Fundraiser

*Lead Development Officer | Arts & Culture Foundation | New York, NY*

June 2021 – Present

- Orchestrated a $15M capital campaign, surpassing initial targets by 20% within 18 months through high-impact outreach and tailored donor cultivation.

- Managed a portfolio of 150+ major donors, increasing annual giving by 35% via personalized engagement strategies.

- Designed and implemented a digital stewardship program utilizing social media storytelling, resulting in a 50% increase in online donations.

- Collaborated with marketing to develop multimedia campaigns that enhanced donor retention and engagement metrics.

*Development Manager | University of Midtown | Midtown, NY*

August 2017 – May 2021

- Led annual giving initiatives, raising over $8M consistently, with a 25% growth rate year-over-year.

- Developed comprehensive grant proposals and secured $3M in research grants and educational program sponsorships.

- Built a legacy giving program that secured $4M in planned gifts over three years.

- Organized large-scale fundraising events, engaging community stakeholders and increasing alumni giving participation from 12% to 22%.

*Fundraiser & Coordinator | Green Future Nonprofit | Brooklyn, NY*

May 2015 – July 2017

- Supported campaign development that raised funds for urban green spaces, exceeding goals by 15% annually.

- Managed donor databases and email outreach, leading to a 40% increase in event attendance and donor engagement.

- Coordinated volunteer initiatives alongside fundraising efforts and built strategic partnerships with local businesses.

**Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Nonprofit Management**

University of State, New York, NY

Graduated: 2014

- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) | 2022

- Digital Fundraising & Social Media Strategy | Nonprofit Tech, 2023

“Arts for All” Digital Campaign

- Spearheaded a multimedia campaign that raised awareness and $2M for community arts programs, utilizing Facebook, Instagram stories, and email marketing; increased online engagement by 60%.

Legacy Giving Program Launch

- Designed and launched a planned giving initiative at Midtown University, resulting in a 50% increase in estate gift commitments within the first year.

- CRM: Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge

- Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant Contact

- Data Analytics: Tableau, Power BI

- Fundraising Platforms: Classy, Donorbox

- Social Media Management: Hootsuite, Buffer

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Fluent)