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Central Coast And Southern Central Valley

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Responsible for developing, planning and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, plans and activities in pursuit of securing financial contributions for athletics programs from a portfolio of gift prospects, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship in support of the university's strategic fundraising.

Rohnert Park, California

Maintain a portfolio of donor prospects and actively engage in personal visits annually. Implement appropriate identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for gift prospects and donors personally solicit prospects and coordinate meetings to further goal and coordinated solicitations of individuals, foundations and corporate.

San Bernardino, California

• Streamlined daily operations through directly overseeing all major gifts, sponsorship packages, and the delegation of responsibilities within the Development Council. Coordinated a variety of large-scale events.
• Successfully raised $1.5M in gifts and trusts within the fiscal year through cultivating and soliciting alumni and community donors, including Hall of Fame, Egyptology, and undocumented students.
• Established Hall of Fame scholarships by updating the college signature even to honor exceptional alumni and scholarship recipients.
• Supported Egyptology coursework through endowing a gift to host an authority in Egyptology to teach annually on campus.
• Aided an undocumented student (DACA/Dreamer) by working in conjunction with annual donors to create a full ride scholarship.
• Enabled volunteer fundraisers to achieve departmental/university objectives through introducing efficient networking and communication methods.

Bothell, WA

• Promoted overall functionality through supervising the Advisory Board, overseeing major gift donations of $10K+, identifying potential donors, coordinating sponsorship packages, organizing School of Business events.
• Bolstered alumni engagement/networking by establishing the Alumni Council for the School of Business.
• Garnered $100K in fundraising during the inaugural School of Business annual gala through community and alumni gifts.
• Achieved $500K in new/planned gifts and trusts by actively maintaining donor relationships and raising awareness of institutional developments.
• Doubled Advisory Board financial support totals/percentages through allowing the board to take ownership in the positive influences on the community as direct results of organization work.
• Increased Annual Giving to the School of Business by designing and executing a more effective prospect communications tracking model.

Fayette, IA

• Promoted organizational excellence through directing homecoming activities, new donors/major gifts of $10K+, Board of Trustees events, and Advancement Office operations. Prioritized alumni engagement through creating.
• Received $400K in gifts and trusts by forming genuine relationships with alumni while aiding in supporting school areas related to alumni passions.
• Successfully supported Team Peacock Scholarship Campaign fundraising initiative by working in conjunction with various departments, including Student/Academic Affairs, Marketing & Communications, Facilities Management.

• Headed the Transfer Student Acceptance Program through actively facilitating strategic growth in student membership programs, such as communications, services, and promotions. Supported students in advanced education.
• Drove transfer enrollment by 40% within the first year through inviting community college advisors to visit the campus and learn more about what the institution does, enabling advisors to share first-hand accounts with.
• Arranged for the opportunity to introduce the school to statewide counselors through developing and introducing Transfer Counselor Day.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Sports Administration

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Bachelor’S Degree, Marketing

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