Carbon Mapper, Inc., is a non-profit with a mission to deliver and guide the adoption of digital public goods that facilitate timely action to mitigate human impacts to Earth’s climate and ecosystems.Powered by philanthropy, Carbon Mapper has convened a broad unique coalition of private and public-sector actors with the combined expertise and resources to deploy a science-driven, sustained, and operational decision support service for maximum impact. Our partners are Planet, NASA’s Jet… Show more Carbon Mapper, Inc., is a non-profit with a mission to deliver and guide the adoption of digital public goods that facilitate timely action to mitigate human impacts to Earth’s climate and ecosystems.Powered by philanthropy, Carbon Mapper has convened a broad unique coalition of private and public-sector actors with the combined expertise and resources to deploy a science-driven, sustained, and operational decision support service for maximum impact. Our partners are Planet, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the State of California, the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, RMI, and our philanthropic sponsors. Show less

Supporting non-profits with start-up and fundraising program development, strategic fundraising evaluation, campaign strategy and management, online fundraising, volunteer engagement, fundraising data systems and processes, corporate & foundation fundraising, spotting gaps and opportunities for highest ROI efforts, donor advised funds, DEI, and mentoring teams and volunteers.Supporting funders and donors with strategic funding evaluation, equity based grantmaking, high-impact… Show more Supporting non-profits with start-up and fundraising program development, strategic fundraising evaluation, campaign strategy and management, online fundraising, volunteer engagement, fundraising data systems and processes, corporate & foundation fundraising, spotting gaps and opportunities for highest ROI efforts, donor advised funds, DEI, and mentoring teams and volunteers.Supporting funders and donors with strategic funding evaluation, equity based grantmaking, high-impact philanthropy, and prioritization.Expertise in higher education, climate, performing arts, health care & medical research, gender & racial equity, and public policy fundraising Show less

At CATF, we build momentum for solutions based on scientific evidence, intellectual integrity, and pragmatism. We know that the climate crisis is too complex a challenge, and the stakes are too high for us to limit the tools at our disposal. We challenge conventional wisdoms and explore every opportunity that offers promise, and we’ve done so for more than 25 years.

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a non-profit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. With nearly 25 years of nationally and internationally recognized expertise on clean air policy and regulations and a fierce… Show more Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a non-profit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. With nearly 25 years of nationally and internationally recognized expertise on clean air policy and regulations and a fierce commitment to fully exploring all potential solutions, CATF is an environmental advocacy group with the bold ideas needed today to solve the climate crisis. CATF is headquartered in Boston, with staff working virtually around the US and abroad.CATF is on a mission to push the change in technologies and policies needed to get to a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. We envision a world where rising energy demand is met, locally and globally, in a way that is financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable. Show less

The mission of United States of Care is to ensure that every single American has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income. A non-partisan non-profit, we are building and mobilizing a movement to achieve long-lasting solutions to make health care better for everyone.• Recruited to build a fundraising program and team for start-up national health care nonprofit focused on 6 and 7 figure gifts from individuals, national foundations and… Show more The mission of United States of Care is to ensure that every single American has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income. A non-partisan non-profit, we are building and mobilizing a movement to achieve long-lasting solutions to make health care better for everyone.• Recruited to build a fundraising program and team for start-up national health care nonprofit focused on 6 and 7 figure gifts from individuals, national foundations and non-profit hospitals, raising $5.5M annually, growing the program by $1M in first year.• Hire, manage and mentor fundraising team and serve on leadership team, responsible for building best practices and structure for entire organization.• Developed fundraising program from the ground up from database launch, development communications, corporate and foundation fundraising program, individual major gift pipeline building and executive volunteer programs.• Successfully launched new Entrepreneurs Council including leaders from across the country including CEO’s and founders of health care companies (23andMe), venture capital (7Wire Ventures), and private equity firms (MTS Partners) and others resulting in recurring donations of $250,000+ annually.• Built strong national foundation fundraising program securing contributions from respected foundations Arnold Ventures, The Commonwealth Fund, and California Healthcare Foundation as well as local foundations including the George Family Foundation and Minneapolis Foundation.• Created hospital leadership affinity group securing recurring 6 figure gifts totaling $1.3M+ annually from participating national hospitals while concurrently engaging them in our mission and informing our work with their leadership.• Partnered with national health care conference that secured $750,000 over three years, providing co-branding and programmatic content opportunities and brand visibility to more than 6,000 conference attendees. Show less

Investing in Innovation to Drive Gender & Racial Equity in Minnesota. As a statewide community foundation, we make grants, invest in research, advocate policy, and forge cross-sector partnerships to ensure community-based, community-led solutions across Minnesota. Our goal is to raise transformational gifts to make the maximum investment in and with communities across the state to create a world of equal opportunity for women and girls.• Managed and mentored team of front-line fundraisers… Show more Investing in Innovation to Drive Gender & Racial Equity in Minnesota. As a statewide community foundation, we make grants, invest in research, advocate policy, and forge cross-sector partnerships to ensure community-based, community-led solutions across Minnesota. Our goal is to raise transformational gifts to make the maximum investment in and with communities across the state to create a world of equal opportunity for women and girls.• Managed and mentored team of front-line fundraisers, data management, and corporate and foundation development, and serve on executive leadership team, responsible for Foundation-wide planning, strategy and decision-making• Enhanced and grew fundraising program through improved relationship management, data systems, donor cultivation events and streamlined strategic communications, successes include: o 104% increase in contributions to general operations from individuals o 41%increase in event sponsorship dollars from corporations o 17% increase in donor advised funds dollars raised, number of new funds opened increased 166%• Successfully launched Advancement Committee of the Board and created volunteer training program for all Trustees and Committee volunteers to best leverage these top stakeholders as ambassadors and key referral sources• Successfully designed and launched Professional Advisers Network program, a network of volunteer professionals working with people in their wealth and philanthropic decisions, yielding referrals for planned giving and donor advised funds• Researched, contracted and launched planned giving program which included a new website and multi-channel communications program (mailed, electronic, social media, newsletters, surveys)• Designed and launched a comprehensive $9M “Young Women’s Initiative,” funding campaign, resulting in $4.6M secured in first 18 months from individuals and foundations Show less

Set in a vibrant neighborhood at the heart of the Twin Cities, Augsburg College offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and seven graduate degrees to more than 4,000 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. •Displayed entrepreneurial… Show more Set in a vibrant neighborhood at the heart of the Twin Cities, Augsburg College offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and seven graduate degrees to more than 4,000 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. •Displayed entrepreneurial initiative by developing and implementing a successful $10M fundraising and project strategy for Augsburg’s comprehensive urban arboretum plan. Managed all aspects of project including developing a prospect pipeline, creating stewardship strategy, developing a case for support, building community consensus, and managing key team members•Secured and executed monthly donor visits in New York City and Washington D.C. by moving donors through the pipeline, proving ability to effectively prioritize and manage donors at different stages of the development cycle, resulted in helping close a comprehensive $50M campaign, largest in College’s history•Hired, designed and implemented effective on-boarding of fundraising team members and provided ongoing mentoring and professional development for direct reports. Managed and mentored alumni team during Interim role as Senior Director for Advancement•Evaluated current leadership volunteer board to develop strategies to improve fundraising potential and focus on engaging top leadership prospects to enhance and support a $150M endowment campaign, secured campaign’s first $25K gift•Collaborated with senior campus leadership as the primary advancement leader on Master Plan re-design in creating a vision and recommendations for long -range campus planning and phasing Show less

The University of Minnesota is home to some of the 20th century’s greatest advances in cardiovascular and respiratory health, including the world’s first successful open-heart surgery using hypothermia, the invention of the battery-operated pacemaker, and development of a chest-thumping vest used to clear the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis.•Secured more than $9.5M against a goal of $7M by successfully identifying and cultivating multiple 7 figure gifts in FY13 •Averaged 19… Show more The University of Minnesota is home to some of the 20th century’s greatest advances in cardiovascular and respiratory health, including the world’s first successful open-heart surgery using hypothermia, the invention of the battery-operated pacemaker, and development of a chest-thumping vest used to clear the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis.•Secured more than $9.5M against a goal of $7M by successfully identifying and cultivating multiple 7 figure gifts in FY13 •Averaged 19 donor visits per month for a total of 228 in FY13; surpassing the team average of 10 monthly •Assessed and qualified more than 200 constituents and corporate partners, building major gift portfolio from 0 to 74 qualified major gift prospects at $25k+ •Developed and fostered 31 faculty physician relationships resulting in grateful patient referrals, tours, and speaking engagements, ensuring positive partnership in revenue outcomes•Recruited and managed 39 top Twin Cities executives and leaders as members of Heart and Lung Development Advisory Committees charged with raising $135M by 2017•Collaborated with multiple departments across the hospital and the foundation to develop funding and recognition opportunities for the new Cardiovascular and Cancer Research Center recognition and funding opportunities•Coordinated and implemented donor hosted events and breakfast series; managing invitations, outreach strategy, and faculty speakers resulting in 60 new constituents and donors•Led cross department team in fundraising communications strategy to grow donor pipeline Show less

•Developed and wrote annual business plans, bi-monthly reports, communication pieces and marketing collateral and oversaw social media communications and department websites to meet engagement and revenue goals for the College•Managed portfolio of 50+ donors; moving through development cycle of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship•Recruited, trained and supervised 60 volunteers that assisted in development and launch of Student Philanthropy program and award… Show more •Developed and wrote annual business plans, bi-monthly reports, communication pieces and marketing collateral and oversaw social media communications and department websites to meet engagement and revenue goals for the College•Managed portfolio of 50+ donors; moving through development cycle of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship•Recruited, trained and supervised 60 volunteers that assisted in development and launch of Student Philanthropy program and award winning Young Alumni program, resulting in 39% donor increase and 35% dollars raised increase for Young Alumni in one year•Worked with local businesses and corporations to form and produce unique social and educational events in the Twin Cities market to engage 1,500 constituents annually•Managed alumni reunion program and assisted with a $50k lead gift from a committee volunteer, leading to an over $100k class gift•Directed class agent volunteer program encompassing 77 class years, including over 19,000 alumni•Supported Board of Directors by supervising committee volunteers relating to philanthropy and educational programming Show less

•Planned and successfully executed more than 50 conferences and events in one year, bringing approximately 10,000 people to campus to strengthen the organization’s brand•Demonstrated strong communication and relationship development skills by working across the organization to direct all conference operations, including hiring and scheduling employees, managing guest services, event decor & menu planning, contract negotiation, and vendor referrals•Worked directly with Vice President on… Show more •Planned and successfully executed more than 50 conferences and events in one year, bringing approximately 10,000 people to campus to strengthen the organization’s brand•Demonstrated strong communication and relationship development skills by working across the organization to direct all conference operations, including hiring and scheduling employees, managing guest services, event decor & menu planning, contract negotiation, and vendor referrals•Worked directly with Vice President on reforming department operations to successfully plan high-level events including the presidential inauguration, commencement, annual donor recognition gala, board of trustees meetings and homecoming•Coordinated off-site meetings and negotiated vendor contracts for the College as well as for national groups affiliated with Augsburg such as the ELCA and The Washington Center for the Republican National Convention Show less

•Produced public programming ranging from large-scale, multi-day festivals to smaller concerts and family events engaging 10,000 people annually•Solicited corporate event sponsorship and co-branding opportunities resulting in $10k-$20k annually.•Efficiently marketed the building through media outlets, coordinated and wrote all collateral for Landmark Center and its brand. Including spearheading collateral redesign for Landmark Center, directing the creative process and… Show more •Produced public programming ranging from large-scale, multi-day festivals to smaller concerts and family events engaging 10,000 people annually•Solicited corporate event sponsorship and co-branding opportunities resulting in $10k-$20k annually.•Efficiently marketed the building through media outlets, coordinated and wrote all collateral for Landmark Center and its brand. Including spearheading collateral redesign for Landmark Center, directing the creative process and supervising design contractor•Managed internal relationships and collaborative marketing strategies with building tenants including an art gallery and history museum, among other for/non-profit organizations•Developed and responsibly managed a budget totaling over $100k•Supervised interns, volunteers and on-site event production staff•Represented Landmark Center in community, serving on boards and attending key meetings and events within Twin Cities metro•Developed marketing strategies and advertising materials for Landmark Center event rentals, including online and trade publication presence Show less