Justin Bauer Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

- Manage all aspects of institutional giving from government, foundation, and corporate sources, totaling more than $700,000 in cash, gifts in kind, and receivables in 2016- More than doubled number of grant awards from 11 in 2014 to 29 in 2016- Develop and articulate projects for government and private foundation grants, as well as major gifts requests- Streamline and standardize systems, including donor recognition, data collection and reporting, and gift acceptance and accounting, working across divisions to improve workflow and accomplish goals- Envisioned and produced the Museum’s first annual report in 2016, and subsequent annual reports- Coordinate government advocacy efforts, including Board and staff communication on government issues, attendance at advocacy events and legislative visits, and publicity and social media posting supporting arts funding- Led data mapping and migration efforts with IT staff and represented development division in 2016 transition from Raiser’s Edge to Tessitura databases- Track multiple deadlines and write, compile, and edit content for complex projects

Philadelphia

- Plan, write, and file grant proposals for arts nonprofits- Identify and research new sources of funding for client organizations - Develop and draft strategic planning and other documents- Revise and edit program, marketing, and web copy for client organizations

- Responsible for all institutional giving from government, foundation, and corporate philanthropic sources for major regional theater with $3.4 million budget and over $1.7 million contributed income - Write up to 80 grant applications, 40 reports, and 20 letters of intent each year, with steady annual growth in prospect base- Develop proposals for operating, capital, artistic, education, and special project support - Identify, research, and approach new government, foundation, and corporate prospects - Track, monitor, and fulfill reporting and stewardship requirements for secured funding - Maintain calendar of development obligations and update Tessitura Software database - Conduct additional structured individual and corporate prospect research and writing- Write and edit strategic planning, marketing, and development materials as necessary

Developed and wrote monthly book column, “Shelf Life,” along with other reviews and features

Ma, English

Ba, Political Science, English