My Radical Sabbatical- My previous role was a whirlwind of growth and impact, with engagement and giving ready to skyrocket. Simultaneously, my family was going through profound changes –loss, traumatic injury, and the potential need for long-term support. When the urgency of the situation at home became undeniable, I knew I had to concentrate my efforts entirely on my family.I came across the concept of Radical Sabbatical—a period of purposeful time away to manage personal… Show more My Radical Sabbatical- My previous role was a whirlwind of growth and impact, with engagement and giving ready to skyrocket. Simultaneously, my family was going through profound changes –loss, traumatic injury, and the potential need for long-term support. When the urgency of the situation at home became undeniable, I knew I had to concentrate my efforts entirely on my family.I came across the concept of Radical Sabbatical—a period of purposeful time away to manage personal challenges while still setting professional goals. This approach gave me structure, clarity, and a sense of balance during a challenging time.A radical sabbatical is different from the traditional approach—it’s driven by necessity, unconventional, and adapts to meet evolving personal and professional needs. In addition to supporting my family through caretaking and advocacy, I have set the following Professional Goals:➥ To deepen my fundraising acumen and leadership expertise in the nonprofit universe to stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and industry insights. +Earn certifications for leadership, technology, team building, AI, data science, and more +Attend the recommended You-Tube U courses that are free, read the articles and books I have been saving or were shared by colleagues. +Attend free webinars – particularly on CRMs and use of data and AI in major/principal giving (fascinating!)➥ To commit my talents to an organization that aligns with my passions and values, and provides a healthy culture for employees, donors, and those they serve. +Network. Keep in touch with my people, connect wherever I am, reach out to experts who know what I would like to know. +The world is big, be curious. Learn about organizations and work in different areas of the nonprofit world and how they are approaching fundraising and leading their agencies and people. Let’s chat if this sparks your interest. Show less

I designed and implemented a Development and Alumni Engagement Program from ground up for the newly founded school at Pitt.➥ Exceeded SCI FY 22 total giving by 26% in FY23. ➥ Orchestrated SCI’s involvement in Pitt Day of Giving, leading high-level planning, and detailed execution. From 2018 to 2024, grew donor numbers by 665% (38 to 291) and funds raised by 1,209% ($2,807 to $33,947). Secured consistent leaderboard wins, earning extra prize funds. ➥ Qualified… Show more I designed and implemented a Development and Alumni Engagement Program from ground up for the newly founded school at Pitt.➥ Exceeded SCI FY 22 total giving by 26% in FY23. ➥ Orchestrated SCI’s involvement in Pitt Day of Giving, leading high-level planning, and detailed execution. From 2018 to 2024, grew donor numbers by 665% (38 to 291) and funds raised by 1,209% ($2,807 to $33,947). Secured consistent leaderboard wins, earning extra prize funds. ➥ Qualified, cultivated, solicited, and closed seven-figure (7) gifts through authentic prospect/donor relationship building sound fundraising principles and practices, and collaborating with PAE colleagues. ➥ Maintained connection with and implemented strategies for a portfolio of 150 donors. Cultivated relationships and advanced gift conversations at a major gift level of $50,000 and higher.➥ Partnered with the dean, served as a key resource and trusted advisor; constructed fundraising priorities aligned with dean’s vision in coordination with the campaign/direction of PAE.➥ Evaluated ideas to foster active engagement with the SCI Board of Visitors, managed member relationships, member of the Executive Committee.➥ Composed a comprehensive and detailed Annual Fundraising Plan each fiscal year. Each plan identified specific goals, strategies, dates, for all areas involved in fundraising and alumni engagement for the coming year.➥Served on Business Process Team (BPT) - Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement Salesforce Migration (2019 –2021). This group was charged with making recommendations on migration decisions to leadership regarding data placement, training, and communications to staff for rollout of new CRM. Show less

Highlight accomplishments at SRU encompassing all roles; list is not comprehensive.➥ Raised $2M for the Scholarship Challenge, an effort to help students with emergency financial crises stay in school, providing relief grants for the gap in tuition or other educational costs on their path to their degree.➥ Partnered with the Dean of Education to create and implement a strategic fundraising and stewardship plan for the College of Education, resulting in the Professor Protege… Show more Highlight accomplishments at SRU encompassing all roles; list is not comprehensive.➥ Raised $2M for the Scholarship Challenge, an effort to help students with emergency financial crises stay in school, providing relief grants for the gap in tuition or other educational costs on their path to their degree.➥ Partnered with the Dean of Education to create and implement a strategic fundraising and stewardship plan for the College of Education, resulting in the Professor Protege program and Dean's Stewardship Program for high-capacity donors.➥ Collaborated with the Head Baseball Coach for on a multi-year campaign for Jack Critchfield Park. Increased donor pool by identifying baseball alumni and donors by 21%. Advised long-time, winning, and highly regarded Coach on messaging and channels for fundraising. Cultivated well-known MLB player at the height of their fame for a six-figure gift, as a part of an overall strategy of giving. First year results were a 32% increase in fundraising. ➥ Co-created a CRM-based pipeline and proposal system, introduced formal prospect research and portfolio management, and led prospect review meetings, resulting in a higher average gift size, elevating major gift levels from $1,000 to $5,000, and closing $25,000 endowment gifts. Show less

Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe), founded in 2000, is a comprehensive crime victim service agency serving all of Butler County, PA. VOICe was created by merging the domestic violence and rape crisis programs, both established in the late 1970s, to provide integrated support for victims facing both issues.Here are some key accomplishments from my time at VOICe, covering various roles:➥ Directed and spearheaded a broad range of services, including shelter and hotline… Show more Victim Outreach Intervention Center (VOICe), founded in 2000, is a comprehensive crime victim service agency serving all of Butler County, PA. VOICe was created by merging the domestic violence and rape crisis programs, both established in the late 1970s, to provide integrated support for victims facing both issues.Here are some key accomplishments from my time at VOICe, covering various roles:➥ Directed and spearheaded a broad range of services, including shelter and hotline operations, individual and group counseling, legal/medical/criminal justice advocacy, professional training, and community outreach. Represented the agency as a key member of Pennsylvania’s coalitions against domestic violence (PCADV) and sexual assault (PCAR).➥ Personally accountable for securing and driving the agency’s budget, increasing revenue from $900K to $2.7M through securing 23 diverse funding sources, including federal, state, and local government grants, along with private foundations.➥ Authored and secured collaborative federal grant proposals involving county-wide partners, resulting in repeated awards from major programs such as Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders, and Transitional Housing Assistance Grants. Key impacts include eliminating mutual arrest practices, establishing mandatory law enforcement training, and launching the Bridge Program at Slippery Rock University, offering victims confidential support and advocacy.➥ Served as the organization’s primary public representative, regularly engaging with media outlets, presenting to various audiences, and overseeing fundraising campaigns. Handled the majority of written communication for the organization.➥ Collaborated with Board of Directors regularly, responded to individual questions, provided reports on funding, budget, and programmatic progress. Cultivated philanthropic and educational relationships on complex and intersectional issues facing victims. Show less