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♦ Yielded annual fundraising increase from$2M to $7M. <br /> ♦ Realized productivity gains via automating gift recording and data entry. <br /> Page 2 ♦ _ <br /> Vice President for Development and External Affairs, continued... <br /> ♦ Maintained 2%+ returns by introducing direct mail acquisition strategy. <br /> ♦ Grew base of high-end annual fund givers 30%, in addition to increasing foundation <br /> giving from $1 M to $2M. <br /> ♦ Developed and solicited growing major donor pool and diversified Board to enhance <br /> outreach capacity. <br /> ♦ Unified presentation and highlighted housing portfolio by implementing branding <br /> program. <br /> CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Boston, Massachusetts ............................................................ 1986-1996 <br /> Primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, with 300 beds, 3,000 <br /> employees, and $350M budget. <br /> Vice President for Development and Public Affairs (1989-1996) <br /> Administered $1.2M budget and led 3 direct reports: director of development, director of public <br /> affairs, and executive assistant. Recruited, directed, and supervised team of 20+ participating <br /> in fundraising and public relations efforts. Promoted and sustained public awareness of <br /> hospital's mission and translated awareness into donor support. Designed and managed <br /> internal and external communications. Devised and instituted strategies to grow donations. <br /> ♦ Spearheaded completion of capital campaign, raising $14M, and drove pre-campaign <br /> annual fundraising up from $8M to $15M during ensuing years. <br /> ♦ Fueled 20% increase in number of high-dollar donors in 1 year by performing as <br /> founding vice chair of national organization of children's hospitals to steward, educate, <br /> and recognize annual donors of$l OK+. <br /> ♦ Directed comprehensive communication plan on annual basis to serve needs and <br /> interests of employees, public, and donors. <br /> ♦ Established hospital archives, complete with oral history projects, during 125th <br /> anniversary celebrations. <br /> .CAREER NOTE: Also previously served as Director of Public Affairs at Children's Hospital and <br /> Campaign Coordinator for Northeast Region of Statue of Liberty—Ellis Island Foundation. <br /> ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS <br /> PhD, English <br /> Indiana University <br /> Master of Arts, English <br /> Indiana University <br /> Bachelor of Arts, English <br />