Professional Experience

Philanthropic Advisor, Office of Development

Jan 2024 – Present, Scouting America — National Office

• Built strategic, collaborative partnerships with Councils in New England and upstate New York to identify individuals capable of making a $1 million or more gift to Scouting.

• Led coordination of a team including CEO, staff, and volunteers to secure a $13.5 million bequest gift to Scouting. Executed a detailed stewardship plan.

• Recently secured a $35K capital gift for Summit Bechtel Reserve from a new prospect.

• Used AI/technology to strengthen my personal prospect pipeline and identify disconnected alumni for reengagement and cultivation. Built a trial AI agent that surfaced 50 disconnected Eagle Scout alumni in management roles.

Director of Development

March 2016 – Jan 2024, Seneca Waterways Council, Rochester, NY

• Directed a team of three to execute a comprehensive fundraising and marketing plan. Raised $1.3M net direct support through modernized special events and donor cultivation. Managed $1.2M product sale.

• Active participant in all strategic and operational decisions as part of the Council's Management Team.

• Partnered with the Executive Board to set strategic direction, ensure fiscal transparency, and drive governance. Managed annual budget planning, aligning resources with long-term strategic goals for council sustainability. Recruited and vetted board-level candidates and led strategic alignment between professional staff and volunteer leadership.

• Implemented an operational process improvement plan that included streamlining CRM systems and administrative workflows.

• Coordinated Eagle Scout Boards of Review, bringing in donors and community stakeholders to meet Scouting's finest.

Director of Development & Marketing

May 2010 – March 2016, Connecticut Yankee Council, Milford, CT

• Managed a staff to raise $1M net direct support through annual giving, special events, grant writing, and United Way relationships.

• Piloted a National STEM Day Camps program that resulted in over $50,000 in annual grant funding, allowing 250 low-income, largely minority youth to participate in a quality STEM-based program. Converted approximately 20 participants into local Scouting units.

• Developed an annual Building Trades Merit Badge Workshop to introduce 100 Scouts annually to trade-oriented careers and directly connect funders to our mission.

• Served as media liaison during high-profile occasions (national membership decision, Sandy Hook tragedy, and a microburst at Council camporee).

• Served as Staff Adviser to five Wood Badge courses.

Sr. District Executive & Marketing Manager

Jan 2003 – May 2010, Connecticut Yankee Council, Milford, CT

• Responsible for overall management and growth of the district, growing membership to 1,600 registered Scouts and 70 units. Managed a Friends of Scouting campaign raising $100K+ annually.

• Created and edited a weekly email newsletter distributed to every registered leader and family in the district.

• Supported the Council's United Way relationships within my service area.

• Organized and secured funding for Troop 1805, serving the Haitian immigrant community of Stamford, CT.

District Executive

Jan 2000 – Jan 2003, Green Mountain Council, Waterbury, VT

Grew membership and expanded district committee and commissioner staff in the Calvin Coolidge District.

Recognized for membership growth at the 2002 National All-Hands meeting in Nashville.

Camp Staff — Cub Scout Camp Craft Director, Boy Scout Scoutcraft Director, Camp Commissioner, Program Director, Camp Director

1994 – 2002, Mount Norris Scout Reservation, Green Mountain Council, Waterbury, VT