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Raised $100,000 in new funding. Advocated for staff raises and full medical insurance. Updated employee handbook. Updated donation handling policies,

• Serving as a senior-level member of the leadership team and the staff lead for the development, events, and board governance committees. • Responsible for an annual fundraising goal of raising $975,000 in operating funds and scholarships. • Monitoring and evaluating all fundraising campaigns, strategies, donor relations, etc. • Managing all aspects of the planning and execution of all fundraising and donor cultivation events. • Overseeing the annual budget for contributed… Show more • Serving as a senior-level member of the leadership team and the staff lead for the development, events, and board governance committees. • Responsible for an annual fundraising goal of raising $975,000 in operating funds and scholarships. • Monitoring and evaluating all fundraising campaigns, strategies, donor relations, etc. • Managing all aspects of the planning and execution of all fundraising and donor cultivation events. • Overseeing the annual budget for contributed income and expenses, and the planning for a future capital campaign. • Researching and identifying funding partnerships with existing and new grantmaking entities.• In collaboration with the Executive Director, promotes moves management strategies for major donors to move up through the organization. • Lead in the planning, execution, and launch of a fast-tracked capital campaign.• In collaboration with marketing on a theme for all campaigns, events, and branding the case for support and a timeline for donor and member communications.Currently, serving as the Human Resources specialist (temporary) on all hiring, onboarding, employment regulations, and capacity building. Show less

Led all aspects of the museum’s fundraising strategies while being an active member of the executive leadership team.• Implemented new Marketing/Communications initiatives to build a robust philanthropic culture to solicit donations and memberships.• Built a framework for executing all development plans and strategies for the overall success of securing contributed revenue in support of the mission. • Increased development reach and revenue by 100% from individuals, corporations… Show more Led all aspects of the museum’s fundraising strategies while being an active member of the executive leadership team.• Implemented new Marketing/Communications initiatives to build a robust philanthropic culture to solicit donations and memberships.• Built a framework for executing all development plans and strategies for the overall success of securing contributed revenue in support of the mission. • Increased development reach and revenue by 100% from individuals, corporations, and foundations. • Launched a Naming Opportunity campaign and negotiated the first naming opportunity for the launch of Café Frieda. • Launched a Planned Giving campaign and the framework for a future capital campaign by building a broader and stronger base of dedicated major supporters. • Partnered with Vulcan/Seattle Art Fair, and launched a Contemporary Council giving circle that diversified revenue and increased affiliation with the museum. • Created analytics key performance indicators for all data related to donor retention, building revenue streams, and data visualization. • Mentored development staff and the successful management of all grants, special events, volunteers, while meeting revenue goals. • Forecasted with the Director and CFO income and expenses for the next three years, including planning a capital campaign to improve the facility. Show less

Solicited and cultivated more significant gifts for the local PBS station while managing a portfolio of 180 major gift donors (both current and lapsed). • Created partnership agreements with local art museums (SAM, BAM, BIMA) to host major donor events in tandem with the exhibitions and speakers.• Identified and developed new strategies and re-engaged new major gift donors at the $25,000 and above levels.

Oversaw a two-year (FAST TRACKED) capital campaign for the construction of the museum; built community and donor participation, and led all fundraising strategies of the opening and running of a new art museum.● Successfully led a team and subsequent activities to raise $17.5 million to launch a new art museum.● Supervised the grand opening events from a Campaign Donor dinner, Membership reception, and public ribbon-cutting community event.

Led the administrative success of seven museum departments: development, museum store, admissions, membership, events, BAM Arts Fair, and human resources including four successful annual auctions.• Supervised a campaign to secure a $2 million grant from the City of Bellevue and a federal IMLS grant of $487,000.• Grew the annual auction from $10,000 revenue to $750,000 in revenue. • Supervised an integrated five-year fundraising strategic plan with the Board of Trustees… Show more Led the administrative success of seven museum departments: development, museum store, admissions, membership, events, BAM Arts Fair, and human resources including four successful annual auctions.• Supervised a campaign to secure a $2 million grant from the City of Bellevue and a federal IMLS grant of $487,000.• Grew the annual auction from $10,000 revenue to $750,000 in revenue. • Supervised an integrated five-year fundraising strategic plan with the Board of Trustees. • Created awareness campaigns to promote the reopening of the art museum including Family Day, Free First Friday, artist-led workshops, and corporate partnership events. Show less

Managed the membership campaigns and donor events. Reinvented the membership categories and launched new marketing strategies. Organized twice a year annual fund campaigns. Created and executed the three day KidsFair event, including programming and sponsorships.Created and executed the annual gala event, including sponsorships, audience development and event planning.

Supervised the marketing aspects for the Art, Gala and Wine Auction events, including: marketing/PR, production, audience development and corporate sponsorships Responsible for all press relationships, communications, PSA’s and press kits for all eventsImplement all marketing campaigns, promotions, and advertising to increase event tickets sales Manage the underwriting and audience development campaigns and committees Plan and coordinate all sponsorship benefits and donor… Show more Supervised the marketing aspects for the Art, Gala and Wine Auction events, including: marketing/PR, production, audience development and corporate sponsorships Responsible for all press relationships, communications, PSA’s and press kits for all eventsImplement all marketing campaigns, promotions, and advertising to increase event tickets sales Manage the underwriting and audience development campaigns and committees Plan and coordinate all sponsorship benefits and donor benefits and recognition Supervise all collateral and web materials including advertising, brochures, posters, invitations, catalogs and event signsPlan and develop all communications and reports to stakeholder groups; board, volunteers, staff and beneficiariesResponsible for the marketing budget, managing vendors, and tracking effectivenessResearch the PONCHO target audience and expand its reach Show less

Fundraising, membership, events, annual auction, corporate sponsorship, marketing and public relations.Capital campaign management.