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Planned, directed and managed all development activities, including the annual fund, planned giving, membership, 7 affiliate groups, special events, sponsorship efforts for exhibitions, and donor cultivation towards $10 million annual operating budget.Significantly increased membership giving through the creation and management of 2 new donor groups, expanded giving levels, and stewardship efforts towards past constituents. Successfully created individualsponsorship efforts towards special exhibition funding yielding $50,000 yearly in new funding from individuals.Exceeded Corporate Fundraising goals securing support from over 50 businesses and corporations, including commitments for multi-year funding. Re-energized stewardship of the Dwelle Society, the Museum's planned giving society yielding new donors and confirmation of commitment from established donors.Managed a development, membership and marketing staff of 8.Leadership Team member involved in long range planning for the Museum as well as day to day management issues and decisions. Represented The Museum during the successful $83 million Cultural Facilities Campaign led by the Arts and Sciences Council. Participated in planning and fundraising efforts towards the realization of the new Mint Museum Uptown.

Served as Chief Executive Officer responsible for implementing the organization's mission through exhibitions, educational programming, fundraising, publications, outreach, facility management, and staff and Board management and development. Increased the organization's operating budget by 20%. Erased organizational deficit and established $50,000 reserve fund. Obtained initial operating support from the North Carolina Arts Council.Secured the organization's first long-term lease with the City of Raleigh. Successfully negotiated the forgiveness of a $140,000 loan balance with the City of Raleigh and City Council approval of a secured purchase price and plan for building ownership.Successfully restructured exhibition and educational focus of the organization to serve a broader group of artists and constituents, and to reach out to previously under-served populations.Established new educational and outreach programs, created opportunities for emerging artists, developed cultural exchange programs.