Bio

My enthusiasm for fundraising stems from matching individuals with a mission or program that inspires them. Top Skills Philanthropy - Develop and execute cultivation plans for individuals, foundations, & corporations - Stewardship through the donor engagement cycle of qualification to solicitation - Identify & qualify major gift prospects - Plan and execute special donor events - Develop and craft concepts for proposals Leadership -Mentor and inspire enthusiasm for fundraising with boards, trustees, senior management to secure major gifts -Ability to make and guide others in the ask -Identify programmatic areas for support -Benefit & Event Management -Positive and logical decision-maker Administrative -Blackbaud trained in Raiser’s Edge 7.92, Wealth Engine, Guidestar, Foundation Search, Salesforce, Giftworks. - Well-versed in Internet donor research - Moves management using Raiser’s Edge - Budget and time management plans Communication - Exceptional relationship builder with donors, all levels of staff and volunteers - Strong listening skills - Persuasive writing and speaking skills - Stewardship of donors using all vehicles possible; visits, phone calls, email, notes