Director Of Development & Operations - Petra Cares
(2025-01)
- Lead all fundraising, development, marketing, and donor engagement efforts for a rapidly growing nonprofit serving youth aging out of the foster care system.
- Planned and executed annual gala events raising $649,000 in 2025 and over $1,000,000 in 2026.
- Launched and directed the organization's first-ever golf tournament, hosting 175+ golfers and raising over $150,000.
- Managed grant strategy, writing, and submissions, securing foundational funding that supported program growth and expansion.
- Built and stewarded corporate and individual donor relationships, securing major gifts and establishing long-term partnerships.
- Oversaw marketing, social media, and website content, strengthening brand awareness and enhancing donor engagement.
- Implement policies, procedures, and systems to support organizational scaling and operational excellence.
- Support organizational growth strategy as Petra Cares expands to new cities.
Senior Leadership Team Director Of Development - St. Dominic Village
(2015-04 - 2024-04)
- Raised $1.5 million annually through grants, events, and individual giving, driving capacity of two-person development office.
- Secured over $600,000 annually in grant funding.
- Led annual giving campaigns and coordinated multiple fundraising events, enhancing overall fundraising effectiveness.
- Increased donor engagement by 30% through strategic relationship-building initiatives.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders, fostering long-term support.
- Implemented a new donor database system, reducing costs by $22,000 annually.
- Developed and executed virtual and in-person fundraising events generating over $150,000.
- Secured over $100,000 in grant funding.
- Guided team through program pivots, ensuring continued support for children with severe illnesses.
- Led organizational operations and fundraising strategy to adapt to challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.
Executive Director - Hunt with Heart
(2020-01 - 2021-01)
- Developed and executed virtual and in-person fundraising events generating over $150,000.
- Secured over $100,000 in grant funding.
- Guided team through program pivots, ensuring continued support for children with severe illnesses.
- Led organizational operations and fundraising strategy to adapt to challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.
Program & Development Director - Candlelighters
(2013-02 - 2015-04)
- Surpassed fundraising goals across all events, including golf tournaments and new fundraising concepts.
- Planned and executed large-scale events and family programs that fostered community engagement and support.
- Coordinated volunteers and young professionals group to enhance fundraising efforts and community involvement.
- Directed program and fundraising initiatives that provided essential support to families of children with cancer.
