Luis Fortes Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

--Lead and promote membership of Community Servings’ major gifts program, The Chef’s Table, through special events such as private cooking demonstrations, annual gala, volunteer days, kitchen tours, etc. to increase the number of, and revenue from, major gifts. --Collaborate with Development leadership, CEO, and Board to raise $2M+ in major gifts.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

--In collaboration with the Director of Development, the Executive Director and program leadership, led cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for a portfolio of 150+ individual donors and prospects, identifying and qualifying donors who have the capacity to increase giving.--Developed and implemented a strategy to build the organization’s individual giving program, including annual giving, mid-level giving and major gifts. --Designed a series of cultivation and stewardship events that connect donors to Community Catalyst programs and mission.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

--Cultivated, solicited and stewarded a diverse $750,000 portfolio of 200+ donors to City Year--Created and directed City Year Greater Boston's mid-level program for $1,000+ donors, Idealist Circle--Assumed all responsibilities of Individual Giving Manager

Boston, Massachusetts

--Oversaw volunteer committee and event management process for City Year Greater Boston's Legal & Investment Community Breakfast fundraising events, with collective revenue of nearly $1M. --Cultivated, solicited & stewarded a 100+ donor portfolio, each with a $1,000+ giving capacity.--Developed strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit leadership-level support and multi-year commitments from new donors and existing corporate partnerships.--Reported directly to Managing Director of Development and Communications

Boston, Massachusetts

--Implemented comprehensive communication / customer service plan with applicants while managing and supporting their conversion by collecting recommendations before key dates. --Collaborated with team leadership to implement a process that ensures a diverse pool of high quality applicants. Consistently monitored sites’ progress towards goals. Processed and placed applicants to support diversity and application goals throughout the network.--Worked closely with National Recruitment team and start-up teams to produce, source, interview, and select first-year City Year AmeriCorps members.

Duxbury, Massachusetts

--Designed workforce & leadership development curriculum--Recorded academic progress, emotional wellness, leadership & community service involvement--Managed alumni engagement & retention within the C5 New England Alumni community--Interviewed applicants weekly and assist in summer staff site placement

Apprentice Program Director (2011-2015)--Developed & implemented training focused on youth behavior management, project management, professional development and teambuilding. --Interviewed, trained, supervised & evaluated 10-­‐15 teens in the staff-­in‐training program--Maintain relationships with external stakeholders.Staff Manager (2012) --Supervise & evaluate staff members in behavior management & youth development strategiesTrek Coordinator (2012)--Developed three day, two night wilderness adventure trek for youth ages 11‐14 including: 50 mile bicycle trip, leadership & survival skills, tent-pitching, fire-making, etc.Creative Arts Co-­Coordinator (2011, 2012)--Developed summer arts curriculum including poetry, drama, crafts, etc. --Supervised & evaluated a team of staff members in the activity areaCrossroads for Kids Spring Connects Instructor (2010, 2011)--Facilitated team builders for corporate groups, schools, & other organizations

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Certificate, Establishing Effective Relationships

In collaboration with Philanthropy University

Certificate, Professional Fundraising