ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS Greater Milwaukee Chapter April 2008 – present. Bring structure to and increase fundraising results for resident camp scholarships for low income Milwaukee children.

KRAUSE CONSULTANTS LTD. Senior Consultant July 2005 – present. Participate as Needed in the strategic planning process for various clients, such as the Pewaukee Yacht Club, Geneva National Foundation, Cathedral Center, and Milwaukee Artists’ Resource Network.

MILWAUKEE WAVE OF KINDNESS, INC. June 2005 – present. Set up organizational structure, developed program goals, created a fundraising plan, and hired staff for this Milwaukee youth soccer outreach agency. Continue in a limited role to manage fundraising efforts.

CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF GREATER MILWAUKEE October 2005 – April 2006 & June - December 2007 Recently, worked with the Board to develop and implement short and long term fundraising plans in a time of executive transition. Earlier, developed and managed a $235,000 fundraising plan to support the host portion of expenses for the Americans for the Arts national convention in June 2006. Goal was achieved by April 30, 2006.

FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATES January 2007 – December 2007. Recently, worked with the Board to develop and implement short and long term fundraising plans in a time of executive transition. Earlier, developed and managed a $235,000 fundraising plan to support the host portion of expenses for the Americans for the Arts national convention in June 2006. Goal was achieved by April 30, 2006.

FRANKLIN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER June 2007 – September 2007. Advised the Board about positioning a building campaign and conducted a modified philanthropic market survey about this proposed $20 million community arts center.

AMERICAN ACEDAMY OF NURSING July 2007. Researched potential major funders for this national association working to make nurses more efficient and effective.

CAMPS FOR KIDS February 2006 – July 2007. Brought structure to and increased fundraising results for resident camp scholarships for low income Milwaukee children. Strategized and laid the groundwork for a short, targeted $2 million campaign to endow this program.

MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA May 2003 – June 2005. Served as part-time member of the development department to create and manage a $15 million debt reduction campaign, solicit major gifts, and create a planned giving program.

TAMARACK COMMUNITY SCHOOL February 2003 – December 2003. Wrote case statement and grant proposals for this K-8 Milwaukee private school following the Waldorf educational method.

BEL CANTO CHORUS September 2002 – April 2003. Led the Board in developing a well-rounded annual fundraising plan.

MILWAUKEE BALLET COMPANY April 2002 – February 2003. Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of development department staff and activities, and developed a fundraising plan during a time of institutional transition. Advised and assisted with ongoing transitional fundraising activities.

VILLAGE OF SHOREWOOD Jan. 2001 – May 2002. Assessed strategies, support, and potential donors and volunteers in anticipation of a capital campaign. Organized, directed, and managed the successful $1 million Campaign for the Shorewood Library and Village Center, raising $1,050,000.

MILWAUKEE BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION Oct. 2000 – Apr. 2001. Researched and developed a plan to begin increasing the foundation endowment corpus and to focus the foundation’s impact in the community.

WALKERS POINT CENTER FOR THE ART September 2000 – January 2001. Developed a plan and annual calendar for diversifying funding sources.

VILLAGE OF WHITEFISH BAY July 2000 – March 2001. Planned and organized a $2 million capital campaign for the Whitefish Bay Public Library.