National MS SocietySenior Relationship Manager
Dec. 2014 - Jun. 2024Waltham, MA · Remote•Planned and executed Challenge Walk MS: Cape Cod 3-day, 50-mile fundraising event for 500 participants (walkers and volunteers) raising $800,000, including managing communication, social media, emails, and phone calls.
•Liaison manager for 30+ Do-It-Yourself events in the Greater New England and Greater Illinois area, which brought in over $550,000 annually.
•Procured repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular sponsors and reaching out to potential sponsors to increase annual corporate fundraising to over $50,000 for Challenge Walk MS: Cape Cod
•Executed a three-day hybrid in person and virtual Challenge Walk MS: Cape Cod 2021 for 500 participants (walkers and volunteers)
•Held and led virtual committee meetings, kickoff events, and question and answer series attended by 50-100 people. •Lead a Professional Development course for a team of 50 colleagues that meets bimonthly to learn and discuss different areas of expertise •Implemented a successful three-day Virtual Challenge Walk MS: Cape Cod 2020 for 400 participants on a three-month deadline
•Management experience with staff, and interns throughout my 9-year tenure with the society