Experience

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  Easter seals michigan

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Vp marketing & fund development easter seals michigan
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  American cancer society

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Director of estate & asset services
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  Fidelity charitable services

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Vice president, planned giving/regional account executive

  Executive management of sales and fundraising for the five-state Great Lakes Region for a leading provider of charitable services to corporations, foundations and high net worth individuals. Served as advisor to same regarding planned giving vehicles, donor-advised and pooled income funds, private foundations, and the tax, estate planning, and charitable giving benefits they provide. Charitable giving advisor to the Fidelity distribution channels, especially Fidelity Private Access groups, serving individuals with net assets of $1 million + at Fidelity. Managed a portfolio of 300 high-level corporate clients to meet sales/fund development goals in multiple channels – with a minimum goal of 15 personal visits monthly. Show less

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  Michigan state university college of human medicine

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2015

  Senior director advancement/chief development officer

  Led all aspects of medical school advancement operation in support of $1.5B university comprehensive campaign. Successful completion of a $50 million fundraising capital campaign to fund a new medical school building. Worked closely with University leadership, including the President, Provost and Deans to create and deliver opportunities for donor engagement and solicitation. Served as a key member of the Dean’s senior leadership team. Managed a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects and donors including individuals, alumni, corporations, foundations. Managed portfolio of 100+ endowed and expendable funds, assuring fulfillment of purpose and ongoing stewardship of donors and internal units and departments. Directed alumni relations for the college including comprehensive strategy and delivery of services designed to build strong engagement between alumni and the college.Campaign strategy and implementation including campaign committees consisting of community, philanthropic, business volunteer leaders toward achievement of the college and university campaign and community education goals.Cross-functional External Relations team, comprising communications, development and community relations to position university and the medical school to key stakeholders of the community.Coordinated fundraising communications, including gift acknowledgment, campaign literature, website, online giving and social media for the college. Oversaw special events team charged with annual fundraising and capacity building events for the college, from large scale black tie events to online peer-to-peer fundraising, to small intimate major donor gatherings.Regional Major Gifts Director (2005-2006):Led major gift fundraising for MSU in a geographic region of the US. Identified prospects, managed relationships with individual major and principal gift prospects and donors. Researched and developed plans and strategies for solicitation of major and principal gifts. Show less

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  Florida international university

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

  Assistant vice president development

  Led fundraising teams for five colleges at Florida International University. Oversight of fundraising teams comprising executive, principal, major and planned gift directors. Strategic vision for and implementation of Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs at the university in support of a $750M comprehensive campaign. Spearheaded growth of individual and foundation donor base and converted top prospects to active donors.Cultivated, solicited, and stewarded a portfolio of principal gift prospects and donors. Secured corporate and foundation donors and managed those relationships. Created and articulated funding priorities and case statements, goal setting and monitoring, communications, marketing, and volunteer cabinet leadership. Philanthropy liaison to foundation board members, high net-worth individuals, national foundations, and corporate partners. Show less

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  Lane strategic philanthropy

  Jan 2017 - Feb 2022

  Founder

  Philanthropic consultant utilizing thought leadership and deep experience to create and execute winning strategies for nonprofits and universities. Create strategies for advancement and development initiatives that need a new vision for fundraising. Help philanthropic organizations stand out and build a vibrant and thriving donor community.

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  Stetson university college of law

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2019

  Alumni relations and development
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  Mercy for animals

  Dec 2019 - Aug 2024

  Chief philanthropy officer

  In my role as Chief Philanthropy Officer at Mercy For Animals, I helped set the direction and ensured the longevity of the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the senior leadership team, I worked closely with the governing board and staff and played a crucial role in defining the organization's vision and direction.

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  1% for the planet

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of philanthropy