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Los Angeles, California, United States

A key member of the leadership and Advancement teams responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive strategies to support the organization's mission and programs and increase the capacity of the institution’s fundraising operation. Reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the VP, Advancement and the Executive Vice President to build and lead a development operations department, cultivate relationships with donors and grant makers, and drive philanthropic… Show more A key member of the leadership and Advancement teams responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive strategies to support the organization's mission and programs and increase the capacity of the institution’s fundraising operation. Reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the VP, Advancement and the Executive Vice President to build and lead a development operations department, cultivate relationships with donors and grant makers, and drive philanthropic initiatives to advance the Skirball impact and sustainability.1. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: In close collaboration with the CEO and VP,Advancement, cultivates and maintains relationships with individual donors, foundations,corporations, and government grant makers to secure financial support. Focuses on donordatabase management and a large gift strategy to support both ongoing operations anda major new capital project. Identifies and engages natural partners from within theorganization and the board of trustees.2. Management: Trains and supervises a development department whose activities include major gifts, grants management, corporate giving, planned giving, and membership. Provides mentorship, guidance, and supervision to the development department,fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.3. Fundraising Events: In close collaboration with major gifts operation and the VP, PrivateEvents or appropriate member of their team, oversees the planning and execution offundraising and donor appreciation events.4. Membership: In close collaboration with the visitor experience team, maintains andgrows membership revenue and the membership to donor pipeline.5. Budget Management: Manages the development budget, ensuring resources areallocated effectively to support fundraising goals and activities.6. Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilizes donor data to evaluate performance, trackprogress towards goals and inform decision-making. Show less

Pasadena, California, United States

Development Manager and grant writer of foundational giving portfolio of 2.5m in 2024 (25-30 foundations). Recently awarded Yield Giving grant from Mackenzie Scott ($2,000,000) alongside 250 organizations out of 6,000. Oversee Database coordination and retrieval, support data and grant reports, as well as budgets.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Grant writer for all government, foundation, and corporate grants. Managed budgets, program database, program outcomes and statistical data analysis for all reports. Reported daily to Artistic Director. Reported to board monthly. Successfully brought in at least $250,000 of new foundational and government grants.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Managed and curated multiple events for students from all graduate schools on University Park Campus (serving upwards of 30,000 students). Collaborated with The Geffen, The LA Philharmonic, The University Club to create unique social experiences for our students. This was a year paid and appointed position by the Graduate Student Government.

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Director of creative development, financier relationships, targeting fiscal sponsorships, labs, grants, and other fundraising initiatives for narrative film and theatre projects. Managed evolving team and oversaw execution of responsibilities over the course of several film projects timeline (incubation to sale). Executive Producer, Co-Producer, Producer, and Director on various projects. Brought in collaboration with Pop Up Theatre to produce play and film Dope Queens (dopequeensmovie.com)… Show more Director of creative development, financier relationships, targeting fiscal sponsorships, labs, grants, and other fundraising initiatives for narrative film and theatre projects. Managed evolving team and oversaw execution of responsibilities over the course of several film projects timeline (incubation to sale). Executive Producer, Co-Producer, Producer, and Director on various projects. Brought in collaboration with Pop Up Theatre to produce play and film Dope Queens (dopequeensmovie.com). *Remains an active creative consultant and producer with TLP on consistent basis. Show less

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Founder and lead artistic and executive director of all productions. Facilitated funding for public productions totaling $200,000.00. Developed relationships, single-handedly brought in clientele for private productions and donations. Major clients include: The Actors Fund, The American Cancer Society, Donna MacMillan (Cargill Corp.), The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Palm Springs Art Museum, and Culver Studios. Founded company policies, negotiated artistic performer and licensing contracts with… Show more Founder and lead artistic and executive director of all productions. Facilitated funding for public productions totaling $200,000.00. Developed relationships, single-handedly brought in clientele for private productions and donations. Major clients include: The Actors Fund, The American Cancer Society, Donna MacMillan (Cargill Corp.), The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Palm Springs Art Museum, and Culver Studios. Founded company policies, negotiated artistic performer and licensing contracts with agents, publishers, and unions such as Dramatists Inc., Samuel French, Actors Equity. Negotiated insurance contracts. Hired, trained, and managed a team of 50 guest artists, playwrights, managing director, associate producers, stage managers, and interns. Developed strategic marketing campaigns for private and public sectors. Developed patronage program and hosted events targeting future audiences. More than tripled public audience. Led donor cultivation strategies and programming events. Produced, directed, developed for 10 productions – acted as visionary, writer, and lead producer.*Continued collaborations as consultant producer/director until 2019. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, English / Narrative Studies

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Dramatic Writing