Advancement professional with experience in leadership, development, fundraising, sales, training and customer service. Creative team builder, decision maker, and collaborator with a proven ability to consistently set, meet and exceed goals.Compelling communicator with engaging and persuasive presentation and negotiation skills. Skilled in developing and nurturing productive, donor-centric relationships with prospects, colleagues, constituents and staff at all levels. Created and managed data-driven portfolios of prospects, building deep, meaningful relationships for the institution, and successfully soliciting transformational five- to seven-figure gifts that align with donors' personal philanthropic goals and the priorities of the institution. Hands-on vice president and manager building and leading an effective, professional advancement team. Created and implemented a strategic, comprehensive fundraising plan supporting the priorities of the institution through major giving, annual giving, planned giving, and grants. Led a comprehensive five-year campaign exceeding expectations through the three-year quiet phase, raising 96% of initial fundraising goals through gifts, grants and pledges.