AREAS OF EXPERTISE
INDIVIDUAL GIVING AND MAJOR GIFTS
Unlocked major gifts ($50,000+) via capital campaigns, estate gifts, and annual giving with client-based management approach to fundraising. Generated $4 million in solicitations (2018-2019) and assisted with relaunching an Athletics Endowment program. Experience includes workplace giving and creating annual fundraising plans for multiple programs at Junior Achievement, American Heart Association, and UC Davis.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
Supported capital campaigns as an employee and volunteer at various academic institutions. At Oregon State University, I secured $650,000 in new gifts for the Valley Football Center. Additional campaign gifts of $450,000+ supported renovations for the Men’s Basketball Locker Room, Women’s Basketball Locker Room, and Gill Coliseum Plaza.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Secured multi-year sponsorships from corporate partners ranging from $5,000 to $250,000. Ability to create customized collateral and strategic plans to support marketing efforts. Experience with both event-based and programmatic sponsorship.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Managed the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Walk in Portland from 2011-2016 with 10,000 participants and $500,000+ in annual revenue. Event hosting experience also includes golf tournaments, wine auctions, and happy hour fundraisers.
BOARD GOVERNANCE
As President of the Diablo View Rotary Club (2010-2011), I managed club operations, budgets, community service activities, and overall strategic direction. This gave me a unique perspective to tackle external board relations. I’ve managed nonprofit advisory boards with 10-30 members while driving strategic planning efforts to enhance the mission of an organization.