Managed all aspects of the Bullis Annual Fund, including annual mailings; strategic plans and phonathons; implemented a progress reporting system; developed Bullis Fund print materials; solicit Bullis Fund prospects, and manage the Bullis Fund class representatives and volunteers. Also supported alumni fundraising programs, events, and other Advancement Office projects.

Hope for Henry brings smiles, laughter and joy to kids with cancer and other serious illnesses. Our in-hospital gifts, parties and events help promote comfort, care and recovery for these kids and their families.

Development/Fundraising for clients

Run/Walk Director, Consultant (January 2015 – November 2015)• Direct third annual Race for Every Child (5K) with a goal of $1.2 Million • Steward and secure sponsors and corporate teams• Execute day-to-day management of all sponsorship accounts and coordinate co-marketing opportunities • Management of V.I.P. guests & RSVP’s• Secure/Manage photographer/videographer for Race• Project manage event timeline and deadlines• Production, Stage Program, Run of Show• Oversee PR/Communications consultant• Assist with management of advertising/marketing, social media campaign• Manage Radio Media partnership Interim, Director of Special Events (May 2012 – December 2014)• Hired to launch inaugural 5K Run/Walk (Race for Every Child) and oversee all facets of event• In first year, event raised 711,000 and attended by 3,998 participants, surpassing goals in both areas• In Second year, raised over $1Million with 4,600 participants, a 33 % increase from the first year• Oversee Race Event Chair management and provide guidance for Event Committee• Manage Road Race Management (Race logistical consultant firm) to determine the needs for event programming & operations• Solicit & manage sponsors and media partners• Crafted Race VIP briefings, scripts, day of timeline & programming • Manages staff member responsible for Hospitals Employee Giving Campaign, raised $1 million dollars• Oversee see five fundraising special events staff members responsible for the Foundations signature events and community based events raising close to five million dollars.• Provided leadership for 2013 & 2014 Children’s Ball, the later which raised $10.9 Million dollars • Develop a strategy for growth opportunities with unrestricted and restricted Special Events

Oversee all development programs including special events, individual giving, cause related marketing and institutional giving to maintain and grow a $6 million development budget.Manage a staff of eight who are directly responsible for the fundraising programs. Report directly to Executive Director and Board of Trustees.Motivator to all volunteer fundraising committees.Contribute to board building strategy and the identification of new board members and other volunteer leadership. Personally plan the two largest revenue producing galas and direct a special events staff of three for planning all other fundraising events. Initiate new special events and explore areas for increased revenue for current events. Maintain and grow current donor relationships, identify prospects (corporate, individual, in-kind, alumni) and implement new cultivation and stewardship opportunities Supervise corporate and foundation grant proposals, reports, renewals, and updates.Develop and produce financial and other related reports for fundraising programs.Prepare Development budgets for each fiscal year Coordinate direct marketing (mail/web) and special gifts campaigns.Oversee Director of Marketing and Social Media Manager Agency liaison for Public Relations Company.

Managed all aspects of strategy, budgeting, execution, and follow up for seven unique events focused on fundraising and new donor cultivation to meet annual $3 million goal for special events budget.Responsible for all aspects of special events including; ticket sales, silent and live auctions, committee meetings, staff & volunteer assignments.Vendor management: Oversee all aspects of events vendor management including invitation design, printing and mailing, caterers, florists, entertainment, auctions, casinos, table seating, registration, speeches, etc.Work closely with senior management, board of directors, major donors, and NYC corporate leaders.Streamlined agency's efforts to identify and solicit prospects, cultivate new donors, and turn special event attendees into individual givers.Maintain relationships with current individual donors and ensure they are engaged and energized by their association with the organization.Developed new Major Donor brochure to facilitate donor access to select Individual Giving Programs.Chief liaison for consultants charged with creating a philanthropic plan to engage Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC alumni for networking and fundraising purposes.Manage three development staff employees. Two special events managers and one development coordinator who is responsible for tracking donor contributions, updating prospect files and sending special acknowledgement materials and the direct mail program.

Accountable for seven different annual special events including large sit-down dinners, cocktail receptions, industry-specific events, sporting events and a large run/walk.Raised over $3 million annually, consistently exceeding revenue goals by 30%.Supervise two Special Events Coordinators and volunteer staff.Prepare materials and collaborate with graphic designer on all event marketing materials, invitations, letters, and journal books.In 2005, organized inaugural 5K Run Walk; events featured 2,500 participants and raised $350, 000.

Planned and executed fundraising/publicity events for grassroots agency with annual $900K budget.Managed relationships with sponsors, young professionals committee and board of directors.

Secured Workplace Employment for Young Adults with Disabilities via fundraising events, large donor campaigns targeting Fortune 500 companies, disability awareness events, monthly business advisory council meetings and work-place training workshops.

Coordinator of Not for Profit Relations, Community Development Supported Vice President to manage and develop key relationships within the disabilities community to provide ongoing content for magazine and website designed to give disability groups a voice. Promoted brand awareness for webcast of the 2000 Paralympic Games.YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities