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South Florida's oldest and largest not-for-profit behavioral healthcare system.Responsible for managing activities related to the analysis, planning and execution of all fund development activities for a 700 person company. Donor cultivation and recognition, annual and planned giving campaign, community and public relations. Managed and directed a capital campaign for a new Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) which opened in early 2021.Work closely with Henderson Leadership Team… Show more South Florida's oldest and largest not-for-profit behavioral healthcare system.Responsible for managing activities related to the analysis, planning and execution of all fund development activities for a 700 person company. Donor cultivation and recognition, annual and planned giving campaign, community and public relations. Managed and directed a capital campaign for a new Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) which opened in early 2021.Work closely with Henderson Leadership Team and Board of Directors to promote mission through special-event fundraising, advocacy and brand development.Certified Mental Health First Aid USA Instructor - April, 2016 Show less

Responsible for all aspects of fund development including stewardship of a 2,000 member alumni organization. Coordinate and plan major special events (annual gala, golf tournament, Fun Lunch and other 3rd party events). Write and research grants. Major gifts solicitation (Lifetime Members, Community Trustees). Responsible for membership renewal campaign. Work closely with Board Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Responsible for building a development department at CDTC and work in concert with the Board of Directors, Sunflower Circle of Friends and Leadership Council. Identified and managed a portfolio of 40 new donors with a gift of $1,000 or more. Researched and wrote grants to private foundations and organizations. Responsible for planned giving tools, major gift solicitation program. Supervised the Coordinator of Community Relations and Development Assistant.

Identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and recognize major gifts from individuals in the local community and throughout Florida. Managed portfolio of 500 major and accurate donor information with spreadsheet and database applications.Director of Advocacy & Community Relations (1994-2004): Served as liaison to CHF fundraising and volunteer auxiliary groups. Facilitation, planning and execution of more than 50 special events per year including golf tournaments, galas, young professional… Show more Identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and recognize major gifts from individuals in the local community and throughout Florida. Managed portfolio of 500 major and accurate donor information with spreadsheet and database applications.Director of Advocacy & Community Relations (1994-2004): Served as liaison to CHF fundraising and volunteer auxiliary groups. Facilitation, planning and execution of more than 50 special events per year including golf tournaments, galas, young professional events and activities. Advocated, education and collaborated with national, state and local government officials and legislative staff through funding proposals and endeavors which increased quality of life and service delivery which impacted the youth that CHF served. Show less

Assisted the Executive Director and Director of Special Projects with fundraising, donor relations and outreach in deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing communities. Responsible for volunteer recruitment, training and education. Liaison between community and civic leaders and organizations. Public relations including writing, editing and production of a quarterly newsletter and speaker’s bureau.

Highly responsible work assisting a member of the Florida House of Representatives with a variety of administrative matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures and operating practices of the Legislature of Florida. Serviced a constituency of 100,000 constituents with inquiries and problems related to state government. Attended meetings and conferences on behalf of the member. Interfaced with local community leaders, organizations and businesses. Traveled to… Show more Highly responsible work assisting a member of the Florida House of Representatives with a variety of administrative matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures and operating practices of the Legislature of Florida. Serviced a constituency of 100,000 constituents with inquiries and problems related to state government. Attended meetings and conferences on behalf of the member. Interfaced with local community leaders, organizations and businesses. Traveled to Tallahassee to assist member during legislative session. Show less