Experience:

Fundraising, event planning and grant writing – 12 years
Education, journalism, marketing and public relations—25 years

• Fundraising for non-profit organizations
• Writing grant proposals
• Securing funding for children and youth programs
• Editing educational grant proposals
• Planning distinctive and innovative events
• Guiding individuals/groups toward a commitment to action
• Establishing corporate partnerships
• Marketing programs, events and agency activities
• Relating to the media
• Training boards, staff, volunteers in the power of fundraising
• Putting the donor/customer first

Certifications:

• CFRE – Certified Fund Raising Executive, one of only 4,100 in the world
• CPP – Certified Program Planner, international certification

Education:

• Master of Science in Journalism, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS

• Bachelor of Arts in English & Journalism, Fort Hays State University,
Hays, KS