Executive Director at Manna Food Center
January 2005 - March 2010
Led a dynamic nonprofit organization that collects and distributes three million pounds of food annually, growing Manna from a small organization to one of the leading nonprofit organizations in the county.
Over five years, more than doubled the budget, number of clients served, staff, volunteers corps, cash donations, food donations, food distribution sites, and media coverage.
Executive Director at Low Vision Information Center
March 1998 - October 2004
Successfully managed all aspects of a non-profit organization that helps people with low vision maximize their remaining sight, touching the lives of visually impaired people more than 2,000 times annually with a budget of only $100,000.
Director of Development at Concord Coalition
July 1994 - August 1996
Responsible for raising all revenue for The Concord Coalition, an anti-deficit advocacy organization, and its affiliated lobbying organization, The Concord Coalition Citizens Council.
Director of Development at Visiting Nurse Association
November 1991 - July 1994
Created and implemented new development program, raising more than $1 million over three years from foundations, corporations, special events, and individuals.
Director of Development and Public Relations at Coalition for the Homeless
July 1989 - November 1991
Managed entire development program for $4.1 million agency, increasing funds raised by 55%.
Executive Director at National Health Agencies of Massachusetts
March 1984 - September 1985
Managed coalition of forty-four non-profit health organizations to increase contributions from workplace campaigns, raising $545,000.
Associate Campaign Director at United Way of Long Island
August 1983 - December 1984
Increased dollars raised by 21% in personal portfolio of accounts and was instrumental in raising over $14 million over two campaigns.
President and CEO at Neediest Kids
November 2010
o Currently leading region-wide nonprofit organization that partners with ten school districts to provide low-income students with basic necessities.
o Successfully handled the transition from founding staff, embarking on a new era for the thirty-nine-year old agency.
o Doubled the amount of in-kind contributions from $500,000 to $1 million annually.
o Provided basic essentials to 40,000 at-risk students during the 2011-2012 school year, tripling the number of children served.
o Reduced administrative expenses by $50,000.
o Managed PGA Web.com Golf Tournament, the Neediest Kids Championship, held October 1 - 7, 2013, at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, partnering with sponsors, volunteers, consultants, golfers, and staff to raise $1 million through a nationally-televised professional golf tournament, Pro-Am, and numerous related events.
o Developed and implemented successful strategy to boost individual giving through online, direct mail, workplace, and special event avenues.
o In conjunction with board of directors, developed unique fundraising program, the Neediest Kids Association, raising $200,000 with twenty corporate members.
o Initiated in-school marketing campaign to increase school professionals' awareness of Neediest Kids' Bridge to Success program.
o Improved Bridge to Success program by adding new vendor partners and streamlining operations.