Brett Garman Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Engaging passionate donors and raising support for our excellent symphony orchestra. We have great reverence for what we do, and great esteem for all who love and support it—most especially the everyday enthusiast who enjoys music for its own sake.

Work with representatives from University of Colorado system representatives to create and implement a new donor database, moving from Ellucian Advance to a Salesforce platform.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Working with donors, volunteers, and patrons to support arts programs at UCCS including the Visual and Performing Art department, Ent Center for the Arts, UCCS Presents, and the Heller Center for the Arts and Humanities. Also work to raise support for the Karen Possehl Women's Endowment and the Chancellor's Leadership Class scholarships.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Manage all fundraising campaigns and contributionsWrite grantsSecure sponsorshipsAssist in hospitality efforts

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Hosting weekly quiz at local barWrite a blog after each quiz to be posted onlineManage Facebook page for quizAssist in auditioning, training, and chaperoning new area quizmasters when needed

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Assist local real estate agents on marketing and communication projectsCreate, edit, and promote new websites through Wix website builderCreate eNewsletters through MailChimpCreate, edit, print, and mail newsletters and post cardsManaging social media including Facebook, blogging, LinkedIn, Zillow, among othersManage client lists and contactsCreate and edit listings in FlexMLSPlan recognition events

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Manage and edit events, organizations and other content on PeakRadar.com to keep the site interesting and comprehensiveCompose weekly eNewslettersCreate and distribute Peak Radar Pages Organization Directory as well as any seasonal guidesSell advertising space onsite, within weekly eNewsletters, and through other programming; assisted in creating the Arts Partners program, providing incentives to nonprofits that make monetary donationsManage marketing initiatives through an… Show more Manage and edit events, organizations and other content on PeakRadar.com to keep the site interesting and comprehensiveCompose weekly eNewslettersCreate and distribute Peak Radar Pages Organization Directory as well as any seasonal guidesSell advertising space onsite, within weekly eNewsletters, and through other programming; assisted in creating the Arts Partners program, providing incentives to nonprofits that make monetary donationsManage marketing initiatives through an annual awareness campaign; attend and host "friend-raising" events and competitions as well as purchase local promos and advertisementsManage interns and volunteers through Arts Advocates programming and trainingsCreate and send PSAs to area media partners weeklyWrite arts events articles for local publications each monthAct as community outreach and liaison to art organizations and individualsManage social media initiatives particularly through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and othersAssist in planning and managing events including donor recognition, awards luncheons, gallery openings, and many others Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Assisted in community and public relations tactics to promote the brewery’s giving nature and helpful attitudeAssised in planning, organizing, and working special events including beer releases and concertsHosted beer tastings and pairings for local fundraiser donors through a rewards programGave tours and beer tastings at the breweryAssisted in managing social media channels and some web article writingActed as a community liaison between Bristol and area nonprofit… Show more Assisted in community and public relations tactics to promote the brewery’s giving nature and helpful attitudeAssised in planning, organizing, and working special events including beer releases and concertsHosted beer tastings and pairings for local fundraiser donors through a rewards programGave tours and beer tastings at the breweryAssisted in managing social media channels and some web article writingActed as a community liaison between Bristol and area nonprofit organizations Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Managed and promoted the Volunteer Information Network and Community Exchange (VINCE) online database where students found local volunteer opportunitiesCoordinated and promoted the AmeriCorps Education Awards Program for the entire UCCS campus; included four sub-programs in Nursing, Education, Childhood Development, and Pre-Collegiate programsSupervised UCCS sub-site coordinators in their AmeriCorps duties, including promotions, events, orientations, enrollments, etc.Conducted… Show more Managed and promoted the Volunteer Information Network and Community Exchange (VINCE) online database where students found local volunteer opportunitiesCoordinated and promoted the AmeriCorps Education Awards Program for the entire UCCS campus; included four sub-programs in Nursing, Education, Childhood Development, and Pre-Collegiate programsSupervised UCCS sub-site coordinators in their AmeriCorps duties, including promotions, events, orientations, enrollments, etc.Conducted yearly audits of AmeriCorps members' files and paperworkWorked through local news media and with general campus advertisements to promote programs to students and community-wide non-profitsOrganized yearly volunteer recognition event for approximately 100 membersOrganized yearly volunteer fair (in conjunction with school clubs fair) bringing approximately 40 nonprofits to campus, visited by 1,000+ students Show less