Patrice Tillery

About Patrice Tillery

With over fifteen years of experience in client-facing roles spanning project management, fund development, and strategic leadership, I have consistently driven results that elevate both organizational goals and community impact. My career has been defined by a deep commitment to mission-driven work and a talent for building systems, partnerships, and initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes. I am an expert at taking initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring that all projects are executed seamlessly and effectively.As Senior Development Manager at the Battered Women\'s Justice Project (BWJP), an organization that trains systems professionals on how to best support survivors of dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking, I lead high-level fundraising strategies. I have been instrumental in securing transformative gifts, including major contributions from MacKenzie Scott and the MacArthur Foundation. I expanded the organization’s visibility with institutional and individual donors. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in launching and scaling BWJP’s e-learning platform, The Learning Community, which serves professionals nationwide. My leadership extended to building systems for donor stewardship, streamlining internal processes, and mentoring a growing team.In my role as Senior Project Manager at Sonjé Productions, I lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of event concepts through immersive storytelling and design, ensuring all projects were delivered on time and to the highest standards.Previously, I honed my leadership and client service skills in corporate settings, including serving as Executive Selling Manager at Bloomingdale’s, where I led high-performing sales teams and created customer experiences that consistently exceeded expectations.What sets me apart is my ability to lead through complexity with clarity, empathy, and my focus on the details. I am particularly skilled at getting projects across the finish line, consistently delivering on high-stakes, high-impact projects. Whether designing development strategies, managing multi-stakeholder projects, or mentoring emerging leaders, I bring a balance of vision and implementation that moves work forward with purpose and impact.

Experience

1. Senior Development Manager

   Bwjp

   Oct 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Maryland

  BA, Criminal Justice & Crimonology; Spanish

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Facebook
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Fashion
• Crm
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Management
• Event Management
• Retail
• Marketing
• Training
• Coaching
• Recruiting
• Styling
• Event Planning