Beth Bender Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, WI, US

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Under the direction of the VP of Advancement, I played a pivotal role in executing the organization’s strategic plan to achieve department revenue goal of $1.4 million. My responsibilities included:
• Collaborating with and working closely with the CEO and VP of Advancement to manage donor caseload of 120 individuals and organizations, encompassing a robust stewardship strategy to nurture relationships with donors.
• Leading the creation of strategic communications, such as monthly touchpoints for my major gifts caseload, direct mail campaigns, thank you letters and the organization’s Annual Report.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of donor records within our CRM database, following all financial policies and procedures, and routinely reconciling records with the Finance Department. This included addressing.
• Supervise and collaborate with Private Grants Manager to ensure proposals, reporting, and grants management met compliance requirements.
• Collaborating with Director of Events and Community Engagement on fundraising events generating $5,000 - $75,000. My role encompassed all soliciting sponsorships, working with staff and committees to plan event.

• As the lead Development staff member of an $8 million organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities, my role encompassed:
• Collaborating with the CEO and board Development Committee to craft and execute the organization's Development Plan, resulting in department revenue of $250,00, including over $100,00 in individual donations.
• Manage fundraising events which generated $5,000 - $60,000. This involved actively soliciting sponsorships in-kind donations and raffle items. I also worked closely with staff and board committees to plan event details.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to nurturing and expanding relationships within the community, including donors, community partners, and other organizations. This emphasis on stewardship resulted in donations.
• Maintaining accurate donor records through CRM database management, compliance with the organization’s financial protocols, and conducting monthly reconciliation with the Finance Department. Notably, I also resolved a.
• Playing a crucial role in representing client stories and agency work through various communication channels, including social media, blog articles on the website, and in direct interaction with donors and the community.

Racine, Wisconsin

• In my capacity as the administrative leader within the small organization, I shared leadership with our Artistic Director, with both of us reporting to the Board of Directors. My responsibilities included:
• Spearheading all fund development activities by maintaining and cultivating relationships within community, including donors, prospects, community partners, and other community organizations. This encompassed.
• All donor management such as stewardship and solicitation strategies including timely acknowledgements, phone calls and donor visits, direct mail campaigns, and donor engagement. Maintained steady donor retention rate.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations, which included managing office and support staff, collaborating with multiple accounting firms on financial operations, preparing for the annual audit and the completion of the 990.
• Directing the contracts and operations for our six performances per season, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional experiences for our patrons.
• Collaborating with the board of directors to ensure the overall functioning of the organization. This encompassed fundraising and financial oversight, evaluating concert programming, and ensuring alignment with our.

Over my career as a freelance musician in Milwaukee I had to be self-directed, effectively organize my time, and juggle multiple responsibilities of teaching, administrative and performance work. I am incredibly apt and accustomed to working with others and seamlessly adapting to feedback as a long time orchestral performer.

Milwaukee, WI

Scheduled, planned, and lead regular faculty meetings. Served as single point of contact between organization and parents, managing the creation and distribution of print materials and email correspondence, responding to personal inquiries, being available and accessible for questions or resolving conflicts.Collaborated regularly with faculty members to.

Performer'S Certificate, Chamber Music

Institute of Chamber Music

Master Of Music, Cello Performance

Bachelor Of Music, Cello Performance