Jessica Teaford Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Collaborates with Advancement colleagues to design and implement a comprehensive events strategy that leads to deeper engagement from stakeholders and donors. -Works closely with the Advancement Operations team to create Standard Operating Procedures across the department to streamline workflows. -Works with Senior Leadership to set travel priorities, destinations, and timelines based on current organizational priorities. -Maintains a year-long road map of events to ensure resources including funds and staffing are taken into account.

Washington Dc

- Event lead on 30+ events a year with attendance ranging from 25-600 guests.- Clearly communicates event scope, schedules, collateral and content deadlines, and project status/action items to relevant vendors and internal partners.- Extensive knowledge of producing live, hybrid, and virtual events. Specifically producing digital content from storyboard to final product with internal and third-party vendors. Notably pivoting to a virtual Gala in 2020, which included delivering 156 dinners to participants and producing an hour-long virtual program.- Creates RFPs for existing and new vendor partners including catering, AV, and entertainment. Negotiates contracts to ensure the best price for all services.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Assisted with an annual fundraising target of $600,000.- Collaborated on all aspects of internal and select external events, developing and managing budget and production timeline, working with all pertinent vendors, liaising with any other applicable internal and external partners (including embassies and Members of Congress), coordinating seating, arranging security, and supervising the event itself.- Managed all Annual Gala actions and results; including confirming honorees, timely gift reporting, sponsor benefits, collaterals, auctions, and other key deliverables.

Bethesda, Maryland

Special Events-Responsible for an annual fundraising target of $425,000 -Oversaw the planning, coordination, and execution of special events including the Annual Gala, Children’s Ball, as well as board meetings, opening nights, and a variety of additional donor/stakeholder receptions-Responsible for stewarding relationships with event chairs, committees, event sponsors $1,000+, and new prospects-Responsible for management and coordination of staff, vendors, in-kind donors, apprentices, and volunteers to execute a wide range of events-Maintained up to date records of RSVPs, pledges, and contributions in Tessitura database-Managed the creation of marketing plans for events, in addition to facilitating production of all print and digital materials including invitations, programs, and signage.Individual Giving-Maintained and grew the donor/prospect pool by seeking and securing individual gifts up to $4,999-Created individual giving cultivation and stewardship strategies-Planned, designed, and implemented three annual direct mail appeals-Generated donor communications and coordinate e-fundraising efforts-Managed benefit fulfillment for individual donorsStaff Secretary to the Board of Trustees -Scheduled, attended, and took minutes at Board and committee meetings-Maintained Board and committee documents-Prepared Board handbooks and Board orientation materials

Fairfax Va

-Also served as the Assistant Coordinator of Outreach and Programs for Potomac Arts Academy (partner organization) - Managed 97 teaching artists throughout the year: tracking payroll, classroom visits, and maintaining quality control of programs.-Created & implemented fundraising calendars including annual campaign letters, grant deadlines, and events.-Created and maintain on-line marketing campaigns including: development of a new website and social media & digital newsletters campaigns.

Fairfax, Va

Teaching Artist-Taught six to eight week after-school programs for children ages 5-12. -Responsible for 12-20 children each class.-Used acting techniques to teach children self-confidence. -Wrote and directed short plays with the children.Board and Development Assistant -Helped to coordinate and facilitate board meetings and retreats.-Helped to develop marketing campaign schedule and materials to be sent to donors.-Planned and executed fundraising and speical events. Administrative Assistant-Created administrative forms.-Developed and implemented a teacher mentoring and training program.

Fairfax, Va

-Administrative duties: emailing and recruiting volunteers, keeping track of meetings, and writing press releases for the event.-Helped to maintain social media and viral marketing (Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr).-Responsible for marketing/branding distribution.-Tracked RSVPs and guest list for the event.-Scheduled the “day of” and running the actual event logistics.

George Mason University - Fairfax Va

-Provided all guests with a positive impression of the Center For the Arts by offering superior, individualized service.-Oversaw all public areas of venues, including the lobby, bars, and the house itself.-Maintained orderliness of the public spaces and any items that are on display.-Communicated with catering staff, box office staff, police and facilities, and maintenance.-Assisted with recruiting and training of ushers-Assisted with managing the staff of paid and volunteer ushers-Created and maintained reports with regards to attendance, lost-and-found, event information.-Provided Center For the Arts guests with accurate event information. -Ensured the experience of each patron is enjoyable and safe by enforcing rules and safety policies.-Responded to emergencies, contacting appropriate responders and managers.-Answered patron questions and resolve issues.-Performed duties of House Manager when no House Manager is present.

-Memorized and was able to answer any and all questions about performance and the venue for patrons. -Excellent customer service: successfully resolved costumer conflicts both over the phone and in person. -Proficient with Pro Venue Elite software. -Responsible for opening and closing the building during shifts.-Handled, counted, and secured all money for myself and subordinates during shifts. -Filed all subscription forms and other paperwork.-Trained new employees.

-Assisted with coordination and execution of fundraising, stewardship, and cultivation events -Handled reservation data entry in Raiser’s Edge, phone calls and email inquiries -Assisted with day-of coordinating including set-up and take-down of events

Fairfax Va

-Liaison between students of George Mason University theater department and the staff of Theater of the First Amendment. -Organized pre-show and post-show events during the 2010-2011 Season. Served as a Stage Manager for 6 professional productions.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Arts Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Theatre/Theater And Minor In Tourism And Events Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi Omega (Associate Member Consultant 2 years), Mason Players (Historian 2 years)