Terry Selucky Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

United States

• Versatile fundraiser and communications strategist working with clients including U.S.VETS, LA Family Housing, Cure CMD, A Foundation Building Strength, Vote Run Lead, Global Detroit, Ocean Park Community Center and.
• I've earned $40+ million in grants, contracts, and major gifts for clients from various institutions including government agencies (LAHSA, SCAG, HUD, VA, LAMTA, San Diego… Show more
• I've earned $40+ million in grants, contracts, and major gifts for clients from various institutions including government agencies (LAHSA, SCAG, HUD, VA, LAMTA, San Diego Water Authority), government-adjacent.

New York, NY And Los Angeles, CA

• Copywriter developing targeted campaigns to increase revenue, visibility, and brand recognition
• Writer published in BUST magazine, Time Out New York, New York magazine, Journal of Screenwriting, Not for Tourists books, and more
• Screenwriter, director, and producer

Santa Monica, CA

• Wrote and compiled grant proposals, reports, and other correspondence to private and public institutions
• Researched new grant opportunities and built relationships with new and existing institutional donors
• Exceeded fundraising goals by securing grants ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000+
• Provided communications support through newsletters, individual appeals and web copy
• Assisted with grant calendar management and data entry

New York, New York

• Managed all content generation for $2.5MM, five-region organization, including fundraising documents such as proposals and reports, plus marketing collateral and public relations materials
• Acted as lead writer, working closely with senior leadership to write op-eds, speeches, letters, personal appeals, and talking points
• Led Communications team in multi-channel marketing efforts, building the size and quality of our audience
• Assisted with total rebrand including new logo… Show more
• Assisted with total rebrand including new logo, mission, and tagline Show less

New York, New York

• Generated all development communications including letters of intent, grant proposals, thank-you letters, annual reports, and grant reports
• Increased institutional giving, repeat gifts, and multi-year gifts
• Acted as lead writer, working closely with top-level leadership to write op-eds, speeches, letters, personal appeals, and talking points
• As the only non-director-level employee to sit on the Executive Committee, led an initiative to refine organizational mission… Show more
• As the only non-director-level employee to sit on the Executive Committee, led an initiative to refine organizational mission, identity, and infrastructure
• Secured partnership with book writer to chronicle historic leadership transition

New York, New York

• Wrote sales presentations for the Oprah Winfrey Network, Travel Channel, Science Channel, TLC and Military Channel
• Liaised with senior-level sales executives to translate brand message into brief, dynamic pitch
• Collaborated across departments to create final presentations for Upfronts

Chicago, IL

• Lead copywriter in boutique advertising/marketing agency
• Editor and writer for several Hyatt newsletters, including Melange (diversity), Edge (corporate communications) and Destinations (fractional ownership/leisure), defining a unique voice and style for each
• Specialized in digital marketing, helping to create online World Wide Guide for 250+ Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
• Conceptualized and wrote taglines, plus online, email and print ads
• Copyedited Hyatt collateral

Brooklyn, NY

• Designed media launch for emerging online real estate business
• Created marketing and press plans to heighten visibility
• Developed and strengthened existing partnerships to drive web traffic and expand audience
• Leveraged Twitter tools, Facebook, and blogs
• Wrote and edited blog posts

New York, NY

• Designed marketing strategies including digital and print ads
• Cultivated media contacts and developed strategic partnerships
• Increased web traffic and heightened classictravel.com's presence in the luxury market

Co-founded a theater company that produced only original work, selected season and produced plays that reflected the company's mission, ensured that associates and guest artists and communicated effectively.

Worked with high-school age students to develop story, plot, dialogue, scenes, and a full-length play which we produced over the course of one semester.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Playwriting

Graduated magna cum laude

Master'S Degree

Education record