Provided leadership for and coordination of the annual fund efforts by working closely with the Executive Director, Board, and other staff to implement annual fund programs such as the annual gala, 24-hour matching gift campaign, grants, direct mail, newsletters, the annual report, donor acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship initiativesResponsible for cultivating and soliciting a variety of donations from ongoing donors, mid-level donors, major donors, corporations, and government agenciesEnsured that the agency is strategically improving and expanding communications to a variety of stakeholders by overseeing all agency marketing initiativesStreamlined development systems and assists with the creation of additional strategies to effectively manage the agencyServed on Senior Leadership and assists with strategic planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the overall agency

Served on Senior Leadership and provided support to the Executive Leadership and Board of Directors. Oversaw proposal development, donor solicitation, marketing, event planning,, and volunteer management while meeting deadlines and revenue targetsArticulated project goals and scope, translated client needs into program objectives and proposals, and prepared work breakdown structures Equipped agency with solutions that improved fundraising through grant writing, individual donations, and corporate/ foundation solicitation by implementing standard procedures, data system, and evaluation processes

Consulted with nonprofit agencies on their resource development strategies, organizational systems, and tax exempt status. Wrote grants for local agencies.

Established auditing and monitoring procedures for quality improvement for all departments of the agencyStandardized the use of major data base systemsCollected, aggregated, and analyzed dataEnsured overall health of the agency through compliance checks, program impact, and administrative guidance.

Assisted the solicitation of donations via fundraising and grant writing Planned and executed events within the agency and in the community Created various forms of marketing materials for internal and external useCollected, aggregated, and analyzed data to prioritize community needs and activities for strategic planning purposesDeveloped and expanded community partnerships

Oversaw all programming from development to implementationHired, trained and evaluated staff Solicited volunteers for program activities and eventsRecruited youth through various marketing mediumsAdhered to program budgets as well as reported on funded programsPartnered with community members to provide resources to families Planned and executed age appropriate events