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New York, Ny, Us

Paramus, Nj

Working with the executive director and board on special projects to re-establish the core of the foundation's fundraising and relationship management systems, and to strengthen communications with leaders and funders.

Greater New York City Area

Author of the prize-winning children's book "Dancing with the Wind" (Northland Press). New projects in development.

Greater New York City Area

Helped to build a sustainable path for Harlem Academy, a private school for promising, low-income children that is modeled on the rigor of top independent schools in New York City. 98% of the students need scholarships to attend, and 90% of the revenues come from philanthropy. Working with an engaged board and strong CEO, I led a team of 5 full-time professionals, as well as contracted employees and vendors. • Strengthened the school’s balance sheet from $2 million to more than $21 million• Increased annual giving from $2.1 million to more than $3.1 million each year• Expanded the annual fundraising gala from $225K (net with 40% expenses) to more than $1.1 million (net with 14% expenses) each year• Raised $17.5 million in capital support for a permanent home• Led redesign of the website and all major publications

Greater Detroit Area

Wrote a comprehensive case statement for the university’s capital campaign, refocusing a broad, eclectic list of needs into a vision recognizing what will be needed to provide educational support for students to succeed in today’s increasingly global economy. Developed mini-case statements for each of the colleges, as well as for key program areas. Worked with leadership to address core messaging issues around interim bonding challenges and their impact on fundraising.

Greater Detroit Area

Repositioned Michigan’s alternative energy accelerator to attract foundation and philanthropic support. Rearticulated the organization’s mission and case statement. Rewrote and managed the redesign of the organization’s website. Developed an overall communications strategy. Helped to launch several new strategic initiatives, including a role as convener for the wide variety of stakeholders and interested parties in alternative energy in Michigan.

Greater Detroit Area

Energized a stalled $331 million capital campaign to transform Detroit’s cultural anchor. Facilitated key initiatives during a two-year departmental reorganization, including creating core solicitation campaigns for membership and annual giving. Re-wrote campaign materials, and shaped strategies for leadership donors. Worked with key volunteers on leadership solicitations and campaign events. Reshaped planned giving communications. Worked with the museum’s leadership on board management and development. Re-engaged to help increase goal to $410 million. Wrote new case statement, and developed core talking points and solicitation scripts. Facilitated the recruitment of volunteer leaders, and worked with them to shape strategies for key leadership donors.

Detroit, Mi

Led the fundraising to create a major new museum based on Detroit’s Motown legacy. Developed capital campaign plan and supporting materials, including case statement, brochures, and presentations. Helped to create institutional business plan, and shaped operational policies and procedures for ongoing fundraising and membership revenue. Engaged corporate, foundation and community leaders as leadership donors and ambassadors to cultivate support for the institution.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Worked with senior staff of national educational licensing organization to shape and implement fundraising strategy for national scale-up of the organization. Led development of grant proposals to national foundations and corporations. Developed sponsorship program to engage corporate partnerships. Worked with communities to develop fundraising programs in support of licensing for local teachers. Created core talking points and script for board members at major external events and presentations.

Greater Detroit Area

Helped this local human services organization to create a planned giving campaign in response to a matching challenge offered by the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan. Developed a solicitation booklet to capture the power of the organization’s mission. Worked with the president and key trustees to shape prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies.

Greater Detroit Area

Developed a fundraising program for the Birmingham Public Schools to generate an annual revenue stream from parents, local businesses and other philanthropic sources. Shaped organizational structure, policies and procedures. Recruited and managed board and solicited key leadership gifts. Led strategic planning process, and developed and implemented strategy for launch into the community and growth over several years.

Greater Detroit Area

One of two major gift directors coordinating The Cranbrook Challenge capital campaign, then in its leadership phase. Raised $15.1 million toward new buildings, restoration and endowment projects. Worked with trustees, task forces and solicitors, coordinating efforts of volunteers with staff. Wrote proposals and campaign publications, and organized special events. In addition to campaign responsibilities, wrote speeches for the president and articles for the schools' alumni magazine.

Lawrenceville, Nj

Responsible for $1.8 million annual fund from alumni, parents and friends of the school. Planned annual strategy and calendar, recruited and cultivated volunteers, coordinated more than 70 alumni class agents, organized annual strategic planning weekend, and produced annual black tie celebration. 1986-87 increased alumni participation from 38 to 44%, parent participation from 72 to 74%, and overall dollars by 28%. 1987-88 increased alumni participation to 46% and overall dollars by 13%. Also served as Associate Housemaster for a dorm and coached Ultimate Frisbee.

Pennington, Nj

Created first comprehensive development program for this environmental and land use organization struggling to keep up with the burgeoning development of central New Jersey. Led the effort to develop a new identity campaign including logo, stationary, publications and signage. Recruited and cultivated new trustees and key volunteers. Wrote and designed direct mail pieces to renew and expand membership. Worked with trustees to develop a concerted corporate campaign. Wrote grants for special projects, and coordinated gala events. In 1985 increased individual support 42%, corporate support 51%. In 1986 increased individual support 50%, corporate support 100%.

Greater New York City Area

Development Associate, 1983 to 1984 Responsible for all midlevel individual fundraising, including direct mail solicitations and strategic engagement opportunities. Developed gift club program and coordinated gala events, behind-the-scenes tours and special functions encouraging contributors to become more involved in the Museum. Wrote some grants, including one to the National Endowment for the Humanities for the creation of a new permanent hall. Membership Associate, 1980 to 1983 Wrote and edited Rotunda, a monthly newsletter (8-16 pages on newsprint). Supervised the writing and creation of membership direct mail pieces, renewal series, and in-house promotions. Wrote several packages that outdrew those written by outside consultants. Set up special member events, such as behind-the-scenes tours of scientific departments and gala openings for exhibitions.

Ba, English, Creative Writing

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