Semple Bixel Associates - Fund Raisers and Philanthropy.

Jill Curran , senior consultant

Jill B. Curran - Ms. Curran joined Semple Bixel Associates, Inc. in 1989. She currently serves as a subcontractor for the firm. She most recently managed a $7.5 million capital campaign for Saint Joseph High School, Metuchen NJ. Her experience includes capital campaign management, feasibility studies, fund-raising workshops, writing projects and prospect research.

Ms. Curran guides non-profit organizations in the establishment of development office procedures, including record keeping methods. She also has extensive experience in donor base development, volunteer recruitment and coordination as well as individual, foundation, and corporate research.

Her accomplishments include:

Directed, organized, and executed all aspects of a $7.5 million capital campaign for Saint Joseph High School. This included creating the Development Council and recruiting a steering committee of 150 members and a capital campaign cabinet committee exceeding 75 members.

Enhanced the current development program at Saint Joseph High School, which has increased its annual fundraising from $100,000 to $275,000.

Implemented and completed a $1.5 million capital campaign for the Summit Free Public Library.

Conducted feasibility studies and implemented fundraising efforts, including annual fund programs and capital campaigns, for a variety of nonprofit organizations including The Glen Ridge Library, Highland Park Library, and St. Vincent Martyr Parish.

Ms. Curran is a co-founder of the Clark Education Fund, Inc. established to support and enhance the educational programs of the Clark Public School District. She is a member of the Clark Board of Education and a former member of the Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP), New Jersey Chapter. She received her B.A. from Montclair State University.