Lance James Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Led PPLD’s district-wide philanthropic efforts and team, including the supervision of an Individual Giving Coordinator, a part-time Database Administrator, and a contract grant writer • Built PPLD’s culture of philanthropy with PPLD patrons, Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, PPLD Foundation Board of Directors, corporations, and foundations through annual giving, estate gifts, grants, and sponsorships• Managed and collaborated with PPLD Foundation Board of Directors and board committees (Development, Executive, Finance, Governance, and Investment)• Strategized with PPLD Foundation board members, CEO, and PPLD Leadership Team to build philanthropic plan, including individual giving, grants, estate planning, events, and corporate sponsorships• Created an annual fund campaign and stewardship plan to initiate and deepen relationships with new and existing donors resulting in a 471% increase in individual donors (350 to 2000) and a 112% increase in revenues• Retooled grants program to focus on organizational strategic priorities resulting in a 200% increase in grant awards• Appointed by CEO & Chief Librarian to serve on internal advisory committees - community needs assessment, organizational visioning, mill levy ballot initiative/campaign finance, and urban renewal• Served on PPLD Leadership Team providing strategic, fiduciary, and operational oversight for 440 full and part-time staff• Brokered acquisition of a building and resources to open PPLD’s 16th location (Calhan), effectively receiving a $500,000 in-kind gift of property and cost savings• Leveraged relationship with Comcast to file appeal with the Federal Communications Commission to earn PPLD an exemption for installation of free WIFI LiftZones, making PPLD one of seven library systems nationwide granted the distinction• Represented PPLD at community events and served as ambassador speaking at various organizations, civic groups by promoting PPLD’s mission and vision to the public

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Senior level position within the museum which plays a critical role in the museum's ongoing efforts to raise funds that allow it to continue fulfilling its mission and strategic vision. The position is responsible for all aspects of fundraising, marketing and membership, including major gifts, annual fund campaign, planned giving, grants and special events.• Developed and implemented CSPM’s fundraising plans in collaboration with the museum’s board members and staff, resulting in a 15% increase in philanthropic revenue and the single largest individual gift in CSPM history• Supervised full-time Development Assistant and part-time Marketing Assistant providing coaching and creating a collaborative work environment• Managed marketing/communications efforts and facility rentals, leading to a 40% increase in museum attendance, a 15% increase in earned income, and 10% increase in corporate sponsorships• Launched Clock Tower Society, which led to an increase of major donors from 36 to 57 in the first year• Increased annual Gift of History Benevon breakfast proceeds by 35%, attendance by 30%, and managed all event planning• Worked to cultivate strategic partnerships with Downtown Partnership, Colorado Farm & Art Market, Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, etc.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

•Support and partner with senior leadership on all major fundraising initiatives and build cultures of giving within organizations•Actively work with organizations to develop and implement comprehensive philanthropic strategies and plans, including annual giving, leadership giving, planned giving and stewardship programs, as well as seeking corporate, foundation and government gifts and grants•Develop strategies to cultivate and manage strong working relationships with leadership giving volunteers e.g. boards and development committees to identify and develop leadership giving prospects and enhance relationships with existing donors; provide volunteers and staff with the plans, information and support services they need to be effective•Create communication plans to steward donors and develop print collateral and electronic communications aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors and inform them about the positive impacts of charitable giving•Identify, develop and recommend course of action to form strategic relationships/alliances with like-minded organizations•Identify, research and cultivate new business opportunities for organizations e.g. marketing/sponsorship partnerships, fundraising initiatives and projects, special event creation and government relations

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Position was responsible for all aspects of building and managing strong partnerships with businesses, nonprofit groups and the community to develop and implement a systematic process for soliciting charitable gifts and grants and effectively managing, cultivating and stewarding donors and prospects.

After managing the MLBPAA's youth baseball program for seven years, I was offered newly created position of Vice President ofDevelopment. Led organization's Board of Trustees through strategic planning process, which resulted in a broader organizationalvision, the implementation of new business ventures and building of new philanthropic plan, including MLBPAA's first annual givinginitiatives. Cultivated new business efforts and strategic alliances, initiated national public relations campaign to achieve increasedvisibility and relevance for programs, and through a matrix managed personnel model implemented and managed organizationalefficiencies and business protocols for membership and communications departments.Under CEO's guidance, gained strong background in organizational fiscal controls participating in annual budgeting/projecting, cashflow analysis and projections and accounting. Managed all risk management policies for Legends for Youth program, Legends forYouth Dinner and Legends of Baseball Weekends. Served as primary liaison with accounting firm during annual audits and IRS Form990 procedures and preparation.All duties and responsibilities furthered ability to steward and engage donors, create meaningful business relationships, diversifyorganization's revenue streams, and deepen the organization's commitment to its vision.

Master Of Science, Physical Education

Bachelor Of Science; Bachelor Of Arts, Biology; Physical Education

NCAA scholarship baseball and soccer student-athlete.

High School