Kyle Walcott Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Serves as a member of the Executive Team, providing guidance and implementation methods to execute the foundation's strategic plan through collaboration with The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola Bottling UNITED, and the CCSF Board of Directors and Alumni Advisory Board• Building upon a lead joint investment of $40MM from The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Bottling System, cultivate a culture of giving to raise $10MM toward the successful completion of an sustainability campaign focused on sustaining scholarships in perpetuity via major and principal gifts received from alumni, corporate partners, institutional funders, high net-worth individuals, and The Coca-Cola System• Forge new partnerships with philanthropic foundations and corporate entities, specifically as a result of enhanced donor stewardship processes, and centralized storytelling that broadcasts the CCSF mission and compels others to support the vision of the foundation• Partner with Senior Manager of Operations, Strategy, & Special Projects to lead signature event fundraising efforts through reclamation of existing sponsorships and acquisition of new sponsors for the annual Scholars Banquet, an event boasting a goal of $900K in funds raised• Collaborate with Alumni Advisory Board Chair and Vice Chair to provide vision, goals and initiatives to the board's advancement committee for their year-round execution in support of the CCSF's strategic plan and team's overall efforts• Supervise the Senior Manager of Communications and the Senior Manager of Alumni and Community Engagement, guiding the vision and strategy for branding and engagement in addition to the responsibility for advancement

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Manage and grow a portfolio of five-to-seven-figure corporate, individual, and foundation donors while diversifying revenue to reach a $2.8M annual campaign goal• Consult with CEO, Chief Growth Officer, and VP of Development to execute the organization's strategic plan while acting as the main point of contact and manager of relationships with new and existing key clients and corporate partners• Raised $650K for signature fundraiser, An Evening with Scholarship, courtesy of corporate sponsorships and gifts from major donors including Chick-fil-A, Wells Fargo, McKinsey & Company• Lead marketing and brand strategy for all external donor communications to ~6.4K constituents through email, direct mail, website, and social media channels• Oversee financial management of the department's annual operating expenses for all donor cultivation and engagement methods• Responsible for a team of development professionals overseeing corporate giving, major gifts, donor relations, and data operations

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Manage relationships with high-level Foundation and Corporate donors, generally whose gifts are $25,000 or more.• Steward relationships by monitoring grant implementation, sharing relevant updates with the Foundation staff, and cultivating support with the goal of renewing or expanding the relationship.• Manage a portfolio of companies that represent some of the organization’s largest partnerships strategically aligned to our work. Seek to engage these companies in philanthropic support for BGCMA’s programs, leveraging expertise to enhance BGCMA's programming, engaging employees in volunteer opportunities and special initiatives, and developing opportunities for co-branding and consumer engagement as applicable.• Work with VP, Resource Development to leverage and effectively establish connections with new foundations and companies, assess their alignment with BGCMA, and build a pipeline for funding.• Assist in the development of tailored proposals for corporate partners and foundations that align to the organization’s strategic priorities and provide an appropriate level of recognition to donors.• Lead, supervise, mentor, and train full-time development professionals to create and implement effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for institutional donors and prospects to effectively drive results in both their individual and team portfolio.• Assist in the development of annual fundraising goals and track progress against individual and team goals.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Directly responsible for securing approximately $10 million dollars in revenue from foundations, corporations, and individuals during the span of approximately 5 years via grant proposals, philanthropic giving initiatives, and strategic partnerships• Manages the writing and submission of grant proposals and reports as well as education-based partnership proposals associated with gifts starting at $5,000 and increasing up to multi-million dollar grants• Maintains an accurate donor database through fundraising software, Raiser’s Edge, by processing donations, identifying areas of improvement, compiling periodic giving reports, tracking acknowledgment notices• Manages and responds to inquiries from executive leadership of foundations and companies seeking proper compliance of requirements and expectations outlined in grant agreements and memorandums of understanding• Evaluates success of school’s standard business operations with a focus on improving reporting procedures and conveyance of measurements in order to increase likelihood of receiving large-scale grant awards• Serves as a lead event coordinator for RCA's large-scale events including but not limited to: First Day of School Celebration, 8th grade graduation ceremonies, Amazing Shake professional skills Competitions, in-person and virtual professional development trainings, and more intimate functions such as monthly open house events catering to prospective donors• Operates as social media manager for the school’s social media platforms which consist of 319K followers on Facebook and 134K followers on Instagram; also, cultivates marketing strategies for email communications while ensuring the updating of content on the official RCA website and other social mediums including Twitter and LinkedIn• Manages communication with RCA's Board of Trustees through the scheduling of board meetings, creation and compilation of board-related documents, and maintenance of board members’ donor records

Atlanta, Ga

Greater Atlanta Area

• Responsible for managing the yearly Class Gift Campaign consisting of direct mail and online solicitation, social media content, and on-campus event planning.• Tasked with creating respective challenges and initiatives associated with improving alumni engagement and enticing Georgia State graduates to give back through the G.O.L.D. (Graduates of the Last Decade) Campaign.• Cultivate a year-round solicitation calendar designed to build collaboration among other university departments and student groups that are essential to increasing awareness about the value of philanthropy in the student experience.• Responsible for re-establishing the Student Philanthropy Council into a premier student organization consisting of undergraduate students dedicated to improving awareness about annual giving.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Managed and raised approximately $284,000 in workplace campaigns within a portfolio of 45 accounts including companies such as Country Financial, Columbia Insurance Group, and Burns & McDonnell• Met or communicated with every account’s campaign manager to identify the best methods to reach giving goals through increased employee participation, innovative campaign ideas, and key messaging• Coordinated meetings and stewardship events for specific accounts while also providing on-site assistance to mid-level management as a spokesperson for United Way-sponsored events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supervised 90+ student organizations within the Campus-Based Leadership Program• Managed an online mentoring program of 1500+ student and alumni profiles created to cultivate professional development and academic resources for website users• Managed a $100,000 budget and executed a three-day Leadership Academy designed to provide tangible skills for 58 student leaders in areas not limited to event management, budgeting, graduate education, and mental health• Coordinated and directed all programs under the 2015 Graduate School Institute for 60 students concerning graduate school preparation and post-graduate employment• Contributed to the preparation and on-site execution of two annual leadership conferences dedicated to assist 1,000 college freshmen with acclimation to campus via professional workshops, social activities and peer interaction

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Prepared weekly lesson plans made to improve student retention and academic success for the 70+ middle school students I co-instructed.• Handpicked to be in a program of ambassadors committed to engaging with potential donors at special events to promote program awareness and foster new relationships• Coordinated outreach efforts to local businesses for three school-wide events, including drafting and executing messaging and social media branding plans, invitation proposals, and donation spreadsheets• Co-hosted City Year DC's 2014 MLK Day of Service; introduced U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan and CEO of the Corporation of National and Community Service, Wendy Spencer during the program.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Social Enterprise

Bba | Marketing, Minor | Hospitality Administration, 3.20

College Preparatory Diploma