Fundraising Communications• Served as principle author of reports and correspondence on multi-million dollar gifts from individual and foundation donors• Managed production of annual appeal/stewardship direct mail piece including messaging, content, design, print and delivery Donor Cultivation & Stewardship• Composed cultivation and stewardship correspondence to prospective and current donors • Managed guest lists, collateral, invitation production and briefings for high-profile dinners, luncheons and galas• Supported planning and implementation of stewardship efforts for portfolio of donors, incorporating meetings, events, mailingsDevelopment Operations • Managed fundraising database, Raisers Edge, and online communications system, Convio• Successfully completed multi-million dollar challenge and matching grant requirementsInternational Programs Development • Worked with Smithsonian leadership, external consultants and international government client on execution of projects under MOU for cultural sector development and international museum professional education and training• Traveled to Abu Dhabi, UAE to support project team on execution of international roundtable on cultural education initiatives

Marketing Campaign Management· Developed marketing campaigns utilizing interactive, social media, print strategies to generate revenue and awareness· Managed design and production of promotional collateral, direct mail and website materials for marketing campaign· Served as writer, editor and production manager for membership magazine· Prepared grant proposals, budgets and reports for government funding of tourism marketing initiatives· Managed electronic communications campaigns and databases for external correspondencePublic Relations Spokesperson· Developed and distributed press releases, email pitches, talking points, media kits and supporting materials· Served as public spokesperson; Utilized all forms of strategic media relations efforts including live television appearances· Cultivated direct relationships with print, web, broadcast and radio media contactsComprehensive Advertising Planning and Administration· Developed themes and copy for advertising campaign to communicate key messages and promote programs and events· Managed and executed comprehensive multi-media advertising budget including partnerships, trades and contracts· Negotiated advertising contracts and coordinated placement for print publications, interactive and broadcast media

Donor Cultivation, Event Planning and Project Management· Developed and produced fundraising appeals, donor correspondence and special event invitations· Planned events, including fundraisers, private functions and related stewardship activities· Conducted research and coordinated cultivation efforts for potential individual, foundation and corporate supporters· Assisted consultant with Capital Campaign planning and implementationGrants Management· Met requirements for multi-million dollar federal grant and state, county, municipal, foundation and corporate grants· Worked with auditors, government representatives, executive, financial and program staff to fulfill grants management responsibilities and reporting requestsSupport Development, Operations & Finance and Executive Leadership Teams· Prepared Development campaign and financial reports and presentations for Executive Leadership, Board of Trustees· Managed organization's development database, website, financial records and file server· Provided executive support to President, Dir. of Development, Dir. of Operations & Finance, Board of Trustees

• Assisted event management consultant with marketing and retail sales for annual two-week arts festival

• Assisted Director with planning, production and management of three-day event showcasing 30 national artisans