• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors for major gifts and donations• Strategically manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors and prospects, while curating engaging and educational donor-centric activities• Create annual Resource Development Plan which includes fundraising strategies to further identify and develop pipeline of annual giving donors, major gift donors and grant support• Supervise logistics and fundraising for two annual signature events - Youth of the Year Awards Celebration and Golf Tournament (Gross $325,000)• Collaborate with Marketing Director to create direct mail campaign, online giving strategies and consistent messaging to donors and prospects that align with the mission• Standardize usage of Donor Perfect (CRM) for tracking, reporting, and donoracknowledgements• Write annual appeal letters, tax acknowledgement letters, email blasts, funding proposals and one-on-one outreach to donors• Oversee grant writing and reporting for approximately 25 grants per year• Implement resource development strategies to meet and exceed budget goals.• Develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with corporations and businesses• Oversee public relations, communications and marketing plan

• Responsible for website development, monitoring and updates. • Liaison with local media for all press releases, press conferences, and crisis management.• Design all print materials for Club including brochures, flyers, signage and microsites for fundraising and event registration.• Create and implement communication strategy to include quarterly newsletters to over 2,000 friends of BGCAA and weekly updates to Board and staff. • Collaborate with Development Associate and Chief Professional Officer to oversee all communication to insure consistency and compliance with national standards.• Assist with Grant Research and Grant Writing during management transition.

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• Responsible for goal-setting, planning, and budgeting to further the mission of the New Bedford Art Museum • Direct the day-to-day operation and resources of the museum• Hire, direct and supervise museum personnel and volunteers• Create action plan to provide funds required to ensure the museum’s current and long term financial viability• Research and develop grant applications and annual appeal packages for exhibitions and education programs• Serve as liaison to the Board of Trustees, community, museum members, area cultural and educational organizations, businesses, government and key constituent groups• Prepare and dispense news releases and promotional material to ensure positive image of the museum

• Created and executed sponsorships at the Kids 4 Kids 5K Run/Walk in Los Angeles.• Worked with developers to create custom micro-sites for sponsor driven programs including the Kids 4 Kids Run/Walk, World’s Biggest Playgroup, and a national partnership with the Young Chefs Academy. • Developed detailed event budgets and timelines for all marketing campaigns.• Supervised vendor contracts, site selection, and event details for all marketing programs. • Collaborated with advertising sales, marketing, and management to develop the 2009 marketing plan. • Researched and developed philanthropic elements for all TPG programs. • Redesigned and produced the World’s Biggest Playgroup at the Mall of America reflecting a 15% cost savings.

• Proposed and produced added-value events for FedEx, Aetna, and CDW.• Created multi-category merchandising ideas to increase advertising revenue. • Managed the 2006 Inc. Sales Meeting. • Produced the Inc. Scavenger Hunt in New York City for 150 competitors, with 25 limousines and 10 clue locations.

Event Marketing Director (2/00 - 06/04))• Planned and executed events to promote client relations nationwide and increase advertising revenue through added-value programs.• Managed Event Marketing Department including supervision and training of Event Marketing Manager and freelancers. • Created customized golf tournaments, ski retreats, dinners, conferences, editorial speaking engagements, award programs, wine tastings and panel discussions to strengthen client relations and promote the brand.• Managed all event details including research, site selection, contract negotiations, budgets, timelines, invitations, development of collateral pieces, signage, audio-visual requirements, menus, transportation, barters, on-site management and event evaluation.Event Marketing Manager (12/97 - 2/00)• Set nationwide standards for FORTUNE events.• Designed and produced annual FORTUNE 500 events including an annual ski event and golf tournament.