Proven Expertise
Whether it’s a multi-million-dollar campaign or small capital project, I have the expertise and experience to help my clients achieve dramatic fundraising results—in ways that evoke a donor's passion and commitment to the organization. With both a high-level corporate sales background and experience raising multi-millions in revenue for nonprofit clients that helps me straddle both worlds, together we’ll tap the power of sustainable philanthropy.
Creative Strategies
I’m a strategic development leader with a passion for connecting people with causes that inspire. My work is grounded in best practices—but uniquely creative—for building high-achieving, successful philanthropic campaigns and renewable funding plans.
I help my clients deeply engage donors in their causes, creating compelling experiences that captivate them and ultimately achieve both parties' philanthropic goals.
Big Picture Insights
My sweet spot? Seeing the Big Picture. What are all the fundable elements of a campaign? Are there prospects we’re missing for a productive, sustainable pipeline? Together we’ll zero-in on the most powerful investments and create a network of sustainable philanthropic partnerships, invested communities, and committed individuals to support your mission.
Today, I get immense personal satisfaction providing strategic support for diverse organizations like The Freshwater Trust, Rose Haven, Peace Health, Partners In Care, and more.
When I’m not working to make a difference in people’s lives, I am relishing every moment with my two children who are growing WAY too fast, creating my dream garden at our home in Cathedral Park, and enjoying the beautiful Oregon outdoors.
I’m not afraid of BIG numbers.
I’ve been honored to support nonprofits of all sizes make a difference in our communities.
The world-class OHSU Knight Cancer Institute offered me the opportunity to build a solid major gifts program—systematically building and cultivating a portfolio over seven years that topped out at raising $10 million per year. At the pinnacle, my team and I were catapulted into raising $500 million in just 18 months for the Knight Cancer Challenge.
As Development Director at the Oregon Food Bank, I refined overall development strategies to refocus and transform the organization as we worked to end hunger AND its root causes. We restructured the team and ensured that events were more cost-effective and productive. We aggressively grew an annual revenue budget to reach $16+ million per year—solidly positioning the organization to address equity issues in our communities head-on.
