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Texas Water FoundationDirector of Strategic Partnerships and Development
Jul. 2023
National Audubon SocietySenior Manager, Development
Jan. 2021 - Jun. 2023TexasFundraising and development communications for the Central and Mississippi Flyway, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas, focusing on major gifts (5-, 6-, 7-figure), successful fundraising events, and meaningful stewardship.
National Audubon SocietyDevelopment Manager
Sep. 2018 - Jan. 2021Texas, United StatesFundraising, development communications, and events for the Texas state office of National Audubon Society.
Orenda EducationDirector Of Development/Communications
Sep. 2016 - Aug. 2018Initiated development position for statewide charter school district. Developed and implemented stewardship plans supporting annual giving and capital giving, raising donor retention rate from 62% to 75%. Developed and implemented creative strategies for donor retention using donor demographics analysis and person to person communication. Worked collaboratively with Community Relations for overall branding and communications strategy. Managed Admissions events and prospect follow up. Served as liaison with parents, administration, and district staff. Secured pledges and cash gifts for $23m capital campaign for flagship campus.
NovelDesign LLPLead Partner and Consultant
Jul. 2012Founding partner of NovelDesign, a full service firm providing communications strategy, fundraising support, marketing, graphic design, writing, and photography consulting and production services. Contracts ranging from single communication pieces to longterm campaign planning and execution. We help establish and support marketing/communications/development departments, directing key personnel and serving as team lead. Primary client focus on nonprofits, small businesses, ministries, schools, and real estate professionals.
AKA DesignConsultant/Marketing, Communications, Development, and Graphic Design
Jun. 2002 - Jul. 2012Round Rock, TXConsultant contracted with churches, schools, ministries, political candidates, and businesses nationwide to provide communications planning and strategy, marketing, design, grant writing, business writing, photography, development/event planning, public affairs, and media relations. Served as standalone professional and as team leader/supervisor.
Reading Is Fundamental of AustinDirector of Development/Communications
Jul. 1999 - May. 2002Austin, Texas Area
Vial, Hamilton, Koch & KnoxRecruiting, Business Development, and Client Relations
Mar. 1998 - Jun. 1999Dallas
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