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Springdale, Ar, Us

In partnership with the CEO and board of directors, inform the long-term vision and strategic direction of the organization during a time of exciting growth and evolution.

Springdale, Ar, Us

Serve as a member of the executive team and oversee fundraising and membership operations to support an $8m+ operating budget Work with the board and executive leadership to finalize design plans for the 54-acre downtown Springdale campus vision and launch a capital campaign to support the $40m+ project Lead the Development Council, engaging corporate and community leaders in JCF’s impact Collaborate with department heads to enhance existing and create new programs designed to engage diverse audiences and funders Develop and implement new relationship-based and data driven strategies to scale contributed and membership revenue to bolster growth for the organizationImplement new data collection and reporting processes around guest and member experiences to inform priorities and strategies for the board and staff Connect with NWA nonprofit, foundation, corporate, municipal and community partners and supporters regularly to maintain a positive and working relationship with those we serve About The Jones Center:The Jones Center is a 220,000 square-foot recreation, sports, performance, and community gathering facility in the heart of Springdale, the most diverse city in Arkansas. The Jones Center's amenities include an indoor Jr. Olympic pool complex, fitness center, conference center, the region’s only indoor ice arena, and RUNWAY Bike Park situated along the Razorback Greenway trail system. Through a variety of camps, programs, and activities for all ages, the Center serves 600,000 visitors per year. The Jones Center also serves more than 100 nonprofits who lease office space at below-market value in its Springdale JTL Shops and Rogers Center for Nonprofits campuses.The Center is currently re-imagining its 54-acre Springdale campus through a Design Excellence Grant awarded by the Walton Family Foundation. This will be a transformative project for the region and more information is coming soon.

Bentonville, Ar, Us

Created and led institution-wide strategies for major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, gifts of art, membership, donor engagement and travel, and endowment to support a $40m+ operating budget and $100m endowment campaign Oversaw executive-level strategies and operations for four business units across two sites--Crystal Bridges and the Momentary--with a combined annual operating budget of $10m+.Grew a team of 3 to a team of 14 during significant organizational growth and change, implementing best practices in culture building, change management, crisis communications, and results-driven coaching. Facilitated executive-level communications for regional, national, and international stakeholders and board relations. Collaborated with department heads to create strategies for engaging diverse audiences and funders in economic access outreach, K-12 field trips, culinary programs, art and music experiences, lectures and speaker programs, trails and grounds experiences, exhibitions, library programs, and more. During my tenure, fundraising productivity grew 219% across all vehicles of giving and donors retention was maintained at 75-80%.Maintained accountability standards to donors and ensure compliance with the code of ethical principles and standards of professional conduct for fundraising executives.Other titles held during this tenure: Director of Development.

Bentonville, Ar, Us

Secured private gift support for the museum through major gifts, sponsorships, and grantsLaunched planned giving strategies for Crystal Bridges, ensuring long-term support of the museum's mission and programsSupervised the membership department and provided strategic leadership to ensure positive relations with nearly 10,000 member households. Membership recruitment goals exceeded expectations with more than 3,000 new members joining and a retention rate of 80%. Supervision responsibilities ended at the end of the year due to a division restructure and my focus shifted to solely major gift initiatives.

Bentonville, Ar, Us

Managed the Museum's membership program, overseeing strategy, planning, and implementation of recruitment, retention, and engagement tactics for 7,500 Members to raise $1.3 million annuallyPlanned and executed Member programs including artist meet and greets, Member receptions, and artinfusion Member events ranging from small group VIP experiences to large programs with more than 500 participantsEstablished and managed the artinfusion Ambassador leadership committee to grow participation in artinfusion membership, engaging young professionals ages 21-40s in the Museum's mission. These efforts helped to double artinfusion membership and participation between 2013 and 2014.

Fayetteville, Arkansas, Us

Managed annual giving program, working with the Dir. of Donor Engagement to raise $764,000 annually from nearly 1,000 individual donors through a variety of strategies including direct mail, email, social media, special events, and donor-centered conversations. Increased donations by 17% ($111,000) in FY13 from previous year

Fayetteville, Ar, Us

Advised international students on academic and employment issues relating to F-1 immigration regulations. Created a new, more comprehensive student orientation process for incoming international students. Collaborated with professors and administrators across multiple departments as an advocate on behalf of international students, helping students navigate complex immigration regulations and campus policies.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Conducted global diversity strategy research and recommended best practices across international markets. Reviewed and offered recommendations on how to more efficiently execute the talent pipeline process. Facilitated departmental monthly budget audit. Left role to pursue Master’s degree.

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Piloted association-wide international employee recruitment, retention, training, and engagement strategies to support staffing needs for Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA non-profit resort and conference centersDeveloped and taught hospitality and cultural competency trainings for senior directors and emerging talentPublic speaker and YMCA representative at international convenings in Ukraine, Canada, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil

Ma, Communication

Ba, Mass Communications/Public Relations With A Minor In Spanish, Summa Cum Laude

Study Abroad, Intermediate Spanish Language And Culture

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