Kristen Walsh Email & Phone Number

Macungie, Pa, Us

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

Responsible for developing and executing donor acquisition strategies to increase membership, annual gifts, capital campaign gifts, endowment gifts and special campaign contributions.Manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and ongoing relations including:• Oversee membership renewals and lapsed membership appeals• Conduct research and proactive outreach to identify potential corporate, foundation and individual donors and present planned giving opportunities• Craft donation proposals for individuals, foundations and corporations and perform timely follow-up after receipt of proposal• Solicit and secure gifts in support of HBMS unrestricted funds, as well as programmatic funding• In conjunction with the VP/Managing Director and President, recruit top-level business and community leaders to serve as co-chairs, honorees, and committee members• Serves as primary staff liaison for the Development Committee and special initiatives such as the Brick By Brick, Stone By Stone operating campaign• Create and generate reports via Raiser’s Edge• Institute systems and protocols to support all development operations and projects and ensure the integrity of the development database(s)• Manage donor, gift record keeping processes and files• Implement a Moves Management system at HBMS to enhance donor communication and solicitation strategies• In conjunction with the Institutional Advancement Database Coordinator, manage the pledge reminder and acknowledgement programs• Develop concept, plan and execute a minimum of six donor relation events annually• Oversee the work of the Development Coordinator and appropriately delegate tasks and activities to him/her• Attend community events related to donor cultivation and participate in outreach activities and performances outside of regular business hours

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase museum visits and tour admissions while providing high-quality visitor experiences through general admission and custom tours. Responsible for hiring, training and scheduling of part-time guides, blacksmiths, docents, and visitor center staff. Primary responsibilities for Point of Sale operations, including training and working collaboratively with Director of Finance. Ensures good communication for visitors, volunteers, and part-time staff to promote heritage tourism in the community.

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Enhance the volunteer program to include community engagement around the mission of Feed the Children● Continued all prior responsibilities from Feed the Children Volunteer Coordinator position● Improved volunteer engagement through standardized communication and online scheduling● Increased volunteer base from 600-1,700 in two years● Trained other Volunteer Coordinators throughout Feed the Children to accurately obtain and report volunteer data ● Increased number of Lehigh Valley organizations and businesses partnering with Feed the Children● Increased awareness of Feed the Children through outreach and speaking engagements● Managed outreach and onboarding of Title I schools to Feed the Children’s Teacher Store● Created a database to accurately capture and report on teacher visits and product taken from the Teacher Store

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Recruit, train, manage, and engage volunteers to pack relief boxes on an assembly line● Recruited volunteers from various channels and resources● Standardized the volunteer intake and scheduling process● Created individual and group volunteer training processes● Created volunteer partnerships with area businesses and organizations● Ensured a positive volunteer experience through interaction, communication, and rewards● Gained experience with Better Impact/Volunteer Squared database software● Received Lehigh University’s Bridge Builder award for significant and impactful engagement with student volunteers

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

Oversee operation of the 1741 Gemeinhaus, 1744 Single Sister’s House, 1752 Apothecary, and 1758 Nain-Schober House● Managed staff, interns, and volunteers including training, scheduling, and motivating● Increased museum sales and ensured positive guest experiences● Solicited and reported visitor data● Maintained collections through regular cleaning, care, and supervision● Implemented and supported an HBMS-wide social media plan● Standardized sales, communication, and data capture at Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts● Researched and created a walking tour - 1st person walking tour on deaths in Bethlehem● Gained experience with Raisers Edge, Constant Contact, CounterPoint, and Past Perfect

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

Schedule and book school tours● Supervised museum teachers and volunteers● Created a work schedule for museum teachers and site coordinators● Completed an EITC grant application for educational funding

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

An internship with the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. Worked on a proposal to make the 1741 Gemeinhaus ADA compliant, updated the Equal Opportunity Book and created an Equal Opportunity PowerPoint presentation for handicapped patrons.

Masters Degree, Museum Studies

Ba, History