Esther B. Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn

A key member of MCBA’s leadership team, the Associate Director is responsible for leading strategic philanthropic initiatives and strengthening operational infrastructure to advance MCBA’s mission and programs.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the MN Transplant Project, overseeing all aspects of the organization's operations and programs.• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to fulfill the organization's mission, vision, and goals.• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with key partners, community organizations, and government agencies to expand the reach and impact of the MN Transplant Project.• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring effective program execution and responsible financial management.• Recruit, train, and supervise a diverse team of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.• Identify and assess the unique needs of individuals seeking relocation, particularly within the Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-non-conforming communities.• Design and implement tailored programs and services, including housing assistance, employment support, healthcare access, legal resources, and social integration initiatives.• Monitor program outcomes and evaluate effectiveness, making necessary adjustments to improve services and outcomes.• Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan, including donor cultivation, grant writing, and management of reporting requirements.• Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the MN Transplant Project, effectively communicating its mission and impact to the public, media, and stakeholders.• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, policymakers, and advocacy groups to advance the rights and welfare of Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-non-conforming individuals.• Stay informed about relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the rights and protections of Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-non-conforming individuals.• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice in all aspects of work.

• Led company leadership through a $4m Congressional District Spending funding request, including application narratives. Request successfully advanced to the appropriations committee.• Manage portfolio of regional and national institutional funders to generate more than $1.1M in donations. Updated database and SharePoint with current proposals and solicitation status.• Participate in capital campaign, including presentations, proposals, and materials for institutional giving. • Oversee grants management tracking system for restricted grants, and worked across departments for reporting requirements, including matching and reimbursement grants such as the NEA.• Identified and proposed new annual fund opportunities from institutions including national foundations.• Secure sponsorships for the annual gala.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Marketing• Cultivated media relationships and business partnerships for marketing, engagement, and development campaigns• Negotiated contracts for marketing buys and vendor services• Increased local business partnerships for special events• Managed annual marketing budget• Create and manage: ​Email campaigns, Social media campaigns, Direct Mail campaigns, Digital display campaigns• Create marketing reports based on analysis of recorded data, including total volume trends over time, Google analytics data, pixel conversion tracking• Press Release distribution, media liaison follow-up for on-air interviews, article write-upsWebsite Administrator, Developer, Content Creator• Developed WordPress website, including CRM landing page integration• Maintain and monitor pixel data, plugin updates• Maintain and monitor site securityPoster Competition Event Creator and Administrator• Created Opera Poster Competition online engagement event• Surpassed artwork submission goal by 150%• Increased website traffic by 4000% • Increased unique visits from 40% to 75%Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Team Lead - Of/By/For All Network Captain• Lead company cohort through Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion program exercises• Maintain company’s active status with monthly check-ins and reportsCRM Management• Responsible for database conversion from Access to Patron Manager• Create ticketable event instance inventory for public ticketing site, enhanced forms as neededOffice/Tech• Manage upgrades and repairs of office equipment• Maintain software upgrades and troubleshoot problems as they arise• Manage email accounts/google suite apps and storage• Manage phone systems/internetGrant Work• Manage grant lists, deadlines, requirements, and closeout processes• Write grant narratives, coordinate budgetary and artistic information• Research and new grant opportunities

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Planned, organized and facilitated event and planning meetings at or under budget while meeting rigorous timelines. • Managed scheduling of event staffing, catering, permits licensing, event set-up and break-down. • Negotiated and booked venues, vendors, suppliers, and organized outreach. • Prepared reports, data analysis on costs, attendance, and other various event statistics. Designed, created, and distributed all promotional and marketing materials• Designed, created, and managed all aspects of marketing campaigns; including social mediaand community door hangers

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Internship duties:• Reported to the Director of Administration.• Organized Board of Directors and Executive Committee minutes.Volunteer duties:• Update Education Department school mailing list• Identify missing inventory from Art2Go program and locate replacements online• Created an interactive, color-coded Art2Go inventory file. All items were collectively and individually photographed in order to make identifying missing items easier after the cases returned at the end of a school year.

Serenbe, Ga

• Researched industries, markets, demographics, trends, sales results, and other data related to the client's products or services• Analysed details of competitor offerings, including specifications, market share, pricing, and promotional materials• Created detailed reports with research findings and analysis to inform marketing strategies• Provided written documents and verbal presentations for each client to guide the creation of new marketing plans and strategies• Recommended specific marketing approaches and spending budgets to achieve the client's desired sales goals• Helps come up with new product and service offerings to increase shares in new or existing markets• Assisted company's marketing managers and directors in coming up with focused branding, positioning, and marketing tools for each type of production and their unique challenges• Worked within the client's modest budget to produce effective promotional materials and advertising opportunities that conformed to their green-friendly mission statement

Miami, Florida, United States

Point person for maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, equipment, bills and errandsOrganize and schedule meetings and appointments for repairs, in-person paymentsOrganize office operations and procedures, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable proceduresIT for all office equipmentManaged relationships with vendors, service providers, landlordManage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease, including in-kind bartersProvide general support to clientsResponsible for creating maintaining time sheetsManage owner's schedules and appointmentsDesigned filing systems are designed, supply requisitions procedureEnsure that results are measured against standards, while making necessary changes along the wayPerform review and analysis of special projects and keep the management properly informedCreate any advertising collateral or ad copyManage media and advertising buys

Master Of Arts - Ma, Arts Administration

Activities and Societies: Student Art Mangers Vice President, 2014-2016; Honors Scholarship

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History, Criticism And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Visual Arts Committee