Wedding Planner & Event DesignerMeagan Warren Weddings PO Box 1791 | Columbia, SC 29202E: meagan@meaganwarren.comF: facebook.com/mwweddingsT: 803.917.1761W: meaganwarren.com

Generate and grow significant interest and giving from current and prospective donors in supporting the museum at levels of $500 and above. Orchestrate the annual fundraising gala and serve as principal staff liaison to Premier Society members.Accomplishments include:o Coordinated successful fundraising galas, including the Night on the Nile, Soirée du Soleil and Red Hot... Cool! Organized a robust and engaged volunteer committee of more than 80 members during FY08-10… Show more Generate and grow significant interest and giving from current and prospective donors in supporting the museum at levels of $500 and above. Orchestrate the annual fundraising gala and serve as principal staff liaison to Premier Society members.Accomplishments include:o Coordinated successful fundraising galas, including the Night on the Nile, Soirée du Soleil and Red Hot... Cool! Organized a robust and engaged volunteer committee of more than 80 members during FY08-10. o Secured individual renewable gifts of $500 and above, principally through Premier Society memberships, Annual fund, Wadsworth concert series and Gala sponsorships.o Sustained and updated Premier Society benefits between the $500 and $25,000 membership levels.o Provided effective and efficient ongoing recognition and appreciation for Premier Society members, to encourage and deepen their involvement with the museum, including creating the Annual Report of Donors.o Cultivated past and current donors to ensure continued involvement and encourage ongoing and future giving with consistent and frequent personal contact by way of personal visits, phone calls, meetings, correspondence, creative and effective events like lunches, cocktail parties, dinners and travel opportunities.o Worked collaboratively with other development, marketing, curatorial and public relations staff to advance membership and large annual gifts of $500 and above. o Used Raiser's Edge database to facilitate relationship development, including recording our actions and notes, and the development of a prospect management system. Taught and trained other development staff and Executive Director Moves Management and the importance of thorough data entry.o Participated in the annual and strategic budget planning process for the department, and adhered to development department budget.o Was an active part of making the Columbia Museum of Art the philanthropy of choice within the Midlands. Show less

Coordinated and managed special events, projects, donor records, mailings, and department schedules in addition to maintaining the budget and department records.o Assisted department staff with projects and events to help coordinate efforts internally and externally.o Kept budget reconciled, submitted check requests, purchase orders, and managed office supplies.o Assisted in creating annual gala, which netted over $125,000 for Museum in January 2008.o Maintained all donor hard… Show more Coordinated and managed special events, projects, donor records, mailings, and department schedules in addition to maintaining the budget and department records.o Assisted department staff with projects and events to help coordinate efforts internally and externally.o Kept budget reconciled, submitted check requests, purchase orders, and managed office supplies.o Assisted in creating annual gala, which netted over $125,000 for Museum in January 2008.o Maintained all donor hard files for Premier Society members, corporate and government correspondence, etc. o Developed and maintained communication and relationships with members through renewal letters, thank you letters, event invitations and phone calls using Raiser’s Edge software. o Accurately updated and kept development and external relations calendar of events and engagements. o Constructed and maintained active cultivation lists of potential donors and companies.o Served on committees and participated in meetings of the Board Development Committee.o Created and organized department agendas, reports, materials for meetings and files. Show less

Repaired all jewelry for Harbison store. Coordinated with Manager and Assistant Manager to schedule pick-up dates and return dates.

Managed five to ten fashion consultants and customer relationships. Oversaw opening and closing of store and corporate communications. Merchandised floor displays and completed daily financial issues.o Completed and reviewed all daily transactions and deposits.o Tracked employee incentives and promotional issues.o Motivated associates to increase sales and conversion rates.

Viewed grants and budgets for fundraising. Collaborated mailing lists for festival and opening gala through Microsoft Office. Interacted with donors, board of directors, artists. Cooperated in reviews of invitation, poster, and newspaper designs.o Focused on merging multiple lists and simplifying.o Completed all mail outs to over 2,000 donors, artists, and attendees.o Corresponded with festival founder and board director.