Development Results
The depth and breadth of my experience encompasses leading within both new and growing nonprofits to global NGOs (non-governmental organizations.)
Here are some highlights over three decades in the field. Let’s see what I can do for you.
Leadership
Held the responsibility of interim Executive Director for three nonprofits.
Established the first development department for three nonprofits.
Responsible for growing and managing balanced budget of more than $750,000, an increase of $250K, as interim executive director, in less than nine months.
Consistently named in a leadership role as Director at each nonprofit I’ve served.
Individual Giving
Formalized Monthly Giving Campaign and increased revenue by 100% in six months.
Exceeded goal for innovative Unrestricted Giving Campaign for organization, raising $120K in two months.
Major Gifts, Planned Giving Programs, and Capital Campaigns
Secured several significant Planned Gifts including a $500,000 estate gift and CARE USA’s largest contribution to date, a $27M legacy gift for girls’ education in developing countries.
Laid the foundation for doubling revenue for InvestED by building and implementing a solid major donor program.
Established and managed successful major donor programs for three nonprofits which diversified revenue and increased future sustainability.
Guided Sno-Valley Senior Center in securing $320,000 in private philanthropy (exceeded goal in 6 months) to meet government funding requirements for affordable housing capital campaign.
Corporate Programs
Increased giving by an average of 30% via cause-related marketing by refreshing and fortifying relationships with corporations such as Starbucks Coffee Company, Alaska Air, Boeing and Weyerhaeuser.
Board Solutions
Created content for and facilitated 100+ online orientations and coaching sessions for board members, staff and partners. This led to increased network-wide engagement and more successful partner recruitment.
Developed a Recruitment Initiative that doubled board of directors from 6 to 12 - 50% were directors of color
Developed five Annual Board Giving Campaigns, secured pledges and fundraising commitments with 100% financial participation and increased board participation.
Grants
Diversified grant-making by introducing equity and diversity platform for Washington Women’s Foundation. Served on the newly established Diversity Partner Grant Committee for three years,
Developed and leveraged relationships with board members to gain access to new, lapsed and renewed corporate and foundation funders.
Events
Produced a plethora of events including: statewide campaigns (recruited and managed over 650 volunteers, raised $100K in a day); intimate, dynamic major donor house parties, raising $50K in an evening; marquee galas with silent, live and digital auctions; and grassroots community events from bowling to billiard tournaments.
Built and managed advisory and working committees, table captains, production support and day-of-events volunteers.
"Elizabeth is the first development director with whom I've ever worked. She inspired me to pursue the field of fundraising with her driven nature and ability to build relationships with community members and leaders in philanthropy. While in my certificate program for fundraising management, Elizabeth supported my goals by applying my learning to board management, donor relations, annual appeals, and fundraising events. I'd jump at the opportunity to work under her leadership again.”
– Aria Wilson, Fundraising and Communications Manager, Youth Development Executives of King County