A Philanthropy Activist, Advisor and Consultant.
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I bring over a decade of experience engaging leaders and leveraging funds for some of the most important human rights issues of our time.
Along the way, I have experienced all levels of fundraising--from a 3 person development shop to a 70 person global fundraising team. I have built life-long, trusted relationships with philanthropists and helped them in their journey toward making a difference. I believe that the best, most strategic and sustainable fundraising strategies come from finding an alignment in shared values and vision.
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In my partnership with you, whether you are a philanthropist, executive director, board member or development lead, we will work to define what true alignment means and find the right partners to join you on your mission.
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Collaborations
Skills
Principal Gifts Philanthropic Advising Campaign Vision & Management Board Development UHNW Individuals Corporate & Creative Partnerships Major Gifts Special Initiatives Communications Systems & Teams Foundations Writing Vision & Strategy Big Bets
Highlights
USA for UNFPA
Advise USA for UNFPA on leadership and individual giving initiatives and strategies. Highlights:
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Partnered with Board, Executive Director, and Senior Team to launch a $100M nationwide campaign, build a case for support, and operationalize new strategic priorities to fuel growth.
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Launched the USA for UNFA Leadership Council, engaging philanthropists, celebrities, experts and cultural leaders to raise brand awareness and advance the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls worldwide.
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Advised on and built the Board Give/Get Campaign, realizing significant revenue growth and new major supporters year over year.
​Director of Advancement at WITNESS
Led fundraising and communications, strengthening WITNESS' work as a global innovator in video, technology and human rights. Highlights:
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Created vision for growth and corresponding 3-year fundraising plan;
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Listened to colleagues and beneficiaries, learning how to better represent our communities in fundraising and communications;
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Launched corporate giving program, and spoke on the importance of funding and amplifying marginalized voices as a part of NASDAQ's sustainability series;
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Revitalized Board engagement in fundraising and development efforts;
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Brought together three different departments to create a consistent WITNESS experience across fundraising, engagement and communications.
Leadership Engagement Director at International Rescue Committee
Worked with IRC leadership to spearhead new initiatives and approaches in a growing department of 70+ fundraisers.
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Helped create and refine a Principal Gift ($1M+) program, working closely with leadership to secure multiple significant principal level gifts;
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Worked with innovative philanthropists to build creative multi-dimensional partnerships that leveraged funds, expertise, media, and networks;
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Led a 3 person Major Gift team that secured $14M in annual revenue from ~800 donors and advised on the systems that made that possible;
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When things went awry and needed a creative solution, I stepped up.
New York Committee Director at Human Rights Watch
Partnered with the New York Committee, a group of engaged philanthropists who are committed to raising money, advocating, and introducing networks for Human Rights Watch.
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Learned how to effectively partner with a volunteer committee to realize goals;
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Led fundraising for the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, creatively engaging philanthropists in art and human rights (a passion of mine!);
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Threw fabulous annual Galas, increasing revenue and revamping night-of fundraising to align with mission.