Grant Strom Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

As the Advancement Manager at Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS), I blend strategic insight with a passion for the arts, driving growth and fostering community ties. Here's what I've accomplished:- Grew business partnerships by 51%, directly sourcing 17 new relationships.- Boosted contributed operating revenue by 70% in FY2023.- Enhanced business-contributed revenue by 20% increase.- I've established the AMFS Alumni Committee, igniting long-term engagement, and directed fundraising events that consistently exceeded financial targets. - Developed and managed automated systems for lead generation using CRM platforms, enhancing partner engagement and stewardship.- Spearheaded the integration of a custom instances, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of donor management processes.- Led cross-functional teams to implement systems that increased operational productivity, such as automated reporting and communication flows.My approach combines MBA-informed strategy with hands-on execution, underscoring a commitment to the arts and community impact.

New York, New York, United States

In my tenure as Interim Director of Development for Theatre Aspen, I created and implemented major and planned gift strategies that supported organizational goals during a period of senior staffing transition. I was responsible for managing thoughtfully curated donor portfolios and signature special events such as the annual Spring Soiree and Summer Gala as well as building and managing annual and multi-year fundraising objectives for Major Gifts and Planned Giving (e.g., setting financial goals, benchmarks, and tracking reports). I oversaw my development team’s use of data tracking and input, including creating donor and prospect plans, pulling reports, and managing records. Finally, I consistently collaborated with with TA's Producing Director and Director of Marketing to develop a marketing plan to cultivate and steward new and ongoing relationships.

New York, New York, United States

As TA's Board Liaison, I provided concierge support to 32 Board members and 7 Committees (included a newly-formed Diversity Committee) while managing the creation, approval, and distribution of communications for over 40 meetings annually.

New York, New York, United States

In this role, I supported the successful expansion of TA’s Apprentice Program through screening candidates, conducting interviews, identifying and participating in events that support apprentice outreach, recruitment, and retention. I also liaised with local vendors to secure trade partnerships that enrich the apprentice’s experience.

New York, New York, United States

In this role, I provide general executive support to the President of Above the Title Entertainment, including calendar management, meeting setting and preparation, editing and sending emails, and travel coordination. I also supported the President in his various projects, including theatre productions, special events, real estate ventures, and duties as they relate to boards and committees on which he serves.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

As Music Supervisor, I am accountable for leading the compositional process including musical orchestration for a newly launched off-Broadway theater company. This includes collaborating with production teams and owners to execute on show plans in a competitive landscape.

Columbia, Maryland, United States

As Associate Music Supervisor, I worked on both domestic and international tours of “The Sound of Music”. This involved casting actors and musicians, providing supervisory support, and reorchestrating the production based on space availability within each venue.

New York, New York, United States

As Interim Music Supervisor, I facilitated the delivery of cruise ship entertainment including live events and branded experiences. This required building multiple teams of actors and musicians as well as collaborating with stage directors and production managers to coordinate live events.

New York, New York, United States

As Associate Music Director for “Carousel”, I worked on a Tony Awards-winning Broadway production. This required providing feedback on script and music alterations as well as preparing all scripts and sheet music to cast, crew, creative, and administrative staff for the production.

New York, New York, United States

As Executive Assistant for the Broadway production of “Hello, Dolly!”. I served as a primary point of contact between Scott Rudin Productions and the music department. This included acting as a pianist, conductor, and musical director to implement changes in scripts and music.

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

As Music Editor, I prepared, transcribed, and proofread all music during development for the musical production “Havana Music Hall”. Employed by Joanne Kane Music Services (JKMS), sent as a point person to deal with day-to-day operations and people management in Miami, while reporting back to headquarters in Los Angeles.

New York, New York, United States

As Assistant Music Editor, I liaised between Music Supervisor and the copying department to ensure timely coordination of music edits for orchestral rehearsals. Used music notation software to reduce a full Broadway orchestral score into a piano/vocal book, in collaboration with editors from Concord Theatricals.

Big Lake, Minnesota, United States

As Office Assistant, I read, proofed, and conducted line-by-line editing for sheet music, composer biographies, and website content.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Music (Bm), Music Theory And Composition