Amy Desler Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Texas, United States

Founder and principal of B.partners, a network of professionals who provide strategic consulting for nonprofits, businesses, candidates, and causes of interest including strategy, development, change management, campaign planning and execution, events, messaging, and public relations. Please message me for a list of current projects or references.

Dallas, Texas, United States

As Co-Founder and Chief Strategist, I set the agenda for our work to provide independent, nonpartisan, data-driven and trusted census policy and program guidance that encourages census and American Community Survey participation so all Texans can enjoy a great quality of life.

Led the CFT team to reimagine and redesign the strategy for NTX Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving day event in the US, to better attract donors, support nonprofits, and celebrate philanthropy for the 15th Anniversary.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Hired to lead the execution of MTX's philanthropic priorities before pivoting into a role as Communications lead to address changing market conditions. Responsible for internal and external communications including public relations, partner and team member messaging, crisis management, risk assessment and executive coaching. Developed and maintained strategic partnerships in the communities in which we served. Collaborated with Brand, Marketing, Design, and all business units to ensure the successful execution of communications priorities for MTX. Served as company spokesperson.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Built and led a high performing development team that grew revenue from $5M for FY17 to $38M for FY21. Served as a member of the Educate Texas Executive Team, with shared strategic and oversight responsibilities for our entire portfolio. Partnered with finance to budget, forecast and revise organizational revenue projections over a five-year trajectory. Directed a core team, as well as regional consultants, to establish a culture of development and strategic communications to drive deep donor engagement and partnerships. Beyond Educate Texas, led the development and execution of several special initiatives, including the Texas Counts Census initiative, Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, and the Texas Impact Network.Planned and directed the annual submission of 50-60 complex multi-year proposals, the cultivation of donors, the development and execution of stewardship activities, the creation and execution of strategic communications, and prospect research.

Dallas, Tx

Served as Interim Director for a statewide team with responsibility to generate $3-$4M annually. Designed the communications and development strategy, personally managing the portfolio of large donors. Planned and executed statewide board recruitment, multiple fundraising events, a database conversion and the redesign of the website.

California

Partner and Sales and Marketing Director for an independent brokerage with several multi-unit real estate developments in North Lake Tahoe and San Francisco. Developed business plans, cultivated and closed prospective listings, then, selected, trained, and led teams of dedicated sales staff. Personally completed over 50 direct real estate sales, worth over $40M in market value, in a compressed three-year timline. As part of leadership team, shared responsibility for P&L, risk management, human resources, and growth. Led agency marketing and communications efforts, working with vendors on the creation and management of marketing plans.

Planned and implemented a global development and communications plan for an international non-profit. Managed a team of three and served as principal liaison with Board and Consultants. Designed and executed a marketing and fundraising strategy that included corporate, foundation, and individual giving campaigns with a focus on international projects and events.

New York, Ny

Planned and executed event-driven fundraising strategies including dinners and concerts and golf and tennis charity tournaments. Highlights included a concern with Sir Elton John, the premier of Mamma Mia to benefit BCRF and 50+ Play for T.I.M.E. tournaments hosted in country clubs across the Northeast. Spearheaded the redesign of BCRF website and BCRF’s first online giving campaign.

New York, Ny

Part of the launch team for the Bill Bradley for President campaign. Initially staffed in West Orange, NJ then challenged to personally open and provision two New York City offices. Oversaw the expansion of the fundraising and advance teams for NYC, cultivated individual donors and volunteers, and worked as part of a 14-member development team to raise $29M in 1999, with individual responsibility for NY, NJ, MD, CT, and CO. Planned and coordinated event-driven fundraising, including dozens of cocktail parties and signature events such as Broadway for Bradley, Women for Bradley, and a Madison Square Garden Basketball event. Personally staffed the Chair of the Finance Committee with responsibility for cultivating and managing fundraising efforts with the Finance Advisory Board across the Northeast.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Government

Education record

Freshman honors program