I believe in the importance of working to make the world a better place, and that matching money with mission is a powerful way to help mission-driven organizations and philanthropic individuals and foundations have a positive impact in communities and the world.

My background underscores a diverse passion for contributing to positive change in the world. I welcome you to explore my portfolio and look forward to discussions about new opportunities to make meaningful impacts for people, animals, and the planet.

I am committed to building a better world by promoting equity, sustainability, and empathy through my strategic planning and fundraising services.  I employ a collaborative approach to fundraising, engaging with both leadership and funders to enhance organizational capacity and capabilities. I am committed to education, innovation, and social responsibility, and invite you to join me on this shared quest towards compassion, progress, and empowerment for all.

My career has spanned consulting and nonprofit leadership, focusing on education, health, and financial well-being. Starting as an MBA student and later EMBA Program Manager at Northeastern University, I transitioned into roles that included developing leadership programs at the American Management Association and expanding education centers for a national test prep company. In 1998, I founded Berk Fundraising, offering strategic and fundraising advice, particularly in education policy and support, with notable contributions to various educational and philanthropic organizations.

Parallel to education, I pursued financial resilience, working as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and holding development roles in financial education. My move to Charlottesville in 2008 marked a shift towards health philanthropy, significantly contributing to UVA Health Foundation’s campaigns.

In 2021, I relocated to Philadelphia, engaging in consulting for organizations like PSPCA and leveraging AI in health education through Understand the Science™. Academically, I hold a BA and an MBA, and I’m working towards a CAP® certification. Married with two daughters and two grandsons, I enjoy workouts, reading, and appreciating both urban and natural settings.

From fundraising for large-scale, health-system Capital Campaigns, to advancing Programs and Policies that boost the health, education, and financial security of individuals, families and small business owners across the country, and more, the results of my work demonstrate my ability to collaborate with a broad spectrum of nonprofits, businesses, donors, and foundations to achieve project-specific strategic and fundraising goals and the impact that advances the mission.

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