Experience

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  Montclair state university

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Research associate - alumni association
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  Saint michael's medical center

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Development associate
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  Uncf

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  Assistant director/ acting area director

  Responsible for expansion and stewardship of UNCF campaign activities in New Jersey. Implemented cultivation and solicitation strategies for corporations, foundations, groups, churches and individuals.• Utilized grantsmanship, workplace campaigns, peer-to-peer solicitation, direct mail, phonathons, special events and other techniques to raise over $2,000,000 in 1995.• Identified, recruited, and managed board members and volunteer leadership. Supervised professional and administrative staff of four.• Managed special gift and foundation campaigns yielding more than $750,000 annually. Coordinated UNCF participation in public employee workplace campaigns throughout NJ. Show less

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  Plainfield neighborhood health services corporation

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Director of development

  Planned and administered development activities for large New Jersey primary health-care facility. • Researched, cultivated, and solicited private and public funding sources for donations towards a $2.5 million capital campaign and for on-going programmatic/operational needs.• Recruited and managed volunteer leadership for Campaign Steering Committee. Successfully implemented Employee and Board Campaign yielding $75,000. Coordinated Open House, Building Dedication Ceremony, and Tennis Tournament. Show less

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  University of maryland

  Jul 1998 - Oct 2003

  Director of development

  Responsible for fund-raising from individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of two Colleges within University of Maryland. Assigned additional responsibilities within University’s Central Development Office: • Devised and implemented strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective major gift donors. • Doubled the number of $1,000 and above level donors for College of Information Studies • Functioned as University’s Director of Foundation Relations on a half-time basis for one year Show less

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  Smithsonian institution

  Dec 2003 - Dec 2004

  Director of development & communications

  Planned and coordinated development and public affairs activities for Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture:• Implemented cultivation and solicitation strategies for foundations, and individuals. Identified, recruited, and managed board members and volunteer leadership. Supervised professional staff.• Advised Museum Director, Deputy Director and volunteers on implementing appropriate fund raising and development policies.• Utilized peer-to-peer solicitation, special events, grantsmanship and other techniques to launch a coordinated development program. Show less

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  Jordan consulting & professional services

  Jan 2005 - now

  Principal & managing director

  Engaged in a variety of for-profit activities as an independent contractor/consultant:• Researched & wrote grant proposals for non-profit clients. Devised, implemented and managed foundation cultivation strategies. Secured a $400,000 federal grant for a non-profit health organization.• Conducted feasibility studies for capital campaign clients.• Conducted fund raising & development training presentations and workshops. • Designed & produced web sites, brochures, letterhead. Drafted & distributed press releases & other marketing materials. Produced high-quality proposals and e-attachment packages using advanced desktop publishing techniques. Show less

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  City of greenbelt, maryland

  Nov 2009 - now

  Serves as Mayor of Greenbelt, Maryland, a city of 24,000 in Prince George's County (suburban Washington DC). Presides over council meetings and work sessions, establishes budget and policy priorities, and carries out honorary responsibilities on behalf of City Council. Serves as Mayor Pro Tem of Greenbelt, Maryland, a city of 24,000 in Prince George's County (suburban Washington DC). Presides over council meetings and work sessions, establishes budget and policy priorities, and carries out honorary responsibilities on behalf of City Council.

  • Mayor

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Mayor Pro Tem / City Council

    Nov 2009 - Nov 2021