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CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Executive Profile

Strategic, energetic fund raising professional with successful track record in capital campaigns, board development, corporate and major donors, cause related marketing, direct mail, grants, events, annual giving campaigns, communications and marketing. In addition, to these skills, building and retaining high performance team, motivating skilled professionals and creating mutually beneficial partnerships with key stakeholders and collaborating organizations. Substantial over site in the budget analysis, implementation of sound business practices as well as being instrumental innovative means towards organizational growth.

Skill Highlights
  • Seven figure donor acquisition & cultivation
  • Multi-million dollar capital campaigns
  • Cause related marketing
  • National sponsorships
  • Grant writing
  • Governmental funding
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Key Note speaker and excellent writer
  • Authentic interpersonal skills
  • Leadership and management skills
Core Accomplishments
  • University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio - Bachelor of Science, Deans List, Degree in Secondary Education (History & English major) Advanced Courses in Public Speaking, Business & Finance, Fundraising, Marketing, Healthcare & Nonprofit Management
  • Named outstanding Woman Executive, (NY) - United Way Award, Past President of Women in Business-NY, Profile in New York Newsday & ABC Talk Radio, Speaker for American Express, Manhattan Children's Museum, guest lecturer at California Association of Nonprofits (CAN), the Raise Summit (sponsored by Center for Nonprofit Management and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power), United Way of San Luis Obispo County- Economic Impact Steering Committee member, Member of the Advisory Committee of The San Luis Obispo Community Foundation, Grant review for The United Way (San Luis Obispo County), recognized Key Note speaker for many nonprofit organizations across the country. Adjunct Professor at University of Southern California, Andrus School of Gerontology, Teacher and collaborator for The Center for Nonprofit Management in LA
Professional Experience
Chief Development Officer 01/2013 to Current
 National Eating Disorders Association NYC, NY

State early intervention program in city schools Hired walk consultant to ensure steady walk growth Hired technology consultant to ensure NEDA is in course with technology Wrote strategic priority goals Assisted in Feeding Hope Funds event - raising over $163,000 for clinical research & training Created and wrote philanthropic newsletter for major donors Instrumental in donor appreciation day & video Instrumental in donor stewardship program Secured Corporate honoree for annual event - Jag Models Wrote model program for Proud2bme on Campus Filled in 8 months for CEO while she was on medical leave
Chief Development Officer 08/2011 to 01/2013
 Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA) NYC, NY Times articles, Daily News article, Fox 5 segment, wrote an article accepted by the Huffington Post, created and produced the first annual report in 6 years, secured segment on Elder Abuse with WABC news to be aired in fall, 2012. Implemented re-branding of organization, new website and hired outside PR firm to promote consumer based interest in organization
Development Director & Senior Manager 10/2009 to 08/2011
 Rockland Jewish Community Campus Overseeing and guiding $7.5 million capital campaign for entire facility that houses 6 nonprofit organizations. Duties include strategic planning, marketing and collateral development, corporate sponsorship, direct solicitation of major donors, major events, public relations and media, grant writing, managing development staff of three professionals Assisted in securing two major corporate sponsors each at $100,000 (Good Samaritan Hospital and Active International). Conceived and created the "Moment of Silence" campaign, tying the agency to the Munich 11 tragedy at the Olympics Games, 40 years ago. This strengthened and energized the base of supporters, who were experiencing "donor fatigue." It gave the agency an energetic and timely project in which to rally the base and adhere to community values. Conceived and created "Rock the Games" as the theme of the annual benefit that brought attendance from 350 to 500, increasing revenue and exposure for the JCC. Won The Chase Giving Grant ($25,000), an online social media campaign and produced the first ever JCC Rockland flash mob to promote the contest, aired on Channel 12
Public Counsel 01/1989 to 01/2009
 Terry Marks Consulting 1989-2009 Hands on consultant providing leading and implementation of capital campaigns, major donor solicitation (7 figures), corporate sponsorships, cause-related marketing, direct mail, grant writing, planned giving, events, and all related fundraising. In addition, strategic planning, board development, marketing, communications and public relations. Partial client list: Alzheimer's Association LA Easter Seals The Wilderness Society Lymphoma Research Foundation of America Southern California Association for Philanthropy Catholic Charities YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club Center for Nonprofit Management The Help Group Southern California Association for Philanthropy LivHome Coalition of Mental Health Professionals Pacific Symphony Orchestra Santa Monica Museum of Art The Multiple Sclerosis Society Vista del Mar United Jewish Communities (known now as United Jewish Federations of America) Public Counsel Jewish Family Services - Los Angeles Wise Senior Services Associate Publisher, P3, The Earth Based Magazine for Children - instrumental in funding and promoting this nonprofit startup venture, whose board included Meryl Streep, Sourgney Weaver and Wendy Gordon Rockefeller. Secured Star-Kist, Patagonia, Marcel Paper, Turner Broadcasting, Target, Curad and others as corporate sponsors. Was responsible for all fulfillment and also public relations which included articles in the NY Times, Time Magazine, Utne Reader, USA Today and segments on Good Morning America and well as creating the first ever "recycled costume contest" at all children museums in NYC. Created collaboration with the United Nations environmental committee to promote environmental ideals worldwide through the idealism of youth.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Secondary Education University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, US University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio - Bachelor of Science, Deans List, Degree in Secondary Education (History & English major) Advanced Courses in Public Speaking, Business & Finance, Fundraising, Marketing, Healthcare & Nonprofit Management RECOGNITION
University of Southern California, Andrus School of Gerontology Named outstanding Woman Executive, (NY) - United Way Award, Past President of Women in Business-NY, Profile in New York Newsday & ABC Talk Radio, Speaker for American Express, Manhattan Children's Museum, guest lecturer at California Association of Nonprofits (CAN), the Raise Summit (sponsored by Center for Nonprofit Management and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power), United Way of San Luis Obispo County- Economic Impact Steering Committee member, Member of the Advisory Committee of The San Luis Obispo Community Foundation, Grant review for The United Way (San Luis Obispo County), recognized Key Note speaker for many nonprofit organizations across the country. Adjunct Professor at University of Southern California, Andrus School of Gerontology, Teacher and collaborator for The Center for Nonprofit Management in LA.
Professional Affiliations
Chief Development Officer, National Eating Disorders Association, NYC
Skills
Marketing, Direct Mail, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Associate, Fulfillment, Mental Health, P3, Publisher, Wise, Million, Accounting, Budget, Clinical Research, Database, Liaison, Training, Energetic, Fatigue, Flash, Games, Jcc, Self Motivated, Branding, Increase, Pr, Award, Finance, Healthcare, San, Steering, Storage Area Network
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • National Eating Disorders Association
  • Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA)
  • Rockland Jewish Community Campus
  • Terry Marks Consulting

School Attended

  • University of Cincinnati
  • University of Southern California, Andrus School of Gerontology

Job Titles Held:

  • Chief Development Officer
  • Development Director & Senior Manager
  • Public Counsel

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Secondary Education

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