Free  Law Project

An innovative and entrepreneurial position that works closely with our director to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan. Working to shift Free Law Project from a single source of funding—program services revenue—to multiple funding sources including grants, corporate giving, and major gifts.

Free Law Project uses technology, data, and advocacy to make the legal ecosystem more equitable and competitive. Our work provides access to vital information, ensuring everyone has the tools they need to navigate, study, or improve the American legal system.

Director of Philanthropy

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Specialties:logo creation, company branding & identity, design for print (business cards, brochures, invitations, newsletters, annual reports, stickers and more), design solutions for small business, design solutions for non-profits,

Primary Creative

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

- Worked to diversify funding to include corporate donors, private foundations, and individuals outside of the legal profession.
- Secured over $100,000 in new grants to support special programs in my first year.
- Worked closely with supervisors and attorneys in programs to identify funding gaps, research appropriate grants, and secure the needed funding.
- Wrote and reported on NY State, Federal, and private foundation grants.
- Helped with an already established Capital Campaign for over $1.8 million.
- Managed the pipeline for client stories, from identification of good stories, to getting signed releases, sending to writer, and sharing via web and print.
- Managed postings for social media channels including creating graphics and content, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
- Project manager for annual impact report
- Managed the migration of data and customized set up to a new donor CRM (Neon One)
- Organized A Celebration of Access to Justice: honoring Lillian M. Moy on her retirement
- Worked with local media outlets to facilitate interviews with LASNNY staff as legal experts on TV and in print.
- Worked with local organizers for LASNNY participation in outreach events.
- Represented LASNNY at events including the Court of Appeals dinner, Albany Black Chamber of Commerce, Women's Business Council, NYSBA, and the Albany County Bar Association.
- Organized staff participation in events including ACBA Law Day Run, Pride Fest,

Development & Communications Associate

Albany Symphony 

Provided leadership to the Development team during the transition between Development Directors.
Worked closely with the Executive Director and the Board to ensure continued giving at year end 
Helped to develop sponsorship levels and materials to bring back long time performance sponsors and to help with the recruitment of new sponsors.
Development materials and a strategic around growing the planned giving/endowment campaign
Secured a $20,000 grant for youth programming from a new funder

Interim Development Manger

YWCA of the Greater Capital Region

• Worked with a team to produce an advocacy symposium, bringing together over 20 speakers and presenters, and 150 attendees, with a compressed planning time-frame of 3 months.
• Implemented and managed a centennial campaign with a goal of $100,000 that included monthly events, in addition to individual and corporate donors. At the 6 month mark, the campaign exceeded $65,000.
• Updated marketing materials to reach multiple audiences, with attention to brand consistency in language and graphic elements.
• Organized a celebration and press conference to honor a 100 year milestone, bringing awareness to the work done and individuals served. Attended by over 200 people, the NYS Lt. Gov. as well as several other state, local, and US political leaders. Received TV and print media coverage.

Director of Development and Marketing

STRIDE Adaptive Sports

•	Increased fundraising event revenue by 25% over previous years, while keeping cost per dollar raised at $0.20 for three events, including the annual gala.
•	Wrote a successfully funded grant for $100,000 to the NYS Empire State Development Grants Program for the sixth round of REDC grants through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).
•	Updated graphics, logos, marketing, and sponsorship materials to improve consistency of branding.
•	Developed relationships with new sponsors for programs and events.
•	Began work on a building fund project to raise funds to create a multi-use space for use by STRIDE programs and for volunteer trainings.
•	Switched to new online giving platform, Classy.org, and created and maintained 12 campaigns.

Development Director

Modern Press

Pre-Press/Production Artist

The Copy Hut

Graphic Designer

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· Required to be creative, conceptual, client-friendly and have the ability to work well under tight deadlines in an incredibly fast-paced environment.
· Created a variety of products based on customer specifications, from initial concept through proofing and production of a variety of layout and graphics work. Including business cards,letterhead, logos, newsletters, event posters, large format and marketing brochures.
Increased sales in computer based sales

Graphic Design/Pre-Press/Customer Service

Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame

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