LEADERSHIP ACUMEN:►Guide the philanthropic journey, legacy, and impact of mission-focused individuals and families.►Provide strategic guidance to community foundations and nonprofit organizations on the integration of endowment building and legacy giving into broader development plans.►Leverage integrity, industry expertise, and an innovative business acumen with strong listening and organizational skills.►Recognized as a relationship steward who utilizes meaningful conversation and high-impact meeting facilitation abilities to build relations with clients, donors, and community service entities.“Vicki is masterful at connecting people and groups with shared interests and passions. She’s a smart and savvy business professional and compassionate humanitarian with real empathy for others. If you are looking for someone special to guide your gift planning, look no further.” ~ Nancy Sharp, Speaker/Trainer/Author/Story Muse – www.NancySharp.netEager to help philanthropic individuals and families and charitable organizations maximize their impact and align their funding with mission objectives, I always welcome the opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends and can be contacted at vperldan@gmail.com.SELECT HIGHLIGHTS:⏩Earned status as a 21/64 Certified Multigenerational Philanthropy Advisor and Facilitator.⏩Achieved multimillion-dollar legacy gifts by developing trust-based relationships with donors and community supporters.⏩Secured 100+ legacy gifts by implementing an integrated development plan and leveraging high-impact relationship management expertise.⏩Collaborated with stakeholders to raise multimillion-dollar philanthropic funds across 75 new donor-advised, designated, and nonprofit funds for a fast-growing foundation.⏩Developed curriculum for and trained 60+ nonprofits in endowment building and legacy giving.STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE:✔Community Foundation and Fund Management ✔Donor Stewardship & Charitable Gift Planning ✔Meeting & Conversation Facilitation✔Relationship Cultivation✔Compassionate, Mindful, & Empathic Listening✔Philanthropy Strategies ✔Nonprofit Governance and Guidance✔Public Speaking & Presentations✔Board Leadership & Relations✔Stakeholder Engagement✔Large-Scale Project Management✔Lifelong Learning