Boyce Thompson InstituteVice President For Institutional Advancement
May. 2016 - Oct. 2021Ithaca, New York AreaSenior Leadership Team member, collaborating with President, other SLT members, board of directors, and scientific advisory board on broader institutional strategy and management.
Grew annual fund, major and planned gift, alumni, foundation, government, and industrial relations capabilities, increasing the number of annual donors by 60% over five years, including the addition of many $10,000 + annual donors.
Proven track record of expanding reach and impact through integrated communications, including media relations, social media, video, exhibits, events, and virtual programming.
Successfully partnered with Cornell Media Relations, funding agencies, and collaborating organizations to amplify reach and improve media relations training.
Actively engaged with national peer institution leadership via the Association of Independent Research Institutions and locally through the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Led departmental budget planning, expenditure control, grants management, and CRM database administration.
Committee engagement included Nominations and Corporate Governance, Development Task Force, External Relations Committee, Vision & Values Task Force, Executive Succession Planning Committee, and Equity Diversity & Inclusion Committee