James Lindquist Email & Phone Number

Palm Springs, California, United States

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Palm Springs, California, United States

• Was the interim-CDO for almost a year while organization was looking for replacement CDO. Handled most of their responsibilities while continuing to be DOD for DAP Health from 1/2022 – 11/2022. • Collaborate with CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement major donor strategies, communications/media, individual giving programs, and events/gala that resulted in a 25% increase between 2020 and 2023 for $4.8m in revenue.• Manage and coach a team of three members to build their… Show more • Was the interim-CDO for almost a year while organization was looking for replacement CDO. Handled most of their responsibilities while continuing to be DOD for DAP Health from 1/2022 – 11/2022. • Collaborate with CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement major donor strategies, communications/media, individual giving programs, and events/gala that resulted in a 25% increase between 2020 and 2023 for $4.8m in revenue.• Manage and coach a team of three members to build their portfolios of work to meet agency goals. Also accountable for three members who are part of the support team and volunteers. • Establish customer service protocols for all donor touch-points. Developed relationship-building policies for development team. • Work closely with board members and sponsors throughout all phases of strategic and tactical planning, coordination, and execution of major events to ensure superior service and cultivate long-term donor relationships. • Increased new donors by 10% via events, signature events, donor receptions and stewardship opportunities• Implemented two new donor programs that in the first year saw over $600,000 in multiyear pledges Show less

Cathedral City, Ca

- Manage all aspects of fundraising, outreach events and donor cultivation, including the following marketing strategies: digital media, social media, and coordinating with media partners.- Help create awareness of the foundation’s mission in the LGBTQ community by joining networking groups and boards.- Implemented and created the organization’s first year-end strategic appeal that brought in $30,000 and summer appeal that brought in over $7,500.- Created and implemented the Legacy… Show more - Manage all aspects of fundraising, outreach events and donor cultivation, including the following marketing strategies: digital media, social media, and coordinating with media partners.- Help create awareness of the foundation’s mission in the LGBTQ community by joining networking groups and boards.- Implemented and created the organization’s first year-end strategic appeal that brought in $30,000 and summer appeal that brought in over $7,500.- Created and implemented the Legacy Program – within a year and a half we had 14 signed members.- Designed and implemented the first monthly giving program, “Visionary.”- Create and manage the budget for the development department and all events.- Increased the fund revenue from the annual fashion show by over 20% in the first year. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

- Designed and implemented a comprehensive stewardship and moves management program focused on donor retention and advancement to increase total contributed revenue.- Managed the cultivation and stewardship of a portfolio of approximately 150 donors.- Maintained an active schedule of personal meetings and individual social engagements with existing and prospective major donors.- Conducted personalized donor tours of the Garden and Cultural Village.- Provided information and… Show more - Designed and implemented a comprehensive stewardship and moves management program focused on donor retention and advancement to increase total contributed revenue.- Managed the cultivation and stewardship of a portfolio of approximately 150 donors.- Maintained an active schedule of personal meetings and individual social engagements with existing and prospective major donors.- Conducted personalized donor tours of the Garden and Cultural Village.- Provided information and follow-up related to simple planned giving inquiries (e.g. bequests and memos of understanding).- Created and managed event budgets, including invoice tracking and coding Show less

Palm Springs, Ca

* Author and manage annual strategic development plan of approximately $1 million * Increased revenue of gala by over fourty percent in first year of service * Manage all aspects of fundraising, outreach events and donor cultivation * Solicit and oversee major gifts, legacy gifts, and annual giving opportunities and value added partnerships* Directed the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.* Developed and wrote persuasive grant… Show more * Author and manage annual strategic development plan of approximately $1 million * Increased revenue of gala by over fourty percent in first year of service * Manage all aspects of fundraising, outreach events and donor cultivation * Solicit and oversee major gifts, legacy gifts, and annual giving opportunities and value added partnerships* Directed the design of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of prospective donors.* Developed and wrote persuasive grant proposals to potential funders. Complied with all grant reporting as required by funders.* Oversaw all special fundraising events and collaborates with volunteers to ensure their success. Created a volunteer based grant, marketing, and event leadership group.* Working with all media partners (print, TV, social, etc.) to make sure that information regarding the shelter was getting to the community* Developed and implemented a plan to increase bequests and encourage deferred gifts to the organization. * Stewarded known bequest donors and cultivates area estate attorneys and financial managers. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

* Author and manage annual strategic development plan of $1,153,750* Manage all aspects of fundraising, outreach events and donor cultivation * Helped implement online ticket sales system increasing event revenues by 30%* Co-created corporate sponsorship kit which resulted in $26,000 increase * Solicit and oversee major gifts, legacy gifts, and annual giving opportunities and value added partnerships* Manage events and development staff and develop strategic fundraising and… Show more * Author and manage annual strategic development plan of $1,153,750* Manage all aspects of fundraising, outreach events and donor cultivation * Helped implement online ticket sales system increasing event revenues by 30%* Co-created corporate sponsorship kit which resulted in $26,000 increase * Solicit and oversee major gifts, legacy gifts, and annual giving opportunities and value added partnerships* Manage events and development staff and develop strategic fundraising and cultivation events for major donors, contributors, and board members * Negotiate and manage event contracts including but not limited to vendors, travel, venues, etc. * Co-created Ambassador Council - a group of emerging professionals in their 20's and 30's who are dedicated to increasing awareness, serve clients, and raise funds to address clients needs* Act as a strategic consultant for Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Board Development Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee* Oversee grant programs including new, current and multi-year prospects. This includes capital and operational support as well as new/current projects* Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Communications and Development Staff in producing regular donor communications * Work closely with board members and sponsors throughout all phases of strategic and tactical planning, coordination, and execution of major events to ensure superior service and cultivated relationships * Work closely with Directors of other departments in order to establish needs and communication / stories from residents / clients for grants, donor, and corporate support Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

• Responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the annual Our House auction and Dinner Series• Increased annual auction revenues from $260,000 to $520,000 in seven years• Assist in recruiting and managing committee members and volunteers in event execution • Obtain corporate and community sponsorships in both in-kind donations and financial sponsorships• Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate & foundation sponsors, and individual… Show more • Responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the annual Our House auction and Dinner Series• Increased annual auction revenues from $260,000 to $520,000 in seven years• Assist in recruiting and managing committee members and volunteers in event execution • Obtain corporate and community sponsorships in both in-kind donations and financial sponsorships• Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate & foundation sponsors, and individual donors• Help in creating and implementing annual development plan and strategy Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kapa

Associate Of Applied Science, General Studies, 3.91

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

Psychology / Law