Director of Individual Giving | Team Leader | Champion for Donor ImpactAs a dedicated fundraising professional, I am passionate about leading a talented team to connect generous individuals with the causes they care about, ensuring their contributions create lasting, meaningful change. With extensive experience in fundraising, we nurture relationships that empower donors to see the tangible impact of their gifts.My Mission:Inspiring Generosity: We understand each donor's unique story and personal reason for giving, inspiring individuals to support our mission with their hearts and resources.Building Relationships: Believing that strong, authentic relationships lead to transformative giving, we connect with donors on a personal level, making them feel valued and integral to our success.Empowering Donors: We ensure that donors see the direct impact of their contributions. By sharing heartfelt stories and real-life successes, we help them understand how their generosity changes lives and strengthens communities.Major Gifts & Planned Giving: We work closely with donors to facilitate significant contributions that align with their philanthropic goals, offering personalized engagement that honors their commitment and maximizes their impact.Celebrating Contributions: We develop and oversee stewardship programs that celebrate every gift, big or small, showing donors the profound difference they make through gratitude and transparent communication.Collaborative Impact: We foster a collaborative environment where our team works alongside passionate colleagues and dedicated volunteers, amplifying our efforts to create a united front for the causes we champion.Our goal is to make every donor feel like a hero, knowing their support is making the world a better place. Together, we achieve incredible things and build a brighter future for the communities we serve. Let's connect and explore how your generosity can leave a lasting legacy.

Transforms donors into loyal supporters, fostering deeper relationships by demonstrating appreciation for the impact our donors are making in the lives of families and our community-Guide a collaborative, organization-wide effort to shift to a donor-centric POV - Oversee planning and process management of an organization-wide donor relations program that promotes engagement and recognition of all donors aligned to business priority and resources-Tailor opportunities for donor segments and individuals to proactively and intentionally highlight the impact of their giving-Surprise and delight donors with relevant and meaningful recognition-Partner with internal stakeholders to integrate United Way’s brand identity and messaging into donor communications- Develop complimentary digital and mail campaigns to recruit new donors (lead gen) and activate non-responsive contacts

Created and executed cultivation and engagement plans for mid-level donors ($1,000 - $9,999) -collaborated with United Way advocates (volunteer) to leverage peer-to-peer relationships -Created and executed multiple touch-points to welcome, thank and renew gifts rather than single, annual solicitation -Expanded and executed solicitation process including direct mail campaigns, donor phone calls and email follow-up -Streamlined gift processing to facilitate quicker entry into system, leading to a quicker and more seamless integration into the stewardship process.RESULTS- $15MM in annual revenue- 5,000+ donors- retention rates 5 to 20 percentage points above industry standard

Created and managed donor circles to increase revenue at the major gift level ($1,000+) from the young professional and African American donor populations. •Grew donor base from 167 YP donors to 1,500+ donors in resulting in more than $11MM in revenue in a 5-year span•Created niche experiences aligned to the unique needs and values of a YP audience to highlight their investment of talent AND treasure. This including creating opportunities for board training and placement, non-profit internship opportunities, and highly engaging and unique volunteer projects like Extreme Agency Makeover.•Built relationships with corporate and community leaders to leverage their networks in support of United Way's mission.

Cultivated and maintained a diverse portfolio of companies to engage and inspire employees through authentic community partnerships, custom internal communications campaigns, and unique volunteering opportunities raising more than $4MM annually in support of United Way's community initiatives. • Built relationships with prospects and major gift donors within organizations • Crafted and deployed large-scale fundraising campaigns for 100+ organizations • Delivered presentations to cross-functional teams, from small groups of C-suite leaders to all-hands meetings with hundreds of staff, to promote awareness of community needs and encourage investment.

Managed a high-volume portfolio of corporate gift accounts to solicit donations.

Worked closely with a 12-person team to provide administrative support.