Barrett Dahl

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Santa Rosa, CA, US
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Santa Rosa, California, United States, United States
About Barrett Dahl

As a dedicated non-profit development professional, I bring over a decade of experience in driving fundraising initiatives, managing community engagement, and fostering meaningful donor relationships. My career has been rooted in my ability to combine strategic grant writing, event planning, and donor stewardship to elevate the missions of the organizations I serve. With a passion for the arts and education, I’ve successfully managed major fundraising campaigns, secured significant grant funding, and built collaborative partnerships with local governments, businesses, and nonprofits. Currently, as the Executive Director of the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, I lead initiatives that enhance both the museum’s reach and its financial sustainability while creating programing and events that engage a variety of audiences. I’m equally committed to creating positive work environments and mentoring teams to achieve shared goals. Known for my approachable, creative, and solution-oriented leadership style, I thrive on challenges and believe that great work is achieved when teams feel empowered and supported. Whether leading donor engagement strategies, crafting compelling narratives, or overseeing project management, I’m always focused on driving results while ensuring that every relationship is valued. I am now eager to bring my skills to a forward-thinking organization in roles such as Director of Development, Creative Director, or Community Engagement Director, where I can continue making a meaningful impact.

Barrett Dahl's Current Company Details
Catholic Charities of Northwest California

Catholic Charities Of Northwest California

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Major Gifts Officer
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Website:
ccnwc.org
Employees:
103
Barrett Dahl Work Experience Details
  • Catholic Charities Of Northwest California
    Major Gifts Officer
    Catholic Charities Of Northwest California
    Santa Rosa, Ca, Us
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Museum
    Executive Director
    Robert Louis Stevenson Museum Mar 2016 - Present
    St. Helena, Ca, Us
    Director of the world’s largest, publicly accessible museum and archive dedicated to author Robert Louis Stevenson. Developed programming and events for all audiences including lectures, public art installations, and bilingual, family events. Increased organization fundraising through the support of over $70k in grant funding, professionalizing the annual appeal, integrating CRM software, and hosting donor appreciation evenings. Implemented successful marketing strategy through increased and enhanced email communication and social media posts resulting in a 20% increase in interactions and follows as well as greater attendance at events and donor support. Oversees all administrative and financial responsibilities including, but not limited to budget development, database management, and investments and accounts management.Regularly works with and fosters relationships with community foundations, organizations, businesses, and local government to ensure a safe and accessible museum and create multiple annual public programs/events that were both entertaining and educationalWorks with trustees, staff, and volunteers to develop events, programs, and manage operations. Advocated transparent communication with all board and staff members to ensure a respectful, healthy, and supportive environment leading to greater productivity for the organization
  • Santa Barbara Museum Of Art
    Membership Coordinator And Gifts Processor
    Santa Barbara Museum Of Art Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
    Santa Barbara, California, Us
    Designed, promoted, and managed member events on and offsite including gallery tours, member nights, and museum visitsCollaborated with museum staff and development team for museum and fundraising events to create successful events that increased general and program-specific support for the SBMAAssisted with the development of the SBMA $20 million dollar Capital Campaign launched in 2015Increased museum membership by working with front-of-house sales team, developing online campaigns, and stewarding existing members to higher tiers of membershipMaintained Blackbaud museum database including updating information, tracking memberships, donations, and pledges
  • Mumm Napa
    Hospitality
    Mumm Napa Sep 2011 - Nov 2014
    Hospitality in Visitor's Center assisting in tasting salon, public and private/trade tours, on premises and off premises events, club member relations and sales.
  • San Francisco State University
    Installation Supervisor
    San Francisco State University Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Egypt, Greece, Rome: Commerce, Colonies, and Conquest Across the Ancient Mediterranean Supervised the installation of the Greece portion of the exhibition. This included design, layout, and the installation of informational panels throughout the exhibit. Also served as leader of the Roman group providing editing and submissions to the exhibit catalog.
  • Smithsonian Institution
    Development And Fundraising Fellow
    Smithsonian Institution Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Researched benefit packages for both corporations and individual giving, designed a potential benefit package for the SLC, researched past corporate donors and organized collateral materials, updated constituency spreadsheet, updated current board member information, created board member history database, drafted contact letters addressed to potential constituents, designed invitations for Latino Art Now round table and dinner and researched corporate giving trends.
  • International Pinot Noir Celebration
    Curator
    International Pinot Noir Celebration Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
    Mcminnville, Or, Us
    Organized and displayed historical artifacts, ephemera, and photographs related to the 25 year history of the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC). Interviewed past IPNC volunteers, board members and chefs on their experiences working the event. Utilized materials to construct an exhibit for the 25th anniversary which included design, install, and breakdown. Additionally worked as a volunteer helping to set up for events and welcome guests to the various events on the property.http://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/ipnc25_exhibit/3/
  • Linfield College
    Curator, Linfield Anthropology Museum
    Linfield College Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
    Position initially allowed for the installation of my personal senior museum exhibition on traditional Irish music "An Ceoil na Éireann: The Generation Dichotomy of Music in Galway Ireland". The exhibit documented my ethnographic fieldwork while living in Galway. The exhibit additionally afforded the opportunity to utilize music and video in the exhibition as well as images and text panels. The position of student curator also presented an opportunity to be the teaching assistant for an exhibitions design course. This involved teaching how to layout an exhibit, install said exhibit as well as teaching the proper way to install certain objects.
  • Linfield College
    Intern
    Linfield College 2010 - 2011
    As an intern I worked on two different projects related to the history of the Oregon wine industry. These projects involved historic research, interviews, video recording, video editing, organization of ephemera, artifacts, photographs and other items, as well as exhibit design, installation and removal.
  • Linfield College
    Curator, Exhibit Designer, Collections Manager: Oregon Wine History Project
    Linfield College May 2010 - Jul 2010
    Interviewed original Yamhill County vineyard/winery owners and documented their experiences and recollections about their experiences growing Pinot noir in Oregon. Collected and archived photographs, ephemera and artifacts from winemakers to be put into an exhibit on the history of the Oregon wine industry. Additionally edited and constructed videos of the interviews related to specific subjects discussed during the video interviews. Aided in the design and installation of "Oregon Wine History" exhibition displayed in campus library.
  • Evergreen Aviation And Space Museum
    Intern: Archives And Collections
    Evergreen Aviation And Space Museum Feb 2009 - May 2009
    Mcminnville, Or, Us
    Worked as an intern in the Archives and Collections sector. The position involved documenting recent donations and acquisitions gifted to the museum as well as learning about the various air crafts displayed in the museum. Required knowledge and use of the Past Perfect database program.
  • Phoebe A. Hearst  Museum Of Anthropology
    Intern: Archives And Collections
    Phoebe A. Hearst Museum Of Anthropology Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
    Worked with digital archives digitizing photographs of Native American peoples taken along the west coast of California. Images were subsequently added to the online database to be viewed by the online public for research. Additionally worked with the rehousing and storage of textiles into the museum's new storage facility.

Barrett Dahl Education Details

  • San Francisco State University
    San Francisco State University
    Museum Studies
  • Linfield University
    Linfield University
    Cultural Anthropology
  • University Of Galway
    University Of Galway
    College Of Arts

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Barrett Dahl works for Catholic Charities Of Northwest California

What is Barrett Dahl's role at the current company?

Barrett Dahl's current role is Major Gifts Officer.

What schools did Barrett Dahl attend?

Barrett Dahl attended San Francisco State University, Linfield University, University Of Galway.

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