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Dayton, Oh, Us

Ohio United States

Not knowing and learning step-by-step fundraising practices are costing you money and peace of mind.Exciting, Engaging, and Long-Lasting Fundraising Solutions can be yours with the right tools and support you need! You can have a Big Impact! I have worked with social service nonprofits working with people with intellectual and developmentally disabilities, literacy challenges, and food insecurity. Let's get busy today, together!

Dayton, Oh

Operationalize and manage the Summer and Afterschool Collaborative. Ten programs, 17 sites joined the Collaborative in 2017. The Collaborative severs over 1,125 students.

Dayton, Ohio Area

 Add value and fun to learning to a diverse community of students. Develop engaging curriculum acknowledging various learning styles. Encourage the value of lifelong learning. Teach and have taught the following courses: Beginning Algebra, Business Mathematics, Textual Editing, Technical Writing, Marketing.

Developed and expanded the fundraising capability of the Foundation through directing and managing fundraising programs. Experienced using Raiser's Edge and Auction Maestro software.Selected accomplishments:• Crafted year-end appeals generating an increase of 20% over past year.• Developed and implemented campaign to raise 30% more over 2014 gala event.• Wrote materials and launched new online giving campaigns - #Giving Tuesday and 20|20|20.

Lebanon, Oh

Implemented fundraising, marketing, and public relations strategies to transform the brand and energize philanthropic efforts of the organization. Responsibilities: management of fundraising efforts, strategic planning, branding, volunteer engagement, grant writing, educating internal stakeholders and external audiences.Selected Accomplishments Launched first-ever signature charity event WCCS An Evening Affair Mission Possible: 2012 and Light Up the Night! 2013  Developed… Show more Implemented fundraising, marketing, and public relations strategies to transform the brand and energize philanthropic efforts of the organization. Responsibilities: management of fundraising efforts, strategic planning, branding, volunteer engagement, grant writing, educating internal stakeholders and external audiences.Selected Accomplishments Launched first-ever signature charity event WCCS An Evening Affair Mission Possible: 2012 and Light Up the Night! 2013  Developed strategy, built teams of volunteers, staff, and associates; garnered corporate sponsorships; fostered community partnerships; managed cash flow and budget. In 15 months, total dollars raised in 2013 was 233% more than in 2012; 67% increase in attendance; and expense ratio decrease of 24%.  Organized, built, implemented and maintained infrastructure for a viable, thriving development and fundraising office. Expanded program funding through donor-centric communications and compelling stories Served as project manager and champion for WCCS Strategic Plan 2010-2015. Spearheaded and completed the $2.3 million Capital Campaign - “Early Start...Future Success.” Show less

Developed and implemented development, marketing, and public relations strategies to enhance the visibility and fundraising opportunities of the organization. Direct mail campaigns generated up to 12.8%+ response rate and recaptured lapsed donors.Selected Accomplishments Conceptualized, organized and managed the Fundraising and development office.  Designed and implemented acquisition and cultivation efforts –number of donations increased by 210% in 18 months. Organized… Show more Developed and implemented development, marketing, and public relations strategies to enhance the visibility and fundraising opportunities of the organization. Direct mail campaigns generated up to 12.8%+ response rate and recaptured lapsed donors.Selected Accomplishments Conceptualized, organized and managed the Fundraising and development office.  Designed and implemented acquisition and cultivation efforts –number of donations increased by 210% in 18 months. Organized direct mail campaigns that have generated from a 2.2% to 12.8% Cultivation and/or Acquisition response rate. Built relationships with all donors, especially major gift donors of $1000 and up. Managed the annual Valley Food Relief campaign. Raised $335,000 in 2004-2005. Wrote corporate and foundation grants (90% success rate).  Built relationships with private donors, foundation officials, legislators, corporate donors. Developed and implemented new corporate identity and public relations campaigns. Show less

Assisted businesses and non-profit organizations in areas of philanthropy, marketing and promotion, direct mail, fundraising, event planning, grant/proposal writing. Selected Accomplishments: Wrote grants which increased budget and/or expanded programming by at least 200% with grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000. Crafted and implemented written development plans for non-profits. Prepared capacity-building grants for faith-based organizations.

Planned, implemented, and directed all aspects of marketing and public relations for a technology - based non-profit organization. Planned and produced premier membership outings.Selected Accomplishments: Initiated and implemented new identity and corporate image. Planned and directed annual meetings and trade show participation. Wrote and delivered speeches and presentation. Built web presence. Developed working relationships with media. Implemented… Show more Planned, implemented, and directed all aspects of marketing and public relations for a technology - based non-profit organization. Planned and produced premier membership outings.Selected Accomplishments: Initiated and implemented new identity and corporate image. Planned and directed annual meetings and trade show participation. Wrote and delivered speeches and presentation. Built web presence. Developed working relationships with media. Implemented strategies and events to insure continual funding from major stakeholders.  Organized premier membership outings which aided in membership retention and recruitment. Show less

Planned, implemented, and directed all aspects of Fundraising, public relations, and marketing including the annual fund drive, alumni giving, new donor acquisition, cultivation, special event planning, foundation and corporate solicitation, volunteer management.Selected Accomplishments: Wrote grants to aid in the awarding of accreditation to the Seminary.  Increased grant funding by 800%.  Established and operated office of development. Engaged community in the… Show more Planned, implemented, and directed all aspects of Fundraising, public relations, and marketing including the annual fund drive, alumni giving, new donor acquisition, cultivation, special event planning, foundation and corporate solicitation, volunteer management.Selected Accomplishments: Wrote grants to aid in the awarding of accreditation to the Seminary.  Increased grant funding by 800%.  Established and operated office of development. Engaged community in the mission and vision of the Seminary. Established and served as liaison to volunteer group, The Friends of Payne. Increased individual annual giving by 500%. Raised $1.5 million in capital funding campaign. Show less

Post Graduate Studies, Education And Teaching (Stem Focus)

M.A., Management And Marketing Communications

B.A., Mathematics, Computer Science