After moving to Charlotte and settling my family, I took a role in direct fundraising for the performing arts. I quickly learned all processes and procedures including gift entry, correspondence writing and merging, donor database management and accounting. • Maintained a portfolio of 2,000+ individuals supporting general operating funds, special initiatives, and endowment giving. Was able to successfully increase giving year over year while ramping up stewardship and creating… Show more After moving to Charlotte and settling my family, I took a role in direct fundraising for the performing arts. I quickly learned all processes and procedures including gift entry, correspondence writing and merging, donor database management and accounting. • Maintained a portfolio of 2,000+ individuals supporting general operating funds, special initiatives, and endowment giving. Was able to successfully increase giving year over year while ramping up stewardship and creating efficiencies in procedures. • Acted as the main point of contact for the membership customer service line. Answering 10+ calls from donors per week regarding giving, shows, general inquiries and complaints. Was able to resolve most questions and complaints without escalation to the Department Director. Promoted to a management role with responsibility for overseeing individual portfolio of 300+ donors, three full-time employees each with their own financial goal, and general department oversite. Acts as right-hand to Vice President assisting with strategy, budgeting, and reporting. Proactively solves problems, prepares correspondence and updates for the Vice President, and ensures that the team is working well and has the resources they need to achieve their goals. • Increased fundraising goal by 50% to more than $850,000 through personalized stewardship and relationship building, organized solicitations, targeted prospecting, and appropriate follow-up. Maintains clear and concise records of giving history and communication in donor database and works to update all communication with donors annually.• Researched, planned, and managed twice annual donor trips to New York City. Securing travel, hotels, reservations, and performance tickets for groups of up to 30 individuals. Show less

Fund for Johns Hopkins MedicineAfter my husband was transferred to Charlotte for his job, I was asked to return to Johns Hopkins as a contractor for the large Biennial Reunion event. • Provided guidance and direction to staff and vendors on event logistics, budget, audio/visual, rentals, printed materials, communication, program elements and day-of logistics.• Successfully hosted 3-day reunion in the new School of Medicine building - a change from previous years.

Fund for Johns Hopkins MedicinePromoted to the Director of the department after two years. Demonstrated the ability to work with individuals across all levels, provide strategy and oversite on stewardship and reporting, manage a growing team effectively, and create efficiencies both for the department and the Fund regarding processes. • Managed a variety of projects enhancing donor relations for the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Oversaw events, acknowledgments, relationship… Show more Fund for Johns Hopkins MedicinePromoted to the Director of the department after two years. Demonstrated the ability to work with individuals across all levels, provide strategy and oversite on stewardship and reporting, manage a growing team effectively, and create efficiencies both for the department and the Fund regarding processes. • Managed a variety of projects enhancing donor relations for the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Oversaw events, acknowledgments, relationship building, alumni relations, donor recognition and endowments for the 120 employees. Met with each department regularly to strategize annual plans and aid with events/projects as needed. • Spearheaded, planned, and implemented the dedication of a new hospital facility. Consisting of 4 events over 2 days with more than 1,500 guests including government officials and Middle Eastern Royalty. The largest event to date at Johns Hopkins featured dinners, dedication ceremonies, tours, and programmatic elements. Show less

Supported the Fund for Johns Hopkins Donor Relations efforts through event planning, acknowledgments, and other projects as assigned in this newly created position. Consistently delivered exceptional results leading to growth in the position and ultimately promoted to Assistant Director. • Partnered with the Director to plan and implement all special events for the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine ranging in size from small dinner parties to large dedications. Conceptualized and… Show more Supported the Fund for Johns Hopkins Donor Relations efforts through event planning, acknowledgments, and other projects as assigned in this newly created position. Consistently delivered exceptional results leading to growth in the position and ultimately promoted to Assistant Director. • Partnered with the Director to plan and implement all special events for the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine ranging in size from small dinner parties to large dedications. Conceptualized and established event timeline and resource guide for efficient planning. • Oversaw the acknowledgment writing process including template creation of more then 1,500 annual letters with an average mail time of less than 4 days. Streamlined the acknowledgment writing process to be more efficient and accurate. Show less

A one year AmeriCorps VISTA position for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rockingham and Harrisonburg County, VA that allowed me to participate in a variety of fundraising and club-related activities.•Assisted in the planning and execution of all club events including the annual fundraising gala and club family events.•Managed the donor database.•Researched, applied for, and reported upon local, regional, and national club grants.