Maria Decrosta

About Maria Decrosta

I am highly effective in nonprofit operations management and strategic planning. I have experience leading business processes, fundraising, event management, operations performance, and team leadership in the advancement field (development, admissions, advising, and communications).SUMMARY Engaging operations and strategy leader possessing a winning blend of management expertise, skill in the oversight of teams, and practical experience managing donor relationships. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning the effort of solid teams with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS I have a proven record of experience building and leading teams, fundraising events, and special projects, which demonstrates my strong leadership skills. I introduced formal fundraising standards at Valley School of Ligonier, which led to a significant $2.75M contribution in just two years. I have advised advisory boards and provided guidance and direction on fundraising trends and best practices while submitting quarterly reports.Specialties: Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Donor Relations, Community Engagement, Program Management, Project Management, Due Diligence, Lead Identification, Fundraising Event Planning, Relationship Management, Budget Administration, Grant Applications

Experience

1. Director of Development

   Dermatology Foundation

   Sep 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Duquesne University

  BA, Psychology

  1992 — 1996

• Duquesne University

  MS Ed, Early Childhood and Elementary Education

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Career Development
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Donor Prospecting
• Capital Campaign Management
• Program Development
• College Recruiting
• Higher Education
• Case Statements
• Educational Fundraising
• Event Management
• Individual Donor Cultivation
• Editing
• Social Networking
• Retaining Customers
• Guidestar
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Student Counseling
• Student Financial Aid
• Educational Leadership
• International Education
• Fundraising
• Institutional Giving
• Social Media
• Adult Education
• Blackbaud
• Event Planning
• Annual Fund
• Classroom
• Higher Education Administration
• Annual Campaign
• Alumni Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Interviews
• Intercultural Communication
• Major Gift Campaigns
• Student Affairs
• Admissions
• Student Engagement