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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Led the strategic implementation of a coordinated development program, including annual giving, membership, major gifts, donor stewardship, grant writing, and restricted campaigns for this premiere rare disease advocacy association. Solidified the organization’s brand messaging and expanded visibility and philanthropic support of its patient programs, resources, and services via digital, website, and print communications and social media strategies. Authored articles, abstracts, and educational materials and booklets to raise awareness, engage donors, and best serve and support the PDSA patient community. Worked closely with industry partners to coordinate electronic and print marketing placements.

Cleveland Heights, Oh

Administrative leader charged with creating a cohesive and proactive advancement team – strengthening and coordinating the efforts of all externally-facing functions of the school: Admissions, Development & Alumni Relations, and Marketing & Communications. Worked collaboratively with Head of School and Advancement Committee of the Board to design and implement a comprehensive development plan to support short-term strategic priorities and long-term goals of building organizational capacity and sustainability. Accountable for the growth of primary revenue sources; with an emphasis on enrollment and strategic fundraising, including major gifts, donor stewardship, grant writing, and restricted campaigns.

Cleveland Heights, Oh

Recruited to implement a sustainable development and alumni relations program, including annual giving, major gifts, donor stewardship, an annual benefit, grant writing, and alumni engagement activities. Increased stakeholder engagement, facilitated annual volunteer-driven fundraising benefit, and established an Alumni Council.

Shaker Heights, Oh

Led fundraising team to surpass Laurel Fund goal for nine consecutive years. Established and managed a comprehensive donor stewardship program. Secured major gifts and foundation grant funding for special programs, projects, and capital purposes.

Broadview Heights, Oh

Successfully created a formal development program, including an Annual Fund campaign, foundation funding network, and an annual benefit. Engaged a broad community of donors to support capital projects, special programs, tuition assistance, endowments, and general operations. Coordinated the strategic plan and implementation of a capital campaign to build the Lawrence Upper School campus.

Cleveland, Oh

Jointly hired with Director of Development to create and implement the Cleveland Zoological Society’s first organized development effort. Established and managed major giving campaigns, the Adopt an Animal program, and the inaugural Twilight at the Zoo benefit.

Cleveland, Oh

Assisted Development Department of five.