Pia Laipert Email & Phone Number

Milan, It

London, England, United Kingdom

United States

- Researching and writing highly complex grant applications for this large homeless shelter; putting together and sending approx. 3 applications per month - Writing reports on grants (monthly, quarterly, yearly or all of these), completing approximately ten reports per month- Managing all marketing campaigns using traditional media, digital communications, stewardship and appeal letters- Running entire portfolio of social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram-… Show more - Researching and writing highly complex grant applications for this large homeless shelter; putting together and sending approx. 3 applications per month - Writing reports on grants (monthly, quarterly, yearly or all of these), completing approximately ten reports per month- Managing all marketing campaigns using traditional media, digital communications, stewardship and appeal letters- Running entire portfolio of social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram- Responsible for all online email marketing, creating 8 – 10 emails per year for approx. 3000 recipients- Extensive use of CRM software to organise and manage donor accounts- Hiring for development and grants roles; writing job descriptions, screening candidates and conducting interviews- Supporting colleagues with day to day running of shelter; kitchen, cleaning and inventoriesKey Achievements:- Promoted from previous, coordinator-level Grants Manager position after obtaining major 4-figure to 6-figure grants- Singlehandedly brought in 75% total budget during 2021-2022 fiscal year- Grew social media platforms by an average of 30% over 6 months- Established and maintained relationships with donors and created opportunities for fundraising optimisation- Created campaign materials resulting in increased contributions for individual grant agreements Show less

United States

- Researching and writing detailed grant applications; writing reports on grants- Leading on marketing campaigns using traditional media, social media and email marketing- Extensive use of CRM software to organise and manage donor accounts- Completing all financial reporting and audit requirements for each grantKey Achievements: - Successfully secured 4-figure to 6-figure grants through foundation and government funding, generating 70% of total organisational budget-… Show more - Researching and writing detailed grant applications; writing reports on grants- Leading on marketing campaigns using traditional media, social media and email marketing- Extensive use of CRM software to organise and manage donor accounts- Completing all financial reporting and audit requirements for each grantKey Achievements: - Successfully secured 4-figure to 6-figure grants through foundation and government funding, generating 70% of total organisational budget- Strengthened communication and leveraged partnerships with both private foundations and government agencies (federal, state, and local) to significantly increase funding opportunities Show less

Chicago, Illinois

- Creating a community outreach campaign by establishing relationships with community organisations- Frequently communicated with organisations to greatly increase attendance, partnerships and contributions- Coordinated internal marketing strategy and content using a range of platforms- Budget management, exit-survey data analysis for exhibitions and creation of a general demographic chart- Working closely with marketing, PR and development departments to determine the success… Show more - Creating a community outreach campaign by establishing relationships with community organisations- Frequently communicated with organisations to greatly increase attendance, partnerships and contributions- Coordinated internal marketing strategy and content using a range of platforms- Budget management, exit-survey data analysis for exhibitions and creation of a general demographic chart- Working closely with marketing, PR and development departments to determine the success of existing campaigns- Cold calling businesses, bringing in new audiences, leading to partnerships with schools and adult learner groupsKey Achievements:- Found that Chicago’s South Side residents were the lowest visitor demographic through detailed research- Vastly increased attendance by South Side residents by leading a campaign to encourage their interest in the museum Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Instituted learning materials and topics that fostered student engagement and development within the Ikon Youth Program, employing IEP and projects that optimized student experience and learning potential. • Working with local community organizations in order to coordinate events for youth and family outreach programs.

Greater Chicago Area

• Oversaw hotel operations, devised training material, audited financial transactions, and spearheaded project management functions during hotel renovation to uphold guest satisfaction and ensure operational efficiency.

Master'S Degree, Art Museum And Gallery Studies, Merit

Activities and Societies: Museum Society

Minor, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.85 Out Of A 4.0 Scale

Attended Marquette for my minor in Business while obtaining my BFA from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, Drawing, 3.5 Out Of 4.0 Scale

Studied the fine arts with an emphasis on drawing. Other training in painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and industrial design.