Mollie Thomas Email & Phone Number

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

Provide assistance to the staff and board of directors, ensuring continuity of fundraising and operations during a pivotal season of organizational growth. Duties include advising, counseling, training, writing, and reporting.

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the Hillsborough Arts Council’s (HAC) Gallery & Gift Shop (G&GS), which is also HAC’s physical presence & headquarters in downtown Hillsborough.
• Served as the primary point of contact point for 55+ consignment artists, 40+ G&GS volunteers, and 700+ walk-in customers/visitors each month. Also served as primary point of contact for 25+ art walk venues that.
• Led all curation and merchandising efforts of artwork available for sale to the community & directed the activities of the G&GS volunteers and part-time staff who provide assistance where needed.
• Identified and advocated for opportunities to improve, streamline, and update operational processes, ensuring a professional, technically efficient operation.
• Recruited and trained 20+ new volunteers, re-building crucial team infrastructure as HAC emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Increased open shopping hours by 20%, resulting in a 50% increase in gross sales revenue so far (compared to 2019 statistics).

• Developed infrastructure, processes, and documentation to ensure organized and professional operations
• Crafted strategic communications to boost marketing efforts and publicity of gallery services
• Launched a cohesive events program with strategies to drive COVID-friendly private event rentals
• Established new relationships with clients, vendors, and artists, resulting in increased sales revenue
• Provided insight and guidance on community engagement tactics to solidify partnerships in local arts scene

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Led the development of membership and annual fund campaigns, services, and communications. Supervised two full-time staff in implementing these activities to meet annual fundraising goals.
• Provided personalized concierge service, crafted strategic communications, designed meaningful cultivation and stewardship events, and delivered a compelling annual giving benefit program
• Planned and executed a tactical line-up of 25 member and donor society events each year
• Provided event consultation to colleagues cultivating campaign, board, & major gift relationships
• Collaborated cross-departmentally to improve visibility of funding opportunities and donor stories
• Analyzed and refined the effectiveness of event and communication strategies to evaluate return on investment and ensure a consistent, donor-centered engagement program

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Designed and launched cohesive donor events program to support Newfields’ philanthropic goals
• Supported Director of Advancement with key projects aimed to promote growth within annual giving, including the redesign of donor society benefits and Advancement promotional materials
• Recruited and supervised 1-2 Advancement interns each semester
• Assisted with the development of the Newfields Society Host Committee, to engage closest supporters in brainstorming and networking to further annual giving goals

Muncie, Indiana

• Supervised full catering and events team, including 2 FT and 5 PT employees
• Oversaw all special events processes, from leasing and planning, to day-of catering and execution
• Served as a lead team member in the logistical planning and execution of Minnetrista’s internal events
• Facilitated regular meetings with other departments to ensure open communication and smooth operations
• Led the re-branding and development of new sales and events materials, to promote Minnetrista's services and increase revenue

Muncie, Indiana

• Marketed and leased Minnetrista’s facilities and catering
• Managed external events planning process to ensure client satisfaction
• Assisted in planning and execution of Minnetrista’s internal events
• Coordinated event planning efforts for all facilities leasing with appropriate staff
• Established and maintained effective relationships with caterers, corporate meeting planners, convention planners and leasing supply vendors
• Provided reports and projections on leasing income

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Assisted Public Relations Director with all media marketing
• Organized and distributed external events materials
• Maintained regular upkeep of eNews, media alerts, and social media posts
• Provided event space tours to facilitate booking
• Researched potential marketing opportunities for upcoming exhibitions and events

• Assisted with donor benefit fulfillment on both corporate and individual levels
• Provided program details for grant reports
• Aided development staff at concerts and pre-concert receptions for donor cultivation efforts
• Prepared corporate partner marketing materials for each concert
• Tracked corporate marketing impressions
• Developed various eNews press releases

• Facilitated booking process for external client events and artist studio rental
• Led tours for visitors interested in space rental
• Provided customer service via phone, email and in person
• Drafted summer 2014 newsletter articles
• Aided with promotion of marketing materials
• Developed social media presence

• Maintained and organized financial accounts
• Recorded daily financial reports
• Developed budget for 2014-2015 season
• Assisted in various administrative tasks including customer service, box office management, and event assistance

• Organized and distributed annual campaign efforts
• Drafted developmental writing for grant proposals and campaign letters
• Provided customer service via phone, email, and in person
• Fulfilled in-kind donation requests
• Fulfilled ticketing orders throughout three seasons
• Assisted with event planning and event execution efforts

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Researched potential community partnership opportunities
• Promoted summer 2012 events through social media
• Assisted staff with daily administrative tasks
• Aided in execution of summer 2012 events

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Arts Administration, Art+Design Minor

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta

Study Abroad Semester, Fine/Studio Arts, General

Activities and Societies: Butler Arts Administration Club