Jan 2012 – Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

• Successfully contributed to improved YOY fundraising including implementation of $20M capital campaign and strategies to increase annual giving donations by 117% and grant funding by 170% in on year.
• Supported churches statewide in development of fundraising best practices and stewardship techniques through training and mentorship.

Jan 2011 – Dec 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Personally engaged prospective and current donors, supporting giving and fundraising initiatives as well as attending state conferences with national travel.
• Achieved $5M in new donations within one year through target solicitation, including major gifts.

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr

• Launched creative opportunities for new funds to generate sustainable and regenerative financial support including mobile giving, to increase individual donor base by 25%.

Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 · 2 yrs

• Researches, identifies and monitors corporate, foundation, government, civic club and other private funding opportunities; maintains clearinghouse of information about funding opportunities and disseminates information to client in a timely manner; write, submit, track and archive funding requests; researches and proactively prepares information required for funding requests; works in collaboration with client to strategize, prioritize, and organize funding related requests; assists client
• in matching funding opportunities with client's programs and projects; maintains repository of information about grant development; serves as resource to the University and client on state and federal funding programs; serves as liaison between client and the University; provide information, research, analysis, written reports, oral presentations and recommendations as needed.

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr

• Grant Writing - Develop and implement a comprehensive, annual grant management program;
• Research potential grants and develop a grant submission strategy and timeline; Develop, write and
• submit letters of interest and proposals, in conjunction with Executive Director
• Fundraising Events – Assist in organizing fundraising events, including Season Opening Night Gala
• and any other events; maximize number of attendees; solicit corporate sponsors
• Stewardship and Donor Relations - Manage a portfolio of donors including cultivation and direct
• fundraising; Work with Executive Director, Board Members and volunteers to identify potential donors;
• Engage in year-round strategic stewardship of donors; Develop and manage formal programs to
• strengthen relationships with the contributors including a donor recognition plan
• Community Relations – Understand and demonstrate the mission and goals of Tulsa Ballet; Establish connections in the community and present and educate the community about Tulsa Ballet; Secure meetings for self, the Executive Director and/or board members with current and potential donors
• Staff/Network Relations: Work collaboratively with all Tulsa Ballet staff to maintain a positive image;
• Collaborate with Tulsa Ballet for any network fundraising opportunities and events
• Reporting - Prepare regular fundraising reports for the Executive Director; attend board meetings at the Executive Director’s request

Jan 2000 – Present · 26 yrs 4 mos

• Conceptualized and launched independent consulting firm to provide local, regional, and national non-profit organizations with guidance for fundraising development strategies, including grant writing, capital campaigns, planned giving, and major gift cultivation.
• ∙ Provided campaign leadership to raise millions of dollars through strategic fund development, campaign design, database management,
• prospect research, proposal development, governance coaching, and peer-to-peer solicitation.
• ∙ Clients include: Girl Scouts USA, Shakespeare
• Dallas, Cathedral of Hope, The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges, Price Tower Arts Center, Faith in Texas and [bc]WORKSHOP.