Christopher Parker Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•Lead the moves management process for corporate sponsor prospects from identification to stewardship resulting in the acquisition of 15 new partners and more than $100K in revenue•Prepared grant applications for private and public foundations and government programs resulting in more than $350K in programming funds; submitted individualized final reports to granters•Created new Major Donor prospect pipeline processes that enabled the team to more effectively record actions, develop next step strategies, and remain on track for individual donation targets•Managed the Neon CRM database including record maintenance, list segmentation, tracking donor actions, pledges, and donations, and training and onboarding new users•Supported in the planning and execution of the organization’s first major fundraising events, netting more than $1M in new gifts to the organization from individual donors and family foundations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

•Supported the development and maintenance of donor prospect pipeline by completing detailed research profiles on individuals and families•Developed briefs on foundation and government grant opportunities, and corporate brand partnership strategies •Proofed and edited corporate sponsor pitch decks, grant application narratives, and final reports •Managed the calendars of two Co-Executive Directors by scheduling internal and external meetings, booking travel, arranging speaking engagements, and resolving any conflicts•Reconciled all credit card receipts and invoices related to the development and executive departments and reflected the numbers in their respective budget lines on Airtable•Acted as primary staff liaison for The Bentway Board and Committee members

London, Canada Area

•Assisted the Development team in recording pertinent donor information into the Western Contributor Relations database •Processed acknowledgment letters so that donors receive proper, timely gratitude for their support and continue to feel validated in their giving•Researched various giving foundations, with like-minded missions, providing the Development team with new avenues for pursuing beneficial relationships involving financial support

•Draft and edit public affairs and public relations materials, including IMA magazine content and various community communications •Coordinate the design, production, and execution of on-site marketing communications, ensuring top priority exhibitions, public programs, and events are publicly advertised in a timely fashion•Complete all public affairs purchase orders; ensuring all expenses are properly tracked and accounted for and all budgeted funds are accurately maintained•Managing all media inquiries, including arranging journalist interviews with curators, executive leadership, and other applicable staff•Maintaining regular communication with local media and disseminating all press releases, press calendars, images, etc. in order to consistently acquire earned media

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

•Lead project management of all direct mail efforts, including content generation, copywriting, creative direction, and list segmentation•Manage portfolio of donors by establishing a sustainable relationship and achieving fundraising goals through effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship •Identify, research, and qualify prospects by analyzing individuals, corporations, and foundations•Create and implement new donor engagement tools, allowing for a more effective, team driven, moves management process•Plan, budget, and execute key fundraising events to achieve income goals; collaborate with development team and external constituents to ensure successful event

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

•Supervise three apartment buildings with over 140 upperclassmen college students•Develop programs tailored to the needs of young professionals, such as resume workshops and networking events•Catalog apartment office equipment and supplies to prevent theft and unnecessary spending•Advise apartment council, ensuring that all residential needs and accommodations are fulfilled

•Wrote and edited on season press releases that were distributed to local media thus increasing communication outlets used to reach organization’s constituents •Created mock versions of news articles with Photoshop and InDesign for use in media kits and placement on company website•Composed individualized thank you letters and distributed them to major constituents •Acted as press contact during photo calls and performances ensuring press were capable of adequately reviewing specific events•Handled organization’s social media updates in a way that effectively created public interest

•Tracked individual patron donations to retain company records for relevant tax documentation•Maintained confidential donor database in order to carry out cultivation efforts effectively•Proofread grant narrative proposals to better align writing with giving foundation’s mission•Assumed position of primary staff liaison for major fundraiser silent auction donations allowing event committee and administrative staff to be in constant communication•Processed massive donor solicitation mailings to acquire corporate sponsors for major fundraiser

•Trained new employees in company policies, procedures, and effective sales techniques •Served as acting store manager so that sales team remained consistent and motivated in providing an excellent customer service experience•Achieved individual sales goals by leveraging deep knowledge of company product•Created displays and designed layouts for store merchandise with the goal of maximizing sales •Reconciled physical stock with inventory records ensuring company had proper documentation of all merchandise

•Ensured that university policies and regulations were upheld by patrolling building and provided developmental guidance to students as needed •Wrote detailed reports for supervisor on various building wide incidents and activities•Collaborated on a team of 16 and attended weekly meetings in order to ensure a well maintained living environment •Devised and implemented programs that encourage mental growth and development within the confines of a strict budget•Counseled residents on problems pertaining to relationships, academics, social life, and health

•Researched cross-promotion opportunities with local businesses and organizations •Assisted in developing more efficient concert operations by attending product team meetings•Entered patron information into Tessitura database system broadening reach of marketing tools•Ensured group sales patrons received preferred seating during all concerts

Master Of Music, Literature & Performance - Voice Concentration

B.S., Arts Administration

The Arts Administration program is a comprehensive major with business and economics courses taught by professors in the College.