alison hay

Developed and implemented tailored strategies to cultivate and solicit donors to secure major gifts and annual gifts at the leadership level. Built a portfolio of qualified major gift prospects, with a focus on pipeline development.

Raised more than $32 million towards a $20 million campaign goal as a member of a six-person campaign team. Served as on-site counsel for 30 parish campaigns, with targets ranging from $10,000 to $1 million. Managed more than 75 volunteers, developing fundraising skills, building relationships, and driving activity for weekly growth in dollars raised.

Served as on-site consultant to clients of a leading fundraising consulting firm, directing capital campaigns and annual appeals. Campaign goals ranged from $1 million to $8.5 million. Analyzed giving trends weekly in order to customize fundraising strategies for clients.

Provided administrative support to the Director of Development, including board relations and gift processing. Assisted in the planning and promotion of major annual fundraising events.

The mission of Room to Grow is to enrich the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first three years of development.Located in New York City and Boston, Room to Grow provides parents raising babies in poverty with one-on-one parenting support and essential baby items throughout their children's critical first three years of life. Parents expecting a baby are referred to Room to Grow by selected prenatal programs assisting low-income families. Upon their referral, parents visit Room to Grow's warm and inviting space once every three months from just before the birth of the baby until their child turns three. During their one-on-one appointments with our staff social workers, typically lasting two hours, parents receive developmental information, customized support, and all of the needed baby items to ensure a healthy and secure start for their child.

Degree combines business and fine arts curriculums, including the study of management in the non-profit sector. Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Omicron Delta Kappa, Campus Activities Board, Community Standards Review Board, Academic Honesty Committee, Sustainability Committee