Michael Barret Jones Email & Phone Number

Reston, Va, Us

Volunteer board leader and operational oversight of a community theatre that produces 3 - 4 mainstage shows each season, offers classes for youth, scholarships, and resources to other local community and educational organizations. Chair fundraising, show selection committees, serve as primary liaison with rentors, clients, and Reston Community Center.

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

Providing training, board retreat planning, strategic analysis and project based fundraising for non-profit organizations in New York City.

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

The Chief Philanthropy Officer oversees all new donor development andthe stewardship of existing donors. As such, both the Director of Development and theDirector of Donor Relations report to the Chief Philanthropy Officer. These 3 positionscomprise the Philanthropy Team. The Chief Philanthropy Officer is a member of theCommunity Foundation’s senior management team and will lead, in consultation withthe President, the creation and implementation of a comprehensive development planto accomplish the strategic plan growth goals of the Community Foundation. Thisincludes all fund and asset development for the Community Foundation, including alldonor created funds (DAF’s, scholarship, designated, and the like), additions to thePermanent Fund for Northern Virginia, and planned gifts. The position will also focus oncurrent year fundraising for operations, including the annual Gala, sponsorshipdevelopment for other signature events and initiatives, and other fundraising goals asthey may develop over time. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will also oversee thestewardship of existing donors. This includes the provision of excellent donor serviceand other high-quality interactions with the Community Foundation that foster long-term engagement and further investment in the Community Foundation and its keyinitiatives.

New York, Ny, Us

Senior Administrative team member responsible for managing major gift portfolio, recruitment and philanthropic advising for our Donor Advised Funds, day to day engagement of Stonewall’s board of directors, event sponsorship and creation, and donor communications and newsletters.• Merged donor intention with social justice programming by moving $2.58M over 617 grants through our donor advised fund program• Recruiting new Fund Partners, including stewardship of a $2M bequest • Solicitation and Stewardship of a growing portfolio of more than 60 major donors including regular asks at the $5,000 level and above• Management of event host committees and sponsors at the $2,500 - $10,000 levels• Developed an online giving program to engage gamers, streamers and content creators

New York, Us

Responsible for managing individual, institutional and events programs.First year results include:Secured new foundation gifts at the $25,000 and $50,000 levelLaunched a new Foundation Membership ProgramSolicited, closed and stewarded individual gifts up through $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000 levels.Introduced the Foundation to new communities and outreach opportunities, such as the Folsom Street East Festival and the LOCKN’ Music Festival, bringing both new funding and programmatic workSuccessfully supported board donors toward increased give/get levels through small events, including one that grossed over $100,000

Harlem, Ny, Us

Senior Administrative Team member responsible for all private, corporate and foundation fundraising initiatives including annual giving, institutional giving and special event programs. Responsible for developing and executing agency communications plans, including print and digital, e-communications, major publications and social media strategies to increase awareness of Iris House events and engagement on Facebook and Twitter. Planner of 20th and 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Project Director for annual organizational signature summit, “Women as the Face of AIDS,” drawing more than 50 presenters and 400 attendees annually from across the United States, the Caribbean and Africa.

Harlem, Ny, Us

Serving as the chief fundraiser and public relations face of a 26 year old grantmaking public charity, interfacing with donors and representatives from non-profit beneficiaries, government officials and corporate sponsors, producing fundraising events, public speaking and serving as a brand amabassador.

Responsible for all fundraising initiatives at the only independent school on Staten Island, including: annual giving and alumni programs; special events; grant writing; and serving as a member of the senior administrative team. Designed a new office structure, hired and supervise a staff of 3.4 full time employees and additional student interns.Major Accomplishments Include:• Increasing annual giving by 34% in first year• Increasing total giving by more than 35% over two years• Soliciting and receiving foundation grants totaling more than $150,000• Stewarding an alum’s family through a $175,000+ Bequest• Creating and Implementing a series of events and communications celebrating the school’s 125th Anniversary• Creating a governance framework for a new Alumni Association• Serving as a key member of strategic planning work in preparation for the 10 year Accreditation renewal process.

Lawrenceville, Nj, Us

Oversaw all fundraising and alumni relations programs. Increased Annual Giving by over 100% in three years; worked through the feasibility study and administrative phase of a capital campaign.

Responsible for institutional giving programs, gift processing and acknowledgement and development of the child welfare agency's first Annual Report.Major Accomplishments Include:Writing proposals that were awarded over $250,000 by foundations.Creating a government grant proposal for a new initiative that was awarded a $435,000 New York State contract.Implementing a major community event to announce the agency's arrival at its new 125th Street

Responsible for creation and implementation of seasonal marketing plan for a multi-purpose performance venue, management of box-office and patron services personnel, writing occasional grant proposals, including those for Merck Pharmaceuticals and the NJ State Council on the Arts.

Management of Electronic and hard ticketing systems for a 1300 seat multi-purpose venue. Oversight and management of local public relations ventures. Management of three person staff.

B.A, Theatre Arts And English

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