Mary Ciricillo

About Mary Ciricillo

Demonstrated experience in higher education and private sector program management with a focus on integrated communication and solicitation strategies. Successful record in relationship management resulting in increased constituency engagement. Motivated leader recognized for dedicated management and proven ability to take on challenges and implement strategic solutions.Specialties: creating and launching innovative campaigns, relationship building, program and project management, strategic marketing, brand & identity development/management, conference & event planning, brochure & website design, budgeting/forecasting, writing & editing skills.

Experience

1. Executive Director, California 4-h Foundation

   Ucanr

   Jun 2018 — Present · Davis, CA, US

   Lead overall strategic decisions in the designing, developing, implementing and administering fundraising and major gift operations for the California 4-H program resulting in $1.3M+ of annual support to the program.Manage the identification, cultivation and solicitation of a diverse portfolio of over 100 major gift prospects comprised of individuals, corporations, and foundations contributing to $5M annual goal.Identify and recruit a diverse group of alumni and volunteers to serve on the California 4-H Foundation Board.Lead Foundation Board members on development and implementation of statewide campaigns.Develop strategic fundraising vision and manage UC President’s Advisory Commission (PAC) Fundraising Committee meetings.Conduct outreach, training and consulting with alumni, volunteers, staff and academics throughout UC ANR in an effort to grow a culture of philanthropy.Develop and socialize fundraising campaigns such as the “Forever 4-H Endowment” by working with alumni leaders, volunteers, and staff across the state to secure local support and sustainable revenue to the program. Established 8 “Forever 4-H Endowments’ since campaign launch in Fall 2018.Mentor and collaborate with annual and major gift officers in creation and implementation of fundraising strategies.

Education

• University of Iowa

  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

• San Francisco State University

  Bachelor or Arts