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Planned and executed courtyard concerts and customer focused catering/events for groups of 10 to 150; and managed front of house operations.

My responsibilities included donor development and stewardship, corporate and foundation support, website and social media, along with events for a beautifully restored 900 seat theater.

I developed strategy and oversaw a team engaged in donor development, membership and corporate/foundation relations for this iconic Detroit treasure. Led launch of museum's first membership campaign, bringing in 2,600 members in first 11 months; wrote successful Bloomberg Philanthropies grant resulting in $150,000 operations grant and inclusion in the DeVos Arts in Management program; conducted stewardship and cultivation efforts with individual and corporate partners.

As a development officer with the ACLU of Michigan I shared stories of clients being denied their civil rights, in order to increase support in Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. I held bottom line responsibility for events across the state, with annual gala increases in gross and net revenue, attendance, and sponsored table sales for three consecutive years. I also solicited and stewarded a portfolio of prospects capable of gifts ranging from $1,000 - $50,000.

-Increased museum membership by 20%-Worked with traditional media to publicize new exhibits and programs-Cultivated relationships and facilitated sponsorship with corporate entities-Established and directed social media efforts via Facebook, Twitter, Yelp and Foursquare-Collaborated with government, private and family foundations to create programs, exhibits and space that met the integrity and vision of the donor

Diverse management experience leading a broad range of marketing and fund raising activities for non-profit organizations. Experience with annual and capital campaigns; grant writing; event coordination; media relations; writing for brochures, newsletters and direct-mail fundraising; desktop design and print process. Experience with social media outlets, e-commerce, blog sites.

Responsible for writing, editing and design of internal and external marketing communications to support the strategic objectives of the organization. Tactics included outreach via direct mail, email and printed newsletters, and media relations. I was also responsible for maintaining the organization website and staff intranet. Increased Annual Campaign giving for 11 consecutive years, and achieved 100% board participation. Wrote successful grant proposals to Federal, Corporate and… Show more Responsible for writing, editing and design of internal and external marketing communications to support the strategic objectives of the organization. Tactics included outreach via direct mail, email and printed newsletters, and media relations. I was also responsible for maintaining the organization website and staff intranet. Increased Annual Campaign giving for 11 consecutive years, and achieved 100% board participation. Wrote successful grant proposals to Federal, Corporate and Family Foundations. Bottom line responsibility for educational and fundraising events. Show less

Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Personnel Management and Mentoring, Graphic Design and Print Traffic Coordination.