Kaley A. Rigdon Burgmeier Email & Phone Number

Dubuque, IA, US

Dubuque, Iowa, United States

Dubuque, Iowa, United States

As the Director of Annual Funds and Alumni Engagement at the university, I lead strategic efforts to meet our annual fund target of $1 million while overseeing the Associate Director of Annual Funds and Alumni Engagement. With over 10,000 active alumni, I prioritize fostering strong connections and philanthropic support through strategic segmentation and.

Dubuque, Iowa, United States

• Responsible for the primary oversight, development, and execution of alumni engagement programs and serves as the direct liaison between Clarke University and its over 10,000 active alumni. As Director of Alumni.
• Staff Assembly Executive Board
• Inauguration Planning Committee

Dubuque, Iowa Area

• Increased overall market revenue by planning and managing Dubuque's March for Babies and Signature Chef's Auction, resulting in aggressive and sustainable year over year growth
• Cultivated, executes, and monitored development strategies to enhance solicitation and stewardship of donors
• Developed "Case for Support" presentations for prospects and constituents
• Established strong, lasting partnerships with donors and corporate sponsors to maximize mission support
• Researched corporate partner and prospect needs, concerns, and objectives in order to create impactful sponsorship proposals & maximize mission support.
• Coached and guided volunteers in the execution of special events and achievement of expected outcomes, including a Board of Directors and multiple volunteer leadership teams

Dubuque, Iowa

• Maximized sales of digital and custom products in a $1.9 million territory comprised of 118 schools
• Delivered daily sales presentations and demos via Clearslide; prepared on-campus visits as needed
• Managed a calling strategy to prioritize prospects and identify new opportunities (60+ calls daily)
• Strategized unique sales support tactics to market to otherwise non-responsive instructors
• Coordinated implementation and training for all new and existing digital users
• Built reciprocal relationships with bookstore managers and textbook buyers

Dubuque, Iowa

• Managed the Dubuque, IA recruiting territory and related high school profiles (75+ applications)
• Processed Northern Iowa and Minnesota prospective and admitted students (237+ applications)
• Recruited students daily through individual appointments, group presentations, and College Fairs
• Prepared scholarship and merit packages based on each prospect's unique credentials
• Collaborated with high school guidance counselors to schedule one on one meetings with students
• Coordinated with alumni and coaches to assist with specialized recruitment programs and events

Dubuque, IA

• Assisted with the coordination of the annual Women’s Giving Circle summer fundraising event
• Updated an active Women’s Giving Circle member list and requested past-due membership fees
• Collaborated with 150 non-profit partners to ensure consistent messaging via the Online Giving Center
• Facilitated the Online Giving Center webpage update to increase donation potential
• Published online Success Stories for 50+ partners to illustrate need and value to the community
• Completed baseline research and analysis on creating an effective community needs assessment

Dubuque, IA

• Created numerous press releases, PSAs, and radio commercials to advertise three summer shows
• Designed group sales letters that targeted various key audiences in the tri-state area
• Assisted with grant writing and 12 summer fundraising requests
• Created and analyzed audience, parent, actor, and artist surveys for the high school and youth musicals
• Co-advised 15 elementary school children enrolled in the Youth Marketing Crew for Shrek the Musical