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January 2014 – May 2016
Palmer Drug Abuse Program, -Houston, TX
Director of Fund Development
Responsible for leading the organization’s development and community relations efforts. Primary responsibility is to research and identify new funding opportunities and prospects, generate well-written grant proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations for funding. From 2014 to 2015, secured an additional 12% increase in grants and new funds increasing the organization's annual revenue by 90%. Maintain and implement funding calendar activities and timely reporting funds received, work with President & CEO and board of directors to ensure annual fundraising goals are meet and coordinate participation in local and state charitable campaigns. In addition, responsibilities involve planning, organizing and promoting (3) special events; an annual golf tournament, luncheon and theater event fundraiser. Additional duties include, serve as community relations manager, overseeing planning, development, implementation and evaluation of public relations and marketing activities that support PDAP program services such as Red Ribbon Week and Alcohol Awareness Month activities in the community.
August 2011- August 2012
Texas Chiropractic College – Pasadena, TX
Director of Institutional Advancement- Development & Marketing
Chief development officer and Ad Hoc member of the president’s administrative cabinet and primary contact for all media and public relations for college. Supervised and directed the development and marketing staff.
Responsible for all development/marketing activities of the college, to include, alumni fund-raising, publications, communications, public relations, marketing, media relations, and promotions.
February 2009 – January 2014
Glitterati Affairs Event Management & PR, Houston, TX
City of Houston (MBE) and (S/W/DBE) Certified
METRO and Port of Houston (SBE) State of Texas HUB Certified
Independent Development & Fund-raising Consultant
Worked directly with the President, CEO, Chairman and Executive Directors of non-profit organizations to managed day to day operations of event planning & fund-raising efforts to create a successful and streamlined processes in order to increase awareness and advocacy, publicity and over all ticket and table sales. Secured silent and live auction items/packages to increase revenue. Worked with board members, donors, corporate sponsors, and celebrity endorsements to facilitate timeline, progress of event, coordinate scheduling, and maintain lines of communication for all parties involved. Clients included: U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest, Wilhelm Scholê International, Virtuosi of Houston, Culinary Institute LeNôtre, Gaston LeNôtre Scholarship, Indian Festival of Houston, and Dennis W. Holder Scholarship Fund (Houston Fire Department Scholarship Fund).
August 2008 – January 2009
Mental Health of America – Houston, TX
Development Associate
Provided administrative support to the President and VP of the organization, Board of Directors, fund-raising volunteers and committee members. Assisted with major gift, planned gift and campaign fund raising by participating in planning, volunteer support and management, prospect management, and donor recognition. Conducted research on individuals and populated Raisers Edge database. Oversaw management activities, lists, actions, follow-up, etc., coordinated Annual Fund direct mail appeal, cultivation and solicitation activity with a personal prospect portfolio. Coordinated Membership campaign (acquisitions and renewals). Provided support and telephone backup for other MHA administrative support positions as needed. Oversaw all planning for annual Gala.
September 2000- May 2008
U.S. Fund for UNICEF – Houston, TX
Southwest Regional Development Coordinator
Worked directly with Regional Director to achieve annual fund-raising goals. Point person between headquarters in NYC and local office; reporting all financial event and monthly reports. Responsible for the day to day record keeping of business activities & functions of the office (i.e.; A/P, A/R, HR, monthly reconciliations of contributions received). Sent acknowledgement letters to donors & maintained their constituent records. Educated and engaged chapter board members, celebrities, political representatives, corporate executives, public/private foundations and prospective major donors on specific campaign goals & initiatives. Managed the chapter logistics of scheduled special events & cultivation's. Organized all travel for staff and special guests--prepared arrangements for Hotel, transportation, meals and events. Created & prepared publications, press releases and designed invitations & programs as requested Worked with Universities and Community Organizations to set-up booths & information kiosks Recruited, trained & supervised all volunteers & interns.
EDUCATION
2000 - University of Houston, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Houston, Texas
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft office- PowerPoint, MS Word, Draw, Excel, Adobe, SAP and Access.
Fundraising databases- Access, Raiser’s Edge, E-tapestry, and Blackbaud systems, donor perfect, PIDI
Contact me at: (832) 643-7168 email: [email protected]
Palmer Drug Abuse Program, -Houston, TX
Director of Fund Development
Responsible for leading the organization’s development and community relations efforts. Primary responsibility is to research and identify new funding opportunities and prospects, generate well-written grant proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations for funding. From 2014 to 2015, secured an additional 12% increase in grants and new funds increasing the organization's annual revenue by 90%. Maintain and implement funding calendar activities and timely reporting funds received, work with President & CEO and board of directors to ensure annual fundraising goals are meet and coordinate participation in local and state charitable campaigns. In addition, responsibilities involve planning, organizing and promoting (3) special events; an annual golf tournament, luncheon and theater event fundraiser. Additional duties include, serve as community relations manager, overseeing planning, development, implementation and evaluation of public relations and marketing activities that support PDAP program services such as Red Ribbon Week and Alcohol Awareness Month activities in the community.
August 2011- August 2012
Texas Chiropractic College – Pasadena, TX
Director of Institutional Advancement- Development & Marketing
Chief development officer and Ad Hoc member of the president’s administrative cabinet and primary contact for all media and public relations for college. Supervised and directed the development and marketing staff.
Responsible for all development/marketing activities of the college, to include, alumni fund-raising, publications, communications, public relations, marketing, media relations, and promotions.
February 2009 – January 2014
Glitterati Affairs Event Management & PR, Houston, TX
City of Houston (MBE) and (S/W/DBE) Certified
METRO and Port of Houston (SBE) State of Texas HUB Certified
Independent Development & Fund-raising Consultant
Worked directly with the President, CEO, Chairman and Executive Directors of non-profit organizations to managed day to day operations of event planning & fund-raising efforts to create a successful and streamlined processes in order to increase awareness and advocacy, publicity and over all ticket and table sales. Secured silent and live auction items/packages to increase revenue. Worked with board members, donors, corporate sponsors, and celebrity endorsements to facilitate timeline, progress of event, coordinate scheduling, and maintain lines of communication for all parties involved. Clients included: U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest, Wilhelm Scholê International, Virtuosi of Houston, Culinary Institute LeNôtre, Gaston LeNôtre Scholarship, Indian Festival of Houston, and Dennis W. Holder Scholarship Fund (Houston Fire Department Scholarship Fund).
August 2008 – January 2009
Mental Health of America – Houston, TX
Development Associate
Provided administrative support to the President and VP of the organization, Board of Directors, fund-raising volunteers and committee members. Assisted with major gift, planned gift and campaign fund raising by participating in planning, volunteer support and management, prospect management, and donor recognition. Conducted research on individuals and populated Raisers Edge database. Oversaw management activities, lists, actions, follow-up, etc., coordinated Annual Fund direct mail appeal, cultivation and solicitation activity with a personal prospect portfolio. Coordinated Membership campaign (acquisitions and renewals). Provided support and telephone backup for other MHA administrative support positions as needed. Oversaw all planning for annual Gala.
September 2000- May 2008
U.S. Fund for UNICEF – Houston, TX
Southwest Regional Development Coordinator
Worked directly with Regional Director to achieve annual fund-raising goals. Point person between headquarters in NYC and local office; reporting all financial event and monthly reports. Responsible for the day to day record keeping of business activities & functions of the office (i.e.; A/P, A/R, HR, monthly reconciliations of contributions received). Sent acknowledgement letters to donors & maintained their constituent records. Educated and engaged chapter board members, celebrities, political representatives, corporate executives, public/private foundations and prospective major donors on specific campaign goals & initiatives. Managed the chapter logistics of scheduled special events & cultivation's. Organized all travel for staff and special guests--prepared arrangements for Hotel, transportation, meals and events. Created & prepared publications, press releases and designed invitations & programs as requested Worked with Universities and Community Organizations to set-up booths & information kiosks Recruited, trained & supervised all volunteers & interns.
EDUCATION
2000 - University of Houston, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Houston, Texas
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft office- PowerPoint, MS Word, Draw, Excel, Adobe, SAP and Access.
Fundraising databases- Access, Raiser’s Edge, E-tapestry, and Blackbaud systems, donor perfect, PIDI
Contact me at: (832) 643-7168 email: [email protected]