Kerry Dyer Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

San Francisco, Ca

San Francisco Bay Area

• Supported major fundraising transition from private to public phase of $85 million campaign to increase capacity, improve infrastructure, and renovate headquarters• Managed portfolio of 35 households with capacity range of 5-8 figures• Staffed one of KQED’s most longstanding key volunteers and their critical network of donors and prospects• Proactively addressed donor questions/issues and collaborated internally to problem solve and ensure optimal donor relations• Conducted extensive research to inform personalized strategies for cultivation, communications, events, and stewardship• Collaborated with KQED President, VP of Development, VP of Marketing, Campaign Consultant and Board volunteers to identify strategies and goals for special cultivation/stewardship events, high-level solicitation meetings, community outreach, and marketing• Teamed with KQED leadership, marketing, and architectural firm to develop campaign web presence and public-facing materials showcasing achievements, goals, and mission driven impact• Composed high-level donor communications materials including monthly e-newsletters, acknowledgments, board and donor meeting presentations, and personal touch points on behalf of KQED President and VP of Development• Tracked needs and pursued action items for KQED President, VP of Development, Major Gifts Officers, and board volunteers related to reporting, next steps, and outcomes for their personal fundraising efforts• Partnered with key board volunteers to engage their networks, plan intimate events, and conceptualize strategies for solicitation and recognition• Exercised extreme discretion and attention to detail in handling of confidential donor information• Collaboratively developed and implemented an improved system for logging and tracking revenue, confidential donor information, and moves management in Salesforce

San Francisco Bay Area

• Teamed with Chief Development Officer, Campaign Director and Campaign Consultant to support cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship efforts in raising $45 million private phase fundraising goal (of total $85 million campaign)• Planned and executed 15+ specialized events including cultivation and stewardship events, intimate dinners hosted by board volunteers, programs featuring NPR talent, and board engagement and appreciation events• Managed all event logistics including invitations/RSVPs, hiring vendors, scouting locations, and directing program • Collaborated with Senior Leadership, board members, and KQED/NPR/PBS talent to plan event structure and produce programs • Coordinated details of high-level donor meetings including scheduling, hospitality and materials needed for KQED President, Chief Development Officer, and board members• Methodically tracked action items and pursued completion of follow-up assignments from donor meetings, board meetings, and events • In charge of drafting, routing and sending acknowledgment letters, pledge agreements and additional misc. donor correspondence

San Francisco Bay Area

• Responsible for daily processing of all Development revenue from annual major donors, foundation and government grants, endowment gifts, and campaign donations (using Salesforce database)• Coordinated with finance team to ensure all revenue was coded and allocated correctly for optimal accuracy in revenue tracking • Drafted all of development team’s donor acknowledgment letters and improved multi-part circulation and editing process for KQED President, Chief Development Officer, Major Gift Officers, Foundation and Government Support and Planned Giving teams • Supported Development Events Manager in donor research, tracking RSVPs, set-up, check-in, interaction with donors, and post-event administrative work for 10+ cultivation and stewardship events• Managed physical and electronic filing of all gift and acknowledgment documentation • Committed to a consistently high level of organization to ensure efficient confidential document management and orderly workflow• Trained successor in all aspects of role and worked alongside them until they were able to perform autonomously

San Rafael, Ca

• Led monthly meetings of 30+ volunteers to cultivate prospects, promote and plan their annual holiday fundraising luncheon• Engaged committee in securing in-kind donations, volunteering at GDB campus, and hosting tables at the event• Implemented new strategies to improve attendance, active committee participation, and fundraising efforts • Volunteered to support Events Manager at multiple major fundraising events

San Francisco, Ca

• Led Youth Advisory Board, comprised of student volunteers working to promote program impact and increase participation• Facilitated successful execution of a $4,500 youth centered grant project from the Department of Children, Youth and their Families, focused on community awareness of environmental issues in the Bayview-Hunter's Point neighborhood• Strengthened partnerships with community program sites by conducting in-person meetings and surveys with school officials and teachers • Created and administered classroom evaluation surveys for teachers and students to enrich program data and curriculum • Implemented improved systems for filing, Salesforce data entry, and inventory tracking of computer and video equipment

San Francsico, Ca

• Helped to plan and execute board and major annual fundraising events (personally raised over $1K of in-kind donations for annual student showcase)• Processed and recorded donor interactions and moves management in Salesforce• Collaborated to conceptualize and implement new marketing and donor retention techniques• Created and managed systems for tracking various ongoing development projects

Mountain View, Ca

• In charge of client intake, scheduling appointments and directing a high volume of clients to relevant legal services• Worked independently to prioritize administrative and client management tasks in legal environment with critical deadlines• Coordinated efficient client/attorney communications and preparations for court dates

Boulder, Co

• Assisted attorneys in administrative tasks including drafting e-mails, composing formal letters, and transcribing• Drove major improvements to firm’s website and expanded their digital marketing presence across various search engines

Boulder, Co

• Successfully maintained high standard of customer service at one of Boulder’s most popular restaurants • Directed front of house activity while coordinating with bartenders, kitchen staff and management teams• Served high volume of customers in managing reservations, event logistics for VIP parties, television tapings, Travel Channel appearances, and weddings

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Certificate Of Achievement, Managing The Capital Campaign