Vice President for Advancement Resume Example

• Provided overall strategic direction and leadership for the office of institutional advancement including development, alumnae and marketing/communications efforts for Sacred Heart Schools.
• Developed and successfully implemented a comprehensive fundraising plan which included closing of a $9,550,000 Ursuline United campaign, increased the annual fund by 27%, implemented a major gifts program, developed a planned giving program and began the feasibility study for an endowment campaign.
• Served as chief advancement officer for SHS with a portfolio of major donors to work through the MOVES process.
• Worked in daily collaboration with the President, Board of Trustees, administrators of four schools, volunteer and donors of all levels to advance the mission of SHS.

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading health organization providing research, information and advocacy with programs in all 50 states, reaching hundreds of communities and revenues of over $300 million. As Director of the Louisville - Lexington offices, directed staff of up to 5 and responsible for budgeting, managing and raising funds for $1.2 million annual budget. Responsibilities included:

• Developed strategic plan for state market to advance the organization's mission through redevelopment of board of directors, tighter fiscal management, increase of fundraising goals and public relations plan.
• Successfully exceeded $1,000,000 statewide fundraising goal by expanded donor base, improved budgeting, decreased expenses and consolidation of staff.
• Increased Kentucky's income over 25% from approximately $780,000 to $1,100,000 while doubling Louisville market's net income.
• Created fundraising plan and managed 7 special events, including Step Out for Diabetes, Tour de Cure, School Walk for Diabetes and Golf Tournament while directing Stand Up Diabetes Gala.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the nation's leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. As South East Regional Political Director responsibilities included:

• Created and implemented overall strategy for political and grassroots programs to help elect National Federation of Independent Business candidates.
• Fielded press calls regarding candidate endorsements and NFIB policy positions, as well as represented NFIB at press conferences in S.E. region.
• Responsible to find 50 new major donors ($1,000-$25,000) and renew 50 previous donors.
• Served as liaison to national headquarters on behalf of candidates, small business activities and opportunities in over 10 states.