Skills
Core Fundraising & Grant Skills
- Grant prospect research, writing, submission, and reporting
- Private foundation and public-sector grant development
- Fundraising strategy development and execution
- Donor lifecycle strategy and moves management
- Major gifts cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Donor segmentation and portfolio management
- Revenue forecasting and performance tracking
- Stewardship planning and donor communications
Leadership & Governance
- Board engagement and board development
- Nonprofit governance and executive leadership
- Board retreat facilitation and training
- Volunteer management and leadership development
- Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing and Program teams
- Strategic advising to executive leadership and boards
Strategy, Systems & Operations
- Fundraising infrastructure and systems building
- Campaign planning (seasonal appeals, Giving Tuesday, integrated campaigns)
- Data-informed decision-making and reporting
- Remote work collaboration and independent project management
- Cloud-based tools (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
- CRM and fundraising systems (Salesforce and similar)
Communication & Relationship Skills
- Storytelling for fundraising and impact
- Relationship-based philanthropy
- Values-aligned donor and funder engagement
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Coaching, mentoring, and facilitation
- Professional & Ethical Practice
- Ethical fundraising and donor stewardship
- Accountability and trust-based relationship building
- Continuous professional development
- Equity- and community-centered approach
Certifications & Credentials
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
- Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), Candidate
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Nonprofit Executive Education (Kellogg School)
About
I love fundraising and find genuine joy in serving communities and giving back. I am a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and an Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) candidate, and I hold a Master of Social Work, which grounds my work in ethical, relationship-centered practice and accountability. I am actively engaged in professional leadership and service, including board roles with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, serving as a conference co-chair, and presenting at the AFP Global ICON Conference. I am also deeply involved in the New Orleans Mardi Gras community and founded—and currently serve as President of—the Krewe of King Arthur’s philanthropic foundation, where I lead fundraising, governance, and community impact efforts. My work has been recognized with honors including Gambit’s 40 Under 40 and the Young Leadership Award. I regularly volunteer my time and expertise through pro bono governance and fundraising support, have served on multiple nonprofit boards, and bring a thoughtful, values-driven approach to stewardship, collaboration, and continuous learning.
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