Daphne Mayer Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

- Connect museums, archives, and other collecting institutions with funding opportunities for conservation treatment and collections care and support them through the grant-writing process.- Raise awareness of the CCAHA's varied services and broaden the CCAHA's client base, especially in underserved communities.

Easton, Pa

- Provide creative leadership in the development and implementation of educational programming and exhibits at the National Canal Museum and throughout the Corridor.- Oversee the operation of the National Canal Museum, the Josiah White II canal boat, and associated collections and facilities according to AAM and Smithsonian Affiliate standards.- Supervise archives, facilities, education, and visitor services staff and volunteers.

Easton, Pa

Oversees daily operations at the National Canal Museum, coordinates special events such as dinner cruises on the Josiah White II canal boat, and ensures quality experiences and excellent customer service for visitors.

Hudson, Ny

Formulated strategies to generate membership growth including recruitment promotions, incentives to upgrade, and special appeals to lapsed membersDevised and implemented changes to the membership structure and benefits for businesses and individuals and developed membership print materials (brochure, member cards and forms) to reflect the new structure Created reports to track key indicators of the membership and volunteer programs and to analyze trends for senior staffDrafted and produced all written correspondence to members including solicitation and acknowledgment lettersProduced electronic communications such as volunteer e-newsletters and member event invitations using Constant ContactPlanned and executed events such as member exhibition previews, behind-the-scenes experiences for supporters, and volunteer training and appreciation daysMaintained and updated the Partnership’s constituent database (Abila Fundraising 50) including the processing of all membership gifts

Freemansburg, Pa

Introduced the basic theories and practices of archaeology to 4th grade students (60 to 100 students per day) and facilitated their excavation of the historic Geissinger Grist Mill

Easton, Pa

Part of a team providing historic mule-drawn canal boat voyages for visitors to the National Canal MuseumPresent historic narration during the 45-minute cruise, handle and steer the canal boat, and care and driving of mule colleagues (Hank and George)

Easton, Pa

Presentation of STEM curriculum-based experiential learning sessions (focusing on the concepts of friction and buoyancy) for school groups attending Immersion Days at the National Canal Museum

Bethlehem, Pa

Responsible for daily operations and activities at the Burnside Plantation, a 6.5 acre historic farmCoordination of educational hands-on programs for school students, linked to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's curriculum standardsCreation and delivery of innovative family-friendly activities such as natural dyeing and feltmakingOrganization of events targeted at adult audiences, including mead tastings, colonial cooking demonstrations and blacksmithingManagement of a team of docents, volunteers and Experience Facilitators

Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Uk

Development of innovative interpretation and programming for Little Moreton Hall (a Tudor moated manor house), Alderley Edge, Hare Hill Gardens and other countryside sitesDelivery of a series of engaging festivals based on the Tudor agricultural calendar which resulted in repeated visits by a number of familiesAdministration of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant to redevelop Little Moreton Hall's exhibitions and interpretation, including a virtual tour for visitors unable to access the upper floors due to mobility issues,sourcing and commissioning of a Tudor fourposter bed and new interpretive panelsFurthering of partnerships with groups such as schools, National Trust Friends and local U3AResident keyholder and duty manager at Little Moreton HallManagement and training of a team of costumed interpreters and visitor experience internsMaintenance of Little Moreton's online presence through a website, Facebook page and Twitter feedInterim fixed term contract position providing leave coverage

Bradford, United Kingdom

Interim position to secure corporate and foundation sponsorship for the 2013 Bradford International Film FestivalNegotiation of sponsorship packages, drafting of contracts and delivery of sponsor recognition benefitsCoordination with internal and external stakeholders, often at senior levelsPresentations in formal and informal settings

National Railway Museum, York, Uk

Production of concise and meaningful research on fundraising prospects (both organizations and individuals) to support the development teams at each of the Group's four museums: The Science Museum (London), National Railway Museum (York), National Media Museum (Bradford) & Museum of Science and Industry (Manchester)Proactive prioritization and time management to fulfill deadlines and internal customer expectations with minimal oversightImplemented a regular wealth screening of individual donors to identify those with potential for Patrons programsIntensive use of and maintenance of the Groups's constituent database (Raiser's Edge) as well as WealthEngine, TrustFunding and Lexis NexisInterim position providing maternity leave coverage

Holy Trinity, York, United Kingdom

Established a pilot geocaching trail at select Churches Conservation Trust churches to attract and engage more families and other visitors to out-of-the-way sites in the North Yorkshire Region

Yorkshire Museum, York, Uk

Assisted curatorial staff with artifact identification and documentation and development of exhibit displays, including a display of the partial skeleton of a Roman gladiator recently discovered during renovations to the museum buildingProduced an analysis of a set of coin clippings, including measurements, photographs and a historical reviewDocumented collection items in AdLib database including updating existing records with location changes as well as creating new records for Egyptian artifacts and coins from the Vale of York hoardCreated digital images of historical photographs from glass slide negatives using scanning equipment in conjunction with Photoshop

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Grant management from initial solicitation through final evaluation report to grantors, including submission of hundreds of grant applications and internal administration of received grantsExtensive use of Raiser's Edge, Crystal Reports and Excel in tracking gifts and generating a variety of quantitative reports on grants and other fundraising dataStewardship of nearly 200 Leadership Circle Members (donors of $1000 and above)Coordination of fundraising efforts for major gifts from private sources, including renewals and tracking of lapsed donors to promote continued engagementOrganization and facilitation of special events for donors and other constituents ranging from receptions to more adventurous outings such as tagging hellbender salamanders in a Pennsylvania stream. Handled all aspects from identification of the audience to post-event evaluationManagerial responsibility for a Donor Research Assistant, including encouraging professional development

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Creation of promotional and fundraising materialsAlumni, donor and public relationsSpecial event planning and implementationMaintenance of the Advance alumni and donor database

Canberra, Australia

Summarized meetings with Australian officials; updated Human Rights Report on Australia for 2000; Drafted diplomatic cables, emails and ambassadorial correspondence; Coordinated positions with foreign embassies; held Secret security clearance

Bethlehem, Pa

Created a reference manual for databases containing various forms of business data; collected business data on multinational companies using the internet and analyzed success of the method

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Cultural Heritage Management

Activities and Societies: Treasurer, Wentworth College Common Room CommitteeCore coursework encompassed a broad knowledge of the current.

Anthropology And Archaeology, Gpa 4.0

While working for the University of Pittsburgh, I was able to indulge my growing interest in archaeology and heritage by taking 27 credits.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations And Affairs; Certificate In International Security, Gpa 3.81

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Affairs, Gpa 3.78

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa; Program for the Exceptionally Gifted Academic Achievement Scholar, Mary Baldwin Honors Scholar.