www.sterrinbird.comProvide strategic fundraising counsel on multiple projects for clients including the FarmLink Project, the March of Dimes Foundation, the Junior League of San Francisco, Association of Junior Leagues International, Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch, the BASIC Fund, Mission Hospice & Home Care, Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School, CODE2040, CodePath, the Boys & Girl's Club of America, the National Football Foundation, Nativity Catholic School, the Lupus Foundation of Northern California, the Paul J. Finn, Jr. Foundation, Global Green USA, Bowman International School, There With Care, BUILD.org, the MAVEN Project, Junipero Serra High School, the City of Santa Clara, International Swimming Hall of Fame, Silicon Valley Aquatics Initiative and Walk Through, Inc.Strategic advisor to Silicon Valley start-up Kudyou.com, an internet-based effort to help consumers "save and give" connecting online retailers and nonprofit organizations. www.kudyou.comStrategic advisor to Clover by Clover, a website designed to make gift giving more meaningful by connecting people to causes. www.cloverbyclover.com

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Members of the Society of Fellows (SOF) actively participate in Aspen Institute programming, serve as advocates and ambassadors, and uphold the Institute’s commitment to a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1964, SOF members understand the importance of fostering leadership based on values, encouraging individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and promoting civil dialogue on the important issues of the day.

Led new Advancement Division at CHC that encompassed fundraising, marketing, and community connections. Further developed and executed the overall Advancement strategy for CHC in order to build the organization's visibility, impact, and financial resources. Responsible for raising funds to support CHC’s initiatives and leading the development and implementation of organization-wide strategies to increase the fundraising capacity and ensure sustainability of the agency. Led a team of professionals responsible for annual fund development, comprehensive fundraising campaigns, corporate philanthropic support, marketing, communications, public relations, social media, outreach, volunteer cultivation, community engagement, and community education. A member of the Executive Team, provided strategic leadership and operational management of CHC as a whole. Reported to the Chief Executive Officer.In the fiscal year ending June 2020, despite the global pandemic and civil unrest, achieved all fundraising financial targets and raised $17.6mm or 176% of the FY20 12 month target for $60mm capital campaign.

Reporting to and partnering closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Anne Wilson, I worked closely with the Board, leadership team, development team, donors and other key constituents to advance UWBA's development efforts to raise $40m+ annually in support of the mission of combating poverty in the Bay Area. I was responsible for setting the overarching strategy for development efforts for UWBA, supervising the Bay Area development team of 13 and supporting them as together we executed on fundraising strategies on time and within budget.I was the lead for UWBA for the strategic partnership with Salesforce.org to develop, launch and gain market share for the Salesforce Philanthropy Cloud (SPC) in the nine country Bay Area market.

Reporting directly to the President, I was responsible for developing the strategies to integrate, grow and diversify all revenue streams in the portfolio of the National Foundation ($250m+ annually) including Direct Response, Cause Marketing, Corporate Strategic Alliances, March for Babies, Special Events, Major Gifts and the $75m National Campaign to End Premature Birth with a goal of establishing and sustaining double-digit revenue growth, and balancing the development of sustainable and repeatable best-fundraising practices with a rapid expansion of new sources of revenue through creative, innovative thinking and approaches.As a member of the Executive Leadership Council I was part of the senior leadership team of 6 executives, including the President, charged with moving the organization through an extensive national strategic realignment study to re-deploy resources and re-structure the Foundation's human capital in support of the mission and revenue generation. In addition, I was responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for a the creation of a multifaceted and integrated national branding, media, advertising and strategic marketing effort in support of revenue and mission awareness.I directly managed a team of 6 Vice Presidents including a Vice President of Learning and Curriculum who, along with a small team, deployed learning and best practices of leadership and fundraising for the entire country. Supervision of the 6 VPs included an extended team of more than 80 National staff that support more than 1,200 fundraisers nationwide. I had budget oversight of more than $44m in resources to achieve annual and multi-year revenue goals for the Foundation. In addition, I carried a personal caseload of national-level leadership donors and prospects as the most senior fundraiser in the entire organization.

Reporting directly to the President of the March of Dimes Foundation, Dr. Jennifer Howse, I had primary responsibility for growing, managing and sustaining the major gifts efforts of the national organization. This included annual major and planned gifts in support of local, regional and national programs and research initiatives.I was responsible for developing the plan, timeline, benchmarks and scope of a $75+ million national "Campaign to End Premature Birth" in support of 5 Transdisciplinary Research Centers (TDCs) that the March of Dimes launched in partnership with Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, the Ohio Collaborative, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Chicago, Northwestern and Duke University in an effort to end premature birth and associated public health problems.I staffed the President, National Campaign Committee, Regional Campaign Cabinets and had supervisory responsibility for multiple staff across the US. In addition, I carried a personal caseload of national-level leadership donors and prospects.

The Hamlin School is the oldest non-sectarian school for girls in the western United States, serving 400 students from 40 zip codes throughout the Bay Area. With a tradition that dates back to 1863, Hamlin is one of San Francisco’s finest independent schools. I developed and executed the advancement strategy in partnership with the head of school to increase the school’s financial strength and visibility.Responsibilities & Highlights of tenure at Hamlin:Developed and executed overall fundraising strategy for the school and led stewardship efforts, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors. Identified & researched major gifts prospects in advance of capital campaign resulting in 2 $1m+ gifts to the school and several six-figure gifts before the start of the campaign.FY2014 closed as the most successful year for fundraising in Hamlin's 150 year history.Identified and implemented strategies to increase support from existing donors to increase annual support in preparation for the next major capital campaign.Increased annual giving 50% in three years from $1m to more than $1.6m in year three. Increased parent participation in the annual fund from 91% to 100% in the same time period.The School has seen a 30% increase in the number of major donors to the annual fund over three years.Increased Alumnae participation in the Annual Fund from 6% to 12% in three years.Supervised a staff of 5 professionals including a 2 Associate Directors, Director of Special Events, Director of Marketing and Communications and Advancement AssociateManaged marketing and communications, brand strategies, communications channels, and the website.Re-branded & refreshed School's logo, all publications & website. Developed 150th Anniversary branding, special events and marketing materials including banners throughout San Francisco celebrating Hamlin's heritage.Generated and incubated ideas for new revenue-generating strategies for the school

AFP is an association of 30,000+ professionals throughout the world working to advance philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising.The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy.

Senior level manager, oversee communications, development and campaign functions of SHS, including the supervision of the development office staff, coordination of all giving programs and grants, special events, oversight of development publications and communications, as well as maintenance of the website, and marketing for the admissions department. Led successful $100+ million campaign for schools and exceeded goal by six percent.Highlights of tenure with SHS:Developed comprehensive capital campaign plan, timeline and benchmarks for fundraising regularly reporting results to the community to generate enthusiasm. Exceeded capital campaign goal and met every benchmark needed to begin construction on time and under budget.Raised more than $26 million in the fiscal year ending June 2010; the most successful year of fundraising in the history of SHS.As of June 2011, the School has five (5) times the number of leadership donors ($100,000+) than upon my arrival.Implemented renewal strategy for annual fund program which resulted in 100% parent participation in year three.Recruited and successfully engaged dozens of volunteers in the capital campaign effort.Successfully re-branded SHS under one name/moniker in an inclusive process in under 12 months.Launched new SHS magazine for parents, friends and alumni of SHS.Developed transparent business planning process for staff that rolled up to the overall SHS strategic plan that is now being replicated in other departments on campus.Instituted and completed a comprehensive database clean-up project to streamline coding, appeals, gift entry and acknowledgement.

Provided leadership and direction for $600 million dollar Campaign for UCSF Medical Center in support of the largest single capital project in the history of UCSF; the Cancer, Women’s and Children’s Hospitals at Mission Bay. Closed a $125 million gift, the largest in UCSF Medical Center’s history, directly staffed campaign Chairperson and volunteer cabinet as well as the CEO of UCSF Medical Center. Direct supervisor of development staff, in a complex academic medical center environment. Supervisory responsibility for fundraising for all clinical operations at UCSF; including the Medical Center and Children’s Hospital.

Provided leadership and direction for comprehensive fundraising program including; major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving, special events, annual fund and cause marketing in an effort to raise a minimum of $11.5 million annually for one of the nation’s top five cancer centers. Direct supervisor of senior staff of 4, in a complex academic medical center environment. Assisted campus and medical center administrators and faculty in recognition and prioritization of Cancer Center funding needs as they relate to the larger medical school and university priorities; kept abreast of institutional and departmental priorities and overall Duke University Medical Center programs. Maintained and developed procedures in coordination with the Office of Gift records to ensure effective collecting, recording, accounting, acknowledgement, stewardship and follow-up on all private gifts to the Cancer Center.

Responsible for the major gift cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects in the chapter and region covering six counties. Managed a portfolio of major gift prospects with the capacity of making $50,000 to $1 million gifts to the American Red Cross. Participated in setting the strategic goals and objectives for the region. Developed targeted approaches, cultivation and solicitation to increase major gifts in support of international, national, regional and local Red Cross priorities. Implemented strategies to build chapter capacity; provided coordination and consultation to National Headquarters and other ARC chapters to enable them to solicit major gift donors. Supervised development staff of 8, coordinated direct mail, planned giving, donor information management and administered fundraising budget in excess of $12 million. Managed and stewarded more than 14 gifts of $1 million or more following the events of 9/11/01.