Director Of Institutional Advancement
Louisville, Kentucky Area
Managed the department of institutional advancement, and oversaw all fundraising, communications, marketing, and public relations. Served as a member of the management team collaborating on institutional decision-making, strategic planning, budget creation, and hiring committees. •Thrived in a start-up culture that required flexibility, multiple competencies, patience, attention to detail, leadership, quick problem-solving, organization and strong oral and written communication… Show more Managed the department of institutional advancement, and oversaw all fundraising, communications, marketing, and public relations. Served as a member of the management team collaborating on institutional decision-making, strategic planning, budget creation, and hiring committees. •Thrived in a start-up culture that required flexibility, multiple competencies, patience, attention to detail, leadership, quick problem-solving, organization and strong oral and written communication abilities. •Managed and executed a comprehensive fundraising program that raised $8.5M in overall fundraising through major gifts, annual fund, grants, public funding, and special events. •Lead the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of gifts, and managed the Board’s participation.•Created and executed a donor stewardship program that identified, cultivated, and engaged new and existing donors. Additionally, developed and cultivated community partnerships with corporations, foundations, non-profits to broaden the constituency base, increase visibility, and manage relationships. •Managed, mentored, and empowered a highly productive and collaborative team of 3 staff members and consultants. Show less
