Manager Director

Katherine M. Hughes, MPA

* *** ********** ****, #**, White Plains, NY 10605

914-***-**** email: *******@*****.***

Professional Experience

White Plains Hospital Major Gift/Planned Giving Officer White Plains, NY (5/2012 – Present)

Successfully cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift and planned giving donors for The Time Is Now

capital modernization project ($100 million goal).

Work collaboratively with the CEO, Board Chairman, Foundation Chairman, and Campaign Chairman to cultivate

donors, prospects and community members; prepare proposals; solicit gifts; create direct mail pieces; plan and

execute special events; and conduct cultivation, briefing and solicitation meetings resulting in $20,000,000 raised.

Coordinate efforts of Marketing, Development, Community Relations, and Administration to expand awareness of

the hospital brand and the importance of the Campaign.

Build and maintain positive relationships with Governing Board and Foundation Board members, donors,

prospects, volunteers and members of the community .

Serve on hospital committees, including Management Leadership, Service Recovery, Patient Satisfaction, and Peer

Interviewing.

North East Westchester Special Recreation, Inc. Hawthorne, NY (2012 – present)

Part-time adult evening program counselor, coaching adults with developmental disabilities in recreational and

social activities for participation in Special Olympics.

Gilda’s Club Westchester White Plains, NY (12/2007 –4/2012)

Development Coordinator: processed and acknowledged all cash and in-kind donations from individuals,

corporations and foundations; researched and wrote grant proposals; interviewed, hired, and managed interns; and

provided full executive support to the CEO, Director of Development, and Director of Special Events.

Database Manager: maintained accuracy of donor records; created and managed financial reports for the CEO and

Board of Directors; and prepared for annual audit with the Business Operations Director.

Special Events Coordinator: served as the point of contact for all events; designed invitations; assessed sponsorship

levels; created mailing lists; supervised mailings; organized and managed volunteers; balanced income/expenses;

tracked responses; managed registration and seating; supervised event set-up and break-down; managed all on-site

fundraising; and edited, organized and produced the annual Gala journal (both printed and electronic).

Co-founder and Director of GCW’s Young Professional Council, a junior board committed to raising awareness and

funds through volunteer work, outreach and fundraising events.

LifeCare, Inc. Shelton/Westport, CT (3/2006 – 11/2007)

Work/Life specialist and case manager for a client base of over one million covered lives. Researched and

counseled in the areas of child & family, legal, financial and academic services . Promoted and educated clients

about company services. Assisted team leaders and managers.

Education

Pace University – Master of Public Administration (MPA) – NFP Management (4.0) White Plains/New York, NY (5/2013)

Western Connecticut State University – Bachelor of Arts, English Danbury, CT (1/2006)

Professional Affiliations

Pi Alpha Alpha – National Honors Society for Public Affairs & Administration

Association of Development Officers - Member

MPA Student Association – Pace University - Member

Westchester County Association – Young Professionals - Member

Woman’s Club of White Plains Foundation - Board Member

Special Olympics New York – Certified Coach

Computer Skills

Proficient in PC platforms: Windows, Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud Target Analytics, Relationship Science,

CRM system, Internet, and Social Networking services.

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