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American Heart AssociationNational Corporate Relations Account Director
Jul. 2024
NC MedAssistChief Development Officer (CDO)
Nov. 2022 - Jun. 2024Charlotte, NC
American Heart AssociationRegional Development Consultant - Eastern States
Nov. 2019 - Nov. 2022Charlotte, North Carolina Area
American Heart AssociationSenior Director Of Development
Aug. 2018 - Nov. 2019Charlotte, NC
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationSr. Director of Development, Go Red For Women
Jul. 2017 - Aug. 2018Cincinnati Area, KYLeads the Greater Cincinnati Go Red For Women Campaign ($1.5M+ Annually) in regards to revenue, volunteer recruitment and management and community engagement via corporate sponsorship's. This will include the NEW STEM Goes Red initiative designed to empower young women to pursue a career in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to ensure we have the best and brightest minds to move our mission forward. Leads new initiative - STEM Goes Red Directly responsible for sponsorship's of $10,000 and more for Go Red For Women and directing and managing the logistics and operations team for both social events of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Work in close coordination with other Sr. Director staff to develop and execute the plan to cultivate, recruit, steward and retain all individual donors.
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationDirector of Development, Go Red For Women
May. 2013 - Jul. 2017Cincinnati Area, KYGo Red For Women was created a little over 10 years ago by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. It's main purpose is to raise awareness and funds in order fight the #1 killer of women in the United States - heart disease. As the Go Red For Women Director I manage an executive leadership team of 25 volunteers - female (and sometimes male) CEO's and executives from all over Greater Cincinnati. In 2014 the Cincinnati Go Red For Women campaign raised $850,000 and in 2016 we raised over $1.4M. Through corporate sponsorship, grassroots fundraising and individual giving, the Cincinnati Go Red For Women campaign is the top Go Red Luncheon in the country. We spend the entire year fundraising, educating and empowering women to take charge of their own heart health and that of their family. We celebrate in May at the annual Go Red For Women Luncheon. I manage a C-Suite Chair and over 125 volunteers, including executives, community leaders and a board of emerging leaders. I also steward, cultivate and retain over 75% of campaign sponsors and individual donors each year.
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationDirector, Individual Giving (Cor Vitae)
Nov. 2011 - May. 2013Cincinnati, OHThe Philanthropic Society, a new initiative for the AHA, requires recruitment and engagement of volunteers who will guide the execution of the Philanthropic Society and the cultivation of its members throughout the year. I am responsible for development and volunteer execution of the society, identification of potential donors, cultivation through growing the knowledge and passion of donors, formal recognition of donors, the annual donation of society members, renewal and upgrade of society members, and ultimately the growth of the donors towards a major or principal gift to the AHA. I focus on creating, cultivating and growing the interest and engagement of current and potential donors in the mission of the AHA. This will result in a sustainable and renewable individual giving campaign for the American Heart Association in the form of a Philanthropic Donor Society.
The International Rett Syndrome FoundationSpecial Events Program Manager
Apr. 2007 - Dec. 2011Cincinnati, OH• Managed over 30 fundraising events each year • Facilitated monthly conference calls and planning calls with event chairs • Directed all printing of promotional materials for fundraising initiatives • Oversaw the Strollathon program which raises over $1Million every year and has grown in size by 50% since 2006
• Utilized Blackbaud's Raisers Edge program to keep up to date information and notes on event chairs and large prospects
• Evaluated reports from Wealth Engine software
• Analyzed donor reports and budgets to determine best course of action to hosting a successful fundraising campaign
• Increased online giving by 40% by managing and promoting online fundraising using FirstGiving, which helped IRSF raise over $800,000 in 2010
• Wrote and edited motivational email and letter campaigns for events and fundraising initiatives • Attended over 15 events annually across the country to assist in day-of activities, set-up, auction registration and check-out and to speak on behalf of the Foundation
• Directly planned and managed the Annual Cincinnati Strollathon which has raised $1.5Million in 8 years
• Worked closely with Executive Director and other Development Staff to prospect for major gift donors
• Developed and distributed event materials • Worked closely with volunteers and event committees to create budget and strategic plans for each event • Developed a how-to manual for Golf Tournaments and large Gala events with auctions
• Mastered Greater Giving AuctionPay event software and online event software
• Managed event and fundraising sections of website
RuffaloCODYProgram Manager
Jan. 2007 - Apr. 2007Northfield, MN• Recruited, hired, trained, and motivated student callers in order to raise $500,000 during 3 month calling period
• Mastered and utilized RuffaloCODY – CampusCall fundraising software
Kent State UniversityStudent Supervisor
Feb. 2003 - Dec. 2006Kent, OH• Effectively collaborated with over 75 student callers and a team of supervisors each semester to achieve our annual goal of $1,200,000
• Recruited, hired, trained, and motivated student callers. • Mastered and utilized RuffaloCODY – CampusCall fundraising software
• Planned annual banquets, special events for employee retention, and monthly retreats
• Planned recruitment schedules and created all recruitment materials • Effectively managed and monitored individual and group performance throughout calling sessions to achieve daily, monthly, and yearly goals
• Worked closely with the Assistant Director of Annual Giving as well as other Kent State Development staff
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