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Nancy is passionate about motivating women in the non-profit sector to be their best self. She teaches that to take care of others and to make a difference in the world we must first make a difference in ourselves. She has mentored and coached women for over twenty years. She is a Certified Life Coach through The Life Coach School and is excited to use her years of experience to coach women who are at a cross-road and want to make the next chapter in their life AWESOME. If you have lost your joy due to chaos in your life—Nancy is the coach for you.

Coach, mentor & thought leader in the non-profit sector

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

  • Accomplished public speaker and consensus builder who fosters an environment of open communication and learning while aligning strategy with missions, goals and long-term success.

  • Intuitive relationship and rapport-builder recognized for cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, influential leaders and decision-makers throughout the community.

  • Successful in the development of strategic plans to promote sustainable financial/donor growth through annual giving programs, capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving and special events programs.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

  • Capital Campaigns

  • Project Management

  • Communications

  • Financial Reporting

  • Branding Strategies

  • Team Leadership

  • Non-profit Administration

  • Motivational Speaking

  • Coaching/Mentoring

  • Planned Giving

  • Donor Cultivation

  • Event Management

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COMMUNITY & CIVIC OUTREACH

  • North Carolina Council of Charitable Gift Planners (2012 - Present)

    • Member, Board Member (2015-2019)

    • Secretary (2018)

    • Vice-President (2019)

    • President (2020 - 2021)

  • Association of Fund Raising Professionals (1998 - Present)

    • Member, NC Conference Program Committee (2013)

    • Board Member (including past President - 2009)

    • President (2008)

    • Vice-President (2007)

    • Secretary (2006)

    • Founding Member of AFP Statewide Conference (2004)

    • Chair of NC Statewide Conference (2007)

    • Mentor (2000-2008, 2010)

    • Fundraising Day Committee (2002, 2003)

    • Representative for the 2005 & 2006 statewide conference

    • Faculty First Course (2006, 2006)

 

  • Playing for Others (2009 - 2012)

    • Board Member

  • Birthday Blessings (2008 - 2010)

    • Board Member, Board Chair

  • A Child’s Place (1995 - 1997)

    • Former Member of the Board of Directors

    • Founder of Project T.E.E.N.

    • Founder of Friends of a Child’s Place

  • Sardis Presbyterian Church (1991 - 2010)

    • Volunteer Room in the Inn

    • Teacher Adult Contemporary Studies

    • Mustard Seed Leader

  • Providence Day School, 1988 - 2000

    • Fundraising (Chaired Parent Giving in annual campaign, Chaired first Black-Tie Gala, Member of Gala committees)

    • Founder of TV Turn-Off

    • Room Mother

    • Spring Fling committee

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Association of Fundraising Professionals (since 1998)

  • North Carolina Planned Giving Council (since 2012)

  • National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (since 2012)

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • United Church Homes & Services Foundation | Newton, NC (2011 - Present)

    • President

  • Lifespan | Charlotte, NC (2000 - 2011)

    • Vice President of Advancement

    • Director of Community Affairs & Marketing

    • Executive Director, St. Mark’s Foundation

  • A Child’s Place | Charlotte, NC (1998 - 2000)

    • Director of Development

  • Friendship Trays | Charlotte, NC (1997 - 1998)

    • Director of Development

EDUCATION

  • Certification - The Life Coach School

  • BA, History (Magna cum Laude) - Queens University | Charlotte, NC