Brooke Bates Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Greater New York City Area

Supporting W&M from the satellite regional advancement office in NYC with the mission to strengthen the culture of engagement and philanthropic partnerships among the university's alumni, families and friends in NYC, the Northeast & New England.

Greater New York City Area

• Administered and stewarded members of The Apollo Circle, the Museum’s young patrons group consisting of over 400 membership households; served as primary point of contact to members and the volunteer leadership for The.
• Organized approximately 15 exclusive Apollo Circle events annually with curators and leadership, including the Apollo Circle Benefit, attended by more than 900 guests each year
• Identified, cultivated, and solicited prospective members; collaborated with Apollo Circle leadership, development, and curatorial staff in engaging current members to increase their involvement
• Executed marketing initiatives, including focus groups and surveys, to further enhance The Apollo Circle program; oversaw the production of brochures and online content

Greater New York City Area

• Development Officer for The Travel Program, 9/2015 – 7/2016
• Oversaw the full planning of each trip, including the assignment of lecturers and the development of itineraries with curatorial staff
• Acted as primary liaison between the Museum and outside tour operator; coordinated with their managerial staff to ensure the completion of all trip components; edited all digital and printed promotional materials
• Reviewed trip passengers with Museum lecturers and staff to determine prospective donors to engage

Greater New York City Area

Development Researcher-Conduct research on prospective donors in support of fundraising activities; utilize internet and subscription research tools and resources to locate, analyze and interpret financial capacity and propensity -Prepare written reports for high level review including biographical and business information, financial assets, areas of.

Certificate, French To English Translation

Activities and Societies: Certification studies included Subtitling, Medical translation, Commerical translation, translation for.

Post-Graduate Degree, American Fine And Decorative Art

B.A., French Literature

Activities and Societies: French TA; A Cappella - Reveille, Christopher Wren Singers; Delta Omicron

Summer Study, Arabic

Activities and Societies: Lived with a family and traveled the areaStudied Arabic

Study Abroad, Literature, Translation, History, Economics

Year abroad after high school

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Choir, a cappella