOTA (School of the Arts) initiative and designed the framework for the launch of the SOTA seat campaign for the reopening of the Corbett Theatre. - Oversaw two major gift officers -Fostered an inclusive culture and passion for education.

-Led philanthropic efforts, overseeing a portfolio of over 100 high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and foundations as the primary relationship officer.-Managed a department responsible for $3.5 million in annual contributed revenue.-Planned and executed annual fundraising programs across various channels.-Supervised a team of three to five individuals.-Collaborated with artistic and critical leaders to implement innovative and strategic programming.-Created and monitored the department budget to ensure financial goals were met; reported progress on time.-Conducted post-program evaluations and reported outcomes to donors, the Board of Trustees, and community participants.-Developed philanthropic communications, including digital, print, and social media materials, proposals, and grant applications.-Used marketing platforms like Thankview to provide constituents unique insights into programmatic offerings.-Introduced a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) plan into fundraising practices.-Successfully managed a $32 million capital campaign for the Cincinnati Ballet Margaret & Michael Valentine Center for Dance.-Oversaw annual operating support programs, donor recognition, gift agreements, and financial tracking and reporting.-Planned and executed opening celebrations for the new center, including: - Gala - Private dinners - Portrait unveiling ceremony - Dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony - Tours - Sample classes for the public- Performances by the Main Company, CB2, and Professional Training Division-Welcomed a total of 1,800 attendees during the grand opening week in 2021.

In my first year as Director of Development, the organization achieved a new fundraising record, raising $2.8 million. This trend continued upwards of 46% under my leadership through 2017, reaching another record of $4.1 million.In 2018, the organization began the silent phase of a capital campaign. Annual contributed revenues remained steady at approximately $3.9 million.

- Served as Development & League Events Manager, organizing large fundraising events to support educational programs.- Consistently generated annual revenues of $1 million or more through these events.- Planned the yearly Spring Symphony Fashion Show and Symphony Ball, along with pre-engagement activities leading up to the main events.- Maintained relationships with event co-chairs and committees.- Prepared budgets and attendance reports.- Revamped processes and policies for handling sensitive donor information and financial tracking.- Collaborated with Nashville Symphony Orchestra League volunteers to achieve organizational goals.- Liaised with Nordstrom for the Spring Symphony Fashion Show during their first ever partnership. - Negotiated contracts with musical artists and fashion designer teams, including Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Oscar de la Renta, and Monique Lhuillier.- Crafted various communications, including invitations, publicity materials, appearances, and post-event stewardship.- Managed events hosted in supporters' homes and coordinated with their teams to ensure successful fundraisers.- Collaborated with Communications and Marketing teams to effectively market complex event details.