•Setting a benchmark in FY23 for impact and fundraising, the team raised over $1.4 million for families. The 2nd Annual HopeStrong, Blue Tie Gala raised $459,000, a 31% increase over the prior fiscal year. •Cultivated relationships to secure donations, sponsorships, and foster engagement. Partners included: TD Bank, Atrium Health, Hearst Media, Brain Balance Centers, Snipes Realty, A Special Needs Plan, Tepper Foundation, Publix, and Dominos. •Created an organization template for data… Show more •Setting a benchmark in FY23 for impact and fundraising, the team raised over $1.4 million for families. The 2nd Annual HopeStrong, Blue Tie Gala raised $459,000, a 31% increase over the prior fiscal year. •Cultivated relationships to secure donations, sponsorships, and foster engagement. Partners included: TD Bank, Atrium Health, Hearst Media, Brain Balance Centers, Snipes Realty, A Special Needs Plan, Tepper Foundation, Publix, and Dominos. •Created an organization template for data collection, wrote several grants introducing ASF’s mission and programs. •Established inaugural Donor Reception for high-level donors and prospects.•Directed development of ASF’s first annual report, corporate presentation folders and corporate partner flyers.•Advanced mission in community as a parent and professional, broadening reach in local autism communities.•Recruited volunteers for events, committees, and programs including the formation of an Autism Family Conference. Show less

•Led all aspects of development and marketing raising $1,825,000 in Fiscal Year 2022. •Responsible for event revenue of $624,000, a 20% increase on the prior year, and individual and corporate contributions of $701,000, a 16% increase over the prior fiscal year.•Supervised four team members, supported board of directors, sub-committees, volunteers, and interns. •Cultivated key relationships with corporations to secure corporate donations and sponsorships. Partners included:… Show more •Led all aspects of development and marketing raising $1,825,000 in Fiscal Year 2022. •Responsible for event revenue of $624,000, a 20% increase on the prior year, and individual and corporate contributions of $701,000, a 16% increase over the prior fiscal year.•Supervised four team members, supported board of directors, sub-committees, volunteers, and interns. •Cultivated key relationships with corporations to secure corporate donations and sponsorships. Partners included: Financial Resources Group, TIAA, Bank of America, Ally Financial, Atrium Health, Rocket Mortgage, Byron Racing LLC, Freedom Boat Club of the Carolinas, and Scarlett Hearts Inc.•Administered departmental and event budgets, expenditures, monthly forecasts, and strategic plans.•Implemented all marketing and advertising including website, social media, digital advertising, collateral, influencer partnerships, agency e-store, and branded giveaways. •Oversaw all management of external web developer, internal donor database and vendors. Show less

• Led all aspects of development, public affairs, marketing, website management, social media, and events.• Special events include the Anderson House Golf Outing, achieving 10- 15% growth year over year, created “An Evening of Hope & Recovery,” in 2017; bridging two former committees and in 2019 established “A Hometown Need for Hometown Support”.• Secured funding for annual and multi-year grants from private, public, and corporate foundations including emergency funding for COVID-19… Show more • Led all aspects of development, public affairs, marketing, website management, social media, and events.• Special events include the Anderson House Golf Outing, achieving 10- 15% growth year over year, created “An Evening of Hope & Recovery,” in 2017; bridging two former committees and in 2019 established “A Hometown Need for Hometown Support”.• Secured funding for annual and multi-year grants from private, public, and corporate foundations including emergency funding for COVID-19 generating over six figures. • Executed all marketing and advertising including website, social media, digital advertising, collateral, and branded giveaways and oversee management of external web developer.• Administered corporate sponsorship's including NJPN, NJRA, NJAMHAA conferences and community-based events. Show less

• Streamlined development platforms with an emphasis on corporate participation and new income revenue streams. • Revitalized annual “Evening of Excellence,” noteworthy areas include format, corporate sponsorship, and revitalization of auction and journal for stronger revenue driven results. • Restructured walk campaign with innovative annual strategic plan. Designed new theme/logo, moved campaign to incentive driven for solid multifaceted results, developed new collateral, produced… Show more • Streamlined development platforms with an emphasis on corporate participation and new income revenue streams. • Revitalized annual “Evening of Excellence,” noteworthy areas include format, corporate sponsorship, and revitalization of auction and journal for stronger revenue driven results. • Restructured walk campaign with innovative annual strategic plan. Designed new theme/logo, moved campaign to incentive driven for solid multifaceted results, developed new collateral, produced inaugural event in Southern NJ, produced corporate kickoffs, and trained staff in all aspects of walk/ donor engagement. • Cultivated relationships that resulted in C-Suite volunteers, corporate event participation, and new sponsorship's. Show less

• FY2014, raised $1,276,000, 16% growth over prior fiscal year.• Secured major gifts from individual donors ($2,500-$25,000) as well as corporate contributions for various campaigns • Supervised six full-time staff members, Northern NJ Board of Directors, and core subcommittees.• Established key relationships with corporate sponsors, executive leadership chairs and members, team captains, participants and volunteers that led to 15% growth over last year in walk revenue… Show more • FY2014, raised $1,276,000, 16% growth over prior fiscal year.• Secured major gifts from individual donors ($2,500-$25,000) as well as corporate contributions for various campaigns • Supervised six full-time staff members, Northern NJ Board of Directors, and core subcommittees.• Established key relationships with corporate sponsors, executive leadership chairs and members, team captains, participants and volunteers that led to 15% growth over last year in walk revenue alone.• Developed and executed “single ask” initiative: an annual sponsorship ask that includes year-round sponsorship/partnership opportunities as well as engagement for sponsors/partners. Show less

• Executed national marketing initiatives and supported local marketing strategies. • Managed significant marketing sponsorships and activities with an emphasis on non-profits (local, regional, and national) and sport teams to enhance business development and goodwill.• Executed high level business receptions, sponsorships, expos, and community events to maintain customer appreciation.• Partnered with management on regional, market, and corporate levels to elevate all aspects of… Show more • Executed national marketing initiatives and supported local marketing strategies. • Managed significant marketing sponsorships and activities with an emphasis on non-profits (local, regional, and national) and sport teams to enhance business development and goodwill.• Executed high level business receptions, sponsorships, expos, and community events to maintain customer appreciation.• Partnered with management on regional, market, and corporate levels to elevate all aspects of marketing from branding to business development. Show less

• First Major Gifts officer, cultivated prospects resulting in gifts including a $50,000 gift. • Developed first series of planned giving receptions to attract potential prospects to create a legacy with NJPAC and become members of The Muse Society.• Managed the development of planned giving collateral highlighting bequests and charitable gift annuities and implemented the strategic mailing to current patrons, members, and donors

• Raised $60,000,000, 550% growth over two years.• Assisted in the development of strategic planning and governing policies, including outlining critical success factors and growth strategies, and contributed to the operational and fiscal oversight of a $32 million budget for FY2007.• Collaborated in the implementation of a proactive system to better retain, acquire, and manage more than 200,000 fundraising participants, 15,000 teams and 10,000 Top Fundraisers, resulting in an… Show more • Raised $60,000,000, 550% growth over two years.• Assisted in the development of strategic planning and governing policies, including outlining critical success factors and growth strategies, and contributed to the operational and fiscal oversight of a $32 million budget for FY2007.• Collaborated in the implementation of a proactive system to better retain, acquire, and manage more than 200,000 fundraising participants, 15,000 teams and 10,000 Top Fundraisers, resulting in an increase of 75% in participant averages and 45% in team averages. • Managed more than 40 field-based staff, in conjunction with 17 chapters and two divisions, as well as supporting staff, volunteers and boards of 66 diverse chapters in Canada and the United States.• Built strong partnerships with leading Fortune 500 companies, community-based organizations, and media outlets. • Developed and delivered New Staff Orientation Program for Annual National Conference and Regional Meetings. Show less

• Raised $3,900,000, 760% growth over three years, and promoted to Senior Director in 2004.• Facilitator at National Conference (2002-2004), served as National Peer Consultant (2004-2004), and appointed NY Metro Division Light The Night Manager in 2004. • Developed long-term relationships with major local corporations, organized Chapter Development Training for staff and volunteers, and collaborated with Executive Director to build relationships with major donor prospects.

• Directed planning and implementation of 4 stop National Golf Tour, delivering 20% growth. • Liaison to National Board of Managers, national golf committee, local chapter executives/staff, and board members.• Cultivated key relationships with corporate sponsors, participants, and consumers. • Organized Annual National Donor Recognition Reception held in New York City.

• Repositioned well-established large-scale event from historical park to major inner- city advancing the event into the sixth-largest walk in the nation with $800,000 in revenue and over 8,000 participants • Delivered 16%-chapter growth over budget for Fiscal Year 1999. • Nominated to participate in first Making Strides National Meeting and newly formed Eastern Division MSABC Leadership Team.

• Promoted to Executive Director after delivering 23% growth over budget in 1997, meeting and exceeding the organization’s goal for the first time in many years.• Delivered 24% growth over budget for Fiscal Year 1998.• Responsible for daily management of staff of six, plus interns and volunteers.• Recruited and managed Advisory Board of Managers, committee chairs, and key high-profile volunteers.