Cover Letter

To whom this may concern:

Results-oriented community executive with global perspective and more than 20 ye
ars of demonstrated success in sales, expertise in attaining goals, generating $
100 thousands of dollars through team development and implementation of innovat
ive plans and programs. As a successful business owner and sales/development off
icer on the First Coast I can identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure funds, re
sulting in solid, long-term relationships built on integrity that continually pe
rpetuate the causes they serve, below I have listed:
Points of Interest:
As a leader in sales/fund development:
I have both cultivated and retained trust and respect in the building and re-enf
orcement of corporate and community relationships. My expertise includes annual
giving, planned giving, action planning, prospect research, prospect tracking, t
he cultivation and solicitation of major gifts, and the ability to create and im
plement next generation vehicles that attract new dollars and, at the same time,
increase funding from established donors through the expansion of existing chan
nels.
My leadership success is demonstrated through my ability effectively pull toge
ther a Florida Theatre capital campaign team comprised of 20 board members, four
staff members and myself. Together we successfully completed the first phase of
the campaign achieving 100 percent board-member participation and exceeding the
$2 million campaign goal. In addition to exceeding our financial goal, the boar
ds commitment solidified and strengthened the entire campaign team. The result w
as a motivated, cohesive effort that brought confidence and pride to every parti
cipant.
Campaign Leading Gift: $ 500,000
Major Gifts: $ 250,000
$ 150,000 - $ 100,000
My current position as Sales/Development Officer, I manage the board of director
s as well as a grant writer, two public relations and marketing professionals, a
nd accounting. Fund development increased 20% annually from 2004 to present.
Established professional, sales/fund development - volunteer on the First Coast.
As a member of the Womens Board of Wolfson Childrens Hospital for 15 years, I h
ave co-chaired that organizations two major fundraisers working closely with Bap
tist Health executives and staff. The experience also enabled me to effectively
manage corporate and private donor relationships while working closely with a la
rge staff of volunteers.

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Business Owner:
Throughout my career I have been effective in the community as a business owner,
construction supply business and managed over
Business owner continued:
20 employees, including administration, sales, operations and finance, with a 2
million plus operating budget. Over 20 years cultivated long term relationships
in the construction field, member of Associated Building Contractors.
Character:
I am trustworthy, effective, energetic, sincere, intuitive and respectful of
working relationships in the Private and Public sectors.
Expertise:
My expertise is maintaining relationships that secure retention of dollars, whil
e strategically creating new sales/fund development vehicles that provide opport
unities to generate new dollars. Cultivating new relationships, corporate, civic
and public entities that attain future goals.
Since I have been actively involved in sales/fund development in our community,
I have experienced firsthand the importance especially during these Economic tim
es that respect, integrity, and honesty are demanded in relationships to secure
a positive future.
Thank you for your consideration and if you have any questions please call me.