ABOUT

I started Lifted Boat, because I noticed an opportunity to inspire visionary leadership among non-profits. I have served on many leadership circles for non-profit management and development. Most frequently, I hear non-profit leaders' desire to secure more resources, followed by countless reasons why they cannot raise funds or their barriers to achieving their goals. Pair this with the usual consulting firms offering the same stale advice. I do it differently.

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I have spent 15 years in the industry, and have worked alongside some of the best gifts officers for one of the most successful Development teams in the nation.  I want to  bring my knowledge, skills, and know-how to your non-profit, and help your team build a positive, goal-oriented mindset, matched by data-informed  strategies for sustainable success.  I will help you: 

• Understand how to effectively lead a Development Team, and your role in fundraising

• Inspire your team members to lead in their roles

• Set manageable goals and create a metrics-based plan for success, and

• Support your team through lead generation, proposal development and solicitation to achieve your plan. 

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As a practiced resource development professional, I have experience working in a variety of non-profit settings with a proven track record of fundraising success, including providing strategic oversight and tactical execution across multiple Development and Communication verticals. I have raised over $50M over the course of my career, and have led teams to close 8-figure gifts. I lead by influence and example, valuing:

• Integrity

• Collaboration 

• Innovation

• Presence

• Vision, and

• Achievement.

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When I have a rare free moment, I ride my bike, hike, cook, draw and spend time with family. Human service, education, animal welfare, environmental conservation, arts & culture, heart and neurological health nonprofit missions are especially important to me. 

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