I am a passionate culture champion, connector and engagement strategist for a variety grantmaking and nonprofit organizations of all sizes, with an equity-based focus on team and capacity building, authentic communication, systems improvement and outcome driven management practices. I also help small nonprofits to scale by creating systems and structure that increase authentic engagement, partnership opportunities and philanthropy that allow them to stay in business and grow.I have 25+ years of progressive and diverse experience, nearly over 20 years in senior management and consulting in grant and fundraising administration, gift revenue management, evaluation and philanthropy including nearly 15 years with arts/cultural grantmaking agencies, 14 years in higher education and scholarship administration, 8 years healthcare philanthropy and program evaluation; and many years with local and national community service organizations in a variety of professional volunteer, advisory and consulting roles. Specialties: Strategic Partnership development, Grantmaking and fundraising administration(full cycle); grant and gift revenue management stewardship and reporting (including 990 and audit preparation), board development and engagement, strategic planning, team building and strategic special events.