Foundation Development Manager - Narriott - Orlando, Florida
(2022-01)
- Exceeded annual fundraising goals by 15%+ by designing warm, community focused marketing campaigns
- Secured $450K+ in grant revenue through dedicated funder relationship management and collaborative proposal writing
- Nurtured donor loyalty and celebrated supporters by launching legacy planned giving initiatives and installing physical stewardship donor walls
- Guided fundraising operations for the brand's non-profit arm to uplift and support vital community foundations
- Designed intentional donor engagement and stewardship initiatives that increased supporter retention by 20%
President - KDB Villas - Orlando, Florida
(2017-01 - 2022-12)
- Blended high-end hospitality management with personal donor stewardship strategies to increase property ownership and community investment
- Oversaw all on-site operations, welcoming guest programming, and tourism inquiries while managing budgets and vendor relationships to deliver smooth memorable visitor experiences
- Developed creative, engaging promotional campaigns that captured customer attention and drove organic lead generation
President - First Windsor Group - Tracy, CA
(2011-01 - 2017-12)
- Created and executed comprehensive annual giving, outreach, and major gift strategies centered on authentic donor engagement
- Managed daily office operations, prioritized highly responsive client services, and stewarded the organization's annual budget
- Cultivated vibrant social media profiles and online presence to foster a sense of digital community and accelerate client connection
Director of Development - California State University Stanislaus Foundation - Turlock, CA campus and Stockton, CA campus
(2008-01 - 2011-12)
- Designed an ambitious $1M annual fundraising strategy to expand educational access at the Stockton satellite campus
- Elevated donor engagement and corporate stewardship for the College of Business Administration, resulting in massive sponsorship growth: Accounting Night (up 15%), Meet The firm (up 25%), and the Recognition Awards Banquet (up 50%)
Vice President for Philanthropic Services - Berks County Community Foundation - Reading, PA
(2007-01 - 2008-12)
- Prepared and coordinated successful grant applications that secured over 33% of the funding for a new, eco-friendly LEED Certified Headquarters and Conference Center
- Authored the organization's inaugural Development Plan, creating a clear road map for a $6M annual fundraising strategy paired with meaningful donor appreciation programs
Director of Development - Foundation for the Reading Public Museum - Reading, PA
(2005-01 - 2007-12)
- Exceeded stretch fundraising goals by 10% through holistic campaign strategies that connected community members of the arts
- Conducted personalized annual solicitations for the museum's family of donors, tracking and sharing impactful program outcomes
Development Director - Children's Home of Reading - Reading, PA
(2004-01 - 2005-12)
- Secured vital grant funding for the STEP (Summer Therapeutic Education Program) academy program, expanding therapeutic youth programming and registration by 10%
Director of Development for Major Gifts - University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. - Storrs, CT
(2000-01 - 2004-12)
- Managed key capital campaign operations that successfully secured 25% of the overall fundraising goal
- Expanded corporate partnerships, increasing table sponsorships for the School of Engineering Annual Awards Banquet by 25%
