BrightVine Consulting is a technology services company focused on serving clients in the charitable and non-profit sectors. We have extensive experience working with Blackbaud CRM, The Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, and many other software solutions. Our team consists of senior-level consultants and an experienced management team focused on the success of our customers. Our goal is to collaborate with organizations to deliver results, ensure successful technology solutions, and build lasting relationships.

I am currently the Vice Chair of the Board.

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Blackbaud has 35 years of unparalleled expertise powering social good. Leading uniquely at the intersection point of technology and social good, Blackbaud provides software, services, expertise, and data intelligence that empowers and connects people to advance the social good movement. Blackbaud serves the entire social good community, which includes nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, and the individual change agents who support them.As the International Business Unit (IBU) practice manager I was responsible for supporting Enterprise services, product development, and management of localisation of software. Managed CRM practices for UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia.- Responsible for Enterprise CRM product management related to localization for UK, Europe, Asia and Australianmarkets and liaising with product managers. - Member of CRM Product Investment Council and Product Strategy Council representing international offices- Responsible for CRM project estimation, project auditing, and PMO leadership including development of tools and techniques for implementation of international enterprise-level CRM projects.

The International Principal Consultant was a key role within the organization and responsible for implementation strategy, quality, estimation and serves as a thought leader for the International Business Unit. -International implementation advisor in areas of business alignment, functional strategy, measurement and evaluation, project management and talent management-Created international services strategy and methodology in relation to single and multi-site CRM implementations -Review and approve Professional Services Scopes of Work for all country offices-Provide onsite guidance for project teams in Southeast and Central Asia, Australia and Europe-Liaised with product management teams on internationalization and localization of CRM products.

-Managed multiple CRM implementations with budgets between $2 million and $5 million including resource turn-over, coaching of new employees, conflict resolution, forecasting and quality-Owned relationships with executives and senior leadership within client organizations-Developed Scopes of Work and conducted Discovery Assessments and Gap Analysis

Responsible for oversight of all fundraising activities including membership program, special events, and major giving programs.-Provided leadership during CEO transition-Responsible for management of development staff and multi-million dollar budget- Responsible for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)-Planned and implemented dramatic reduction in operating Costs, including 30% reduction in operations costs, re-negotiating or replacing 3rd party tools, and increased effectiveness of staff through training and realignment. -Increased event revenue by 150% year over year for two years.-Hiring and management of 10+ full time staff and 100+ volunteers

Responsible for data management related to $60 million capital campaign with more than 200 solicitors. Ran 16,000 person employee giving campaign successfully increasing giving from $180,000 to $345,000 in three years. Assisted Development Director in management of annual giving campaigns, special events and direct mail campaigns.

Recruited and managed over 100 volunteers for St. Louis Blue NHL Breakout event. NHL Breakout is the premier off-ice hockey tournament and fan festival held throughout the country every year. As the Volunteer manager, I was responsible for recruitment, scheduling of volunteer shifts, coordination of onsite volunteer activities, volunteer check-in and overall management of onsite volunteers.

Planned and managed major special events including golf tournaments, dinner galas, fashion shows and corporate events. Managed Foundation grant request program and analysis and reporting of outcomes. Managed Foundation programs including donations and community involvement. Responsible for implementation of fundraising and sponsorship opportunities for corporate sponsors including corporate ticket programs Managed Hockey Fights Cancer Campaign initiatives

As the Community Development Manager, I was responsible for community programs, recruitment game day volunteers staffing Foundation activities, major special event management and community donations. NHL Breakout recruitment, scheduling and onsite volunteer management. As the Player Relations Manager, I was responsible for managing player initiatives and community appearances, working with the athletes and their wives to ensure successful community appearances and activities. I worked with coaches, assistant GM and GM to provide unique programming to the players and their families around holidays, special events and game days.