Natick, Massachusetts, United States
A results-driven nonprofit leader with expertise in resource development, strategy and relationship building, with more than 17 years of experience in public speaking, event planning, negotiations, partnerships, volunteer management and leadership development.
Spearheading the school’s efforts around two concurrent campaigns - a $12 million capital campaign to build a new STEAM center, and a $1.5 million annual campaign Cultivating and maintaining relationships with Schechter’s major donors and supporters, securing six-figure gifts through personalized stewardship and strategic outreach Collaborate with Schechter Board of Trustees and Development Committee in implementing personalized stewardship strategies, resulting in improved donor retention, increased gift sizes and long-term donor engagement Organize and lead donor appreciation events, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders
Develop close and lasting relationships with major donors and supporters of 2Life, bringing in over $250,000 in revenue to the organization Work closely with 2Life Board to increase their personal giving and guide them in reaching out to their networks to raise money and bring in new 2Life donors Envision and create a new outreach program to bring over 50 new high-level donors to the organization through small, intimate gatherings hosted by leading 2Life volunteers Establish and run 2Life’s first planned giving program, directing the roll out of a legacy giving brochure reaching over 500 donors, coupled with an aggressive outreach strategy Serve on 2Life’s internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion working group to develop and strengthen 2Life’s DEI staff trainings
Created and led HRC’s first strategic campaign around international LGBTQ Human Rights advocacy, engaging donors, policymakers, the media and the general public Worked with U.S. policymakers to secure over $10 million annually in U.S. government funding for global LGBTQ human rights efforts, an increase of more than 50% in five years Held over 100 meetings annually with key influencers in the U.S. government, the private sector, and international organizations Collaborated on three grant proposals for key human rights donors aimed at securing more support for HRC’s growing international work Organized and oversaw complex events with hundreds of attendees to honor human rights defenders and government leaders Served on HRC’s internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force Wrote donor stewardship text, board reports, editorials, blog posts, social media copy, Congressional testimony, and senior leadership speeches
Led coalition of 200 member organizations in strategic advocacy around international development and global health funding Helped secure over $40 billion in U.S. government spending on global health, sanitation, education, water, sanitation, hygiene, human rights, food assistance, good governance and efforts to combat climate change Led over 100 meetings annually with high ranking government officials, international donors and NGO leaders Closed over $1 million in funding from key donors and foundations to support InterAction’s policy work Wrote editorials, blog posts, social media copy, and senior leadership speeches
Crafted and advanced foreign policy and immigration agenda, focusing on the Middle East, counterterrorism, defense, and homeland security Wrote speeches, op-eds, talking points, press releases Represented Congresswoman at speaking engagements and meetings
Advised Congressman on immigration reform and homeland security Represented Congressman at speaking engagements and meetings