Dierdre Konar Email and Phone Number
Accomplished leader with experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and operational management across higher education and nonprofit sectors. Expertise includes creating customized philanthropic plans, managing complex projects, and driving organizational effectiveness through strategic growth initiatives. A strong background in technology integration and operations has contributed to raising millions in donations while fostering impactful donor relationships. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, leading organizational transformation, and implementing efficiencies to enhance engagement and results. Strengths include budget management, grant writing and management, building collaborative teams, staff development, and fostering partnerships that deepen the impact of fundraising strategies.SKILLSStrategic Planning & Execution | Fundraising & Donor Engagement | Leadership & Team Management | Philanthropic Plan Development | Grant & Proposal Writing | Data Governance | Technology Integration | Organizational Effectiveness & Growth | Budgeting & Financial Oversight | Project Management | Process Improvement | Key Performance Indicators | Major & Principal Gift Fundraising | Higher Education | Nonprofit & Arts Administration | Data Analysis | Stakeholder Engagement | Donor Relations | Events
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PresidentThe Community'S Foundation (Tcf)Glen Mills, Pa, Us
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Executive Director Of Strategy & Planning, AdvancementSwarthmore College Aug 2022 - Oct 2024Swarthmore, PaDeveloped, tracked, and managed work, processes, budgets, and communications of the Vice President of College Advancement. Built relationships with and created customized philanthropic plans for high-net-worth donors and volunteers.Led the division’s leadership committee (comprised of 16 Advancement vice presidents, executive and senior directors, and directors) to develop the framework for setting goals, strategies, and milestones. Managed staff and cross-campus projects that deepened and enhanced the impact of donor engagement.Partnered with the Vice Present’s senior team to streamline internal processes, workflows, and professional development of the ~45 divisional staff members. -
Director, Advancement SystemsSwarthmore College Jul 2013 - Aug 2022Swarthmore, PaRaised $13.5M+ from continued management of principal, planned, and major gift donors, while overseeing the operations and technical administration within Advancement.Cultivated high net worth donors through individual meetings and orchestration of small donor events around the country with the College president. Secured complex planned gifts involving a variety of assets and wrote proposals for individual and family donors.Managed three Systems staff and conducted technology vendor audit and end-user needs analysis to implement operational efficiencies, streamline training, and reduce the total number of vendor contracts. Led the division and ITS partnership in conducting a needs assessment and selection process for the acquisition of new CRM (constituent / donor database).Represented Advancement on the College’s inaugural Data Governance Committee, resulting in a framework for identifying cross-campus data gaps and developing project working groups to address needs.
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Associate Director, Individual GivingSwarthmore College Jul 2010 - Jun 2013Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United StatesRaised $1.7M+ by managing the qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of major, planned, and principal giving alumni and parent prospects. Initiated regional strategies that supported engagement of donors and volunteers. Supported annual giving fundraising efforts for major and planned giving prospects. Organized 25+ meetings and small donor-centered events with the College president and Board Chair in preparation for a capital campaign; events were in lieu of a traditional feasibility study.
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Managing DirectorMusicopia Jul 2005 - Jul 2010Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesMusicopia is non-profit music education organization in the Philadelphia region. Musicopia works with professional artists to inspire a lifelong involvement in music in preK-12th grade students.Managed all operations with primary focus on budget and fundraising strategies development, grant management and reporting, strategic planning and execution, marketing and public relations, and board support.Contributed to the development and writing of hundreds of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs, and grew the budget from ~$250K to $1M+ over nine years. Managed the preparation of comprehensive final grant reports for foundations and government entities with an average of 30-40 successful awards each year. Established and nurtured relationships with donors through personalized outreach and events. Partnered with a consultant to write a strategic plan for music education for the Chester-Upland School District, including organizing dozens of meetings with over 100 community partners, families, principals, and educators. -
Development CoordinatorMusicopia Jul 2004 - Jul 2005Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesIdentified, cultivated, and stewarded individual, foundation, and government grant donors. Wrote grants, ensured grant compliance, and maintained strong communication with stakeholders.
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Program ManagerMusicopia Oct 2001 - Jul 2004Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesFirst full-time, paid employee of the organization; helped to expand the team to nine staff members by 2010. Managed relationships with 100+ professional musicians on roster. Coordinated logistics for 15-30 community concerts each year for audiences of 200-1000. Fostered partnerships with local schools, music institutions, and community organizations to expand outreach, promote music education initiatives, and schedule 500+ annual programs.
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Legal SecretaryLaw Offices Of Woody & Falkenbach May 1993 - Jun 2000Media, PaSummer employment. Responsible for all office duties, including research, office management, file administration, greeting clients, scheduling, invoicing, correspondence, and customer service.
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Intern, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment ProgramCivigenics, Inc. At Pa State Correctional Institute-Graterford (Now Sci Phoenix) Jun 1999 - Aug 1999Collegeville, PaCompleted Reclassification Process for inmates’ release, assisted inmates with resume and cover letter writing, computerized all program materials, and helped implement tracking system for the forensic clinical program in the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program. Employed by CiviGenics, Inc., which was the largest provider of in-prison treatment programs at the time (and acquired by Community Education Centers in 2007); the program was housed in one cell block of approx. 50 inmates at the State Correctional Institute, which was the largest in PA and the 7th largest in the country at the time of employment.
Dierdre Konar Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General -
Studied Fund Development, Strategic Planning, Cultural Policy And Marketing -
American Institute Of Foreign Study, Richmond College, Florence, ItalyFine Arts And Italian Language
Frequently Asked Questions about Dierdre Konar
What company does Dierdre Konar work for?
Dierdre Konar works for The Community's Foundation (Tcf)
What is Dierdre Konar's role at the current company?
Dierdre Konar's current role is President.
What schools did Dierdre Konar attend?
Dierdre Konar attended Babson College, Drexel University, American Institute Of Foreign Study, Richmond College, Florence, Italy.
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