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Director of Major and Planned Gifts
ChristianaCareDirector of Major and Planned Gifts
Apr. 2023 - Apr. 2025Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Director of Development
Ronald McDonald House of DelawareDirector of Development
Jun. 2022 - Mar. 2023Wilmington, Delaware, United StatesThe Ronald McDonald House of Delaware serves families with seriously ill children by enabling access to medical care and providing a place that offers comfort, hope, and togetherness.
Certified Virtual Presenter
Troy Nuss SolutionsCertified Virtual Presenter
Jul. 2021
Happy Adviser
Spell Out Out Co North Wilmington DEHappy Adviser
Jun. 2020 - May. 2022Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Coach, Mentor, Speaker
Maxwell LeadershipCoach, Mentor, Speaker
Nov. 2019Delaware, United States
Chief Solutions Officer
Troy Nuss SolutionsChief Solutions Officer
Jan. 2019Delaware, United StatesEmpowering Leaders. Elevating Nonprofits. Maximizing Business Profits. Troy Nuss Solutions provides leadership development, fundraising coaching, fractional executive services, and profit acceleration strategies to help organizations, nonprofits, and businesses grow sustainably. At Troy Nuss Solutions, we help leaders, nonprofits, and businesses turn vision into results. Our work is centered on one goal: helping clients reach their full potential through strategic coaching, transformational training, fundraising solutions, and profit acceleration consulting. We partner with: • Nonprofits looking to increase donor engagement, diversify revenue, and strengthen sustainability • Businesses aiming to maximize profit, improve performance, and lead with purpose • Leaders and teams seeking clarity, confidence, and growth in a rapidly changing world Our approach is hands-on, personalized, and results-driven. Clients trust us to bring practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and tools that work in the real world, not just theory. Mission empower leaders, organizations, and businesses to reach their full potential through personalized coaching, transformational training, strategic fundraising solutions, and profit acceleration consulting. Vision To be the trusted partner for leadership growth, nonprofit sustainability, and business profitability. Let’s collaborate to create growth, drive impact, and unlock what’s possible for you and your organization. Core Values Integrity – Transparency and honesty in all business dealings. Collaboration – Working with clients to co-create success. Growth – Continuous learning and innovation in leadership and business strategies. Impact – Delivering measurable results that enhance businesses and communities. Certifications: • Maxwell Leadership Team • Jon Gordon Certified • LEGO® Serious Play® Certified • Profit Acceleration Coach (Focused.com
Development Officer
THE MUSIC SCHOOL OF DELAWARE INCDevelopment Officer
Jul. 2018 - May. 2022Wilmington, DelawareServe on the school’s leadership and finance team and manage tactical board teams. Developed a culture of philanthropy with current families and students, engaged alumni in new ways, launched a planned giving program, and secured funding for critical capital improvements and new program development. Support tactical board teams by introducing project management methodology to build stronger donor relationships through the visual reporting of monthly fundraising metrics and analyzing giving trends, and applying project management techniques and tools to increase strategic donor engagement practices. Stewarded a donor relationship that secured a $10-million endowment gift.
Chief Development Officer / Donor Relations Manager
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle CountyChief Development Officer / Donor Relations Manager
Sep. 2014 - Jun. 2018Wilmington, DelawareHabitat for Humanity of New Castle County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises all money locally and relies solely on local support to achieve its mission and goals here in New Castle County. Our Mission Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Development Director
Autism DelawareDevelopment Director
Jan. 2013 - Aug. 2014Newark, DEThe Autism Delaware Mission: to create better lives for people with autism and their families in Delaware. Our Vision: Autism Delaware will ensure that all people with autism have opportunities to learn, grow and live full lives as included and valued members of their communities. As the preeminent statewide autism organization in Delaware, we will, increase our ability to offer direct services to the community, and we will continue to expand our capacity to raise awareness, offer families information and connections, advocate with policymakers and legislators, and increase recreational and employment opportunities for children and adults with autism.
Director of Development
EastSide Community Learning Center FoundationDirector of Development
May. 2010 - Jan. 2013Wilmington, DEThe mission of East Side Charter School is to educate children in a safe, caring and nurturing environment so that they can excel academically and socially. We believe that all children are capable of mastering content standards and meeting social expectations when they have thorough understanding, adequate time and appropriate support. Students are viewed as individuals and every effort is made to accommodate each child’s unique gifts and talents.
Director Of Development
Highfield Masonic Home of DelawareDirector Of Development
Dec. 2005 - May. 2010Established a successful development program reporting directly to the Board of Managers. Wrote and oversaw the production of a marketing/ fundraising DVD. Wrote and implemented an organization wide Gift Acceptance Policy and Volunteer policy. Participate in the annually budget review based off plans set forth in development plan. Doubled both the funds raised and the number of donors to the annual appeal, achieving a 17% response rate. Cultivate and maintain good stewardship with prospective donors. Developed a Planned Giving Program that offers donors varies avenues of making planned gifts. Educate and communicate information about the Masonic Home via email blast and personal visitations. Research and write grant proposals to offset expenses of capital and equipment expenses. Coordinate and oversee special events that serve as both public awareness as well as fundraisers.

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