Benjamin Weisman Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Boonton, New Jersey, United States

http://www.benforboonton.com

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Board service included chair of the Governance Committee

Served as chair of Fundraising and Governance CommitteesOther Board committee service has included task forces on Conference planning, local networks and branding

Boston, Ma

Manage promotion and execution of individual giving programs raising more than 1.75 million dollars in FY09 (including direct mail, monthly giving, holiday cards, tributes and estates) and manage interns assisting in these areasAssist in all aspects of donor cultivation, stewardship and solicitation (secured gifts ranging from $500-$47,000 in FY09)Coordinate aspects of annual gala including celebrity chef recruitment and auction item procurementWork with fiscal department to create and maintain systems to ensure proper gift tracking and acknowledgmentStaff board fundraising committee and work with them to raise money and conduct drives in the community

Develop and oversee strategy for member recruitment and organizational growthServe on Governance and Recruitment committees

Assisted in all aspects of gala planning for a variety of NYC non-profits including event-day logisticsResearched and managed lists, and coordinated mailings and guest lists

Assisted in all aspects of planning for annual fundraising galaWrote and edited press releases and public service announcements

Planned special projects with on and off-campus groups and recruited and placed volunteers in a variety of positions Managed staff of 20 office volunteers staff responsible for advertising, promoting and planning events

Mba, Public And Nonprofit Management

Activities and Societies: Graduated with honors, Student Convocation Speaker, Captain for Class Gift Campaign

Professional Certificate In Fundraising

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre Arts Major And Political Science

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