Sandra Takamine Email & Phone Number

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

The Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank and international network of organizations working to accelerate alternative protein innovation.Globally, meat consumption is the highest it has ever been. According to the UN, global meat production is projected to double by 2050.With plant-based meat, cultivated meat, and fermentation, we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic disease, and ultimately feed more people with fewer… Show more The Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank and international network of organizations working to accelerate alternative protein innovation.Globally, meat consumption is the highest it has ever been. According to the UN, global meat production is projected to double by 2050.With plant-based meat, cultivated meat, and fermentation, we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food system, decrease the risk of zoonotic disease, and ultimately feed more people with fewer resources. By making meat from plants and cultivating meat from cells, we can modernize meat production. At GFI, we’re building a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative. Show less

- Developed strategies and engaged cross-team stakeholders to renew and upgrade high-wealth donors- Cultivated and stewarded principal donors making multi-year, 7-figure commitments; engaged them with company activities, including meetings with subject area experts, events, Board recruitment, and collaborative projects- Identified and implemented organization-wide opportunities to improve donor cultivation and stewardship practices, including advancing use of Salesforce to inform and… Show more - Developed strategies and engaged cross-team stakeholders to renew and upgrade high-wealth donors- Cultivated and stewarded principal donors making multi-year, 7-figure commitments; engaged them with company activities, including meetings with subject area experts, events, Board recruitment, and collaborative projects- Identified and implemented organization-wide opportunities to improve donor cultivation and stewardship practices, including advancing use of Salesforce to inform and drive strategies - Advised and partnered with Founder/CEO and VP of Development to engage high-wealth donors and prospects Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Served as lead individual giving officer for West Coast region major donors and prospects with capacity to make 6-figure annual gifts- Managed giving strategies for portfolio of 130+ high-wealth prospects and donors giving between $5,000-$250,000; responsible for securing renewals, upgrades, and new gifts and for identifying opportunities for programmatic engagement- Engaged and stewarded donors and prospects through flagship annual event Sundance Film Festival and Institute… Show more - Served as lead individual giving officer for West Coast region major donors and prospects with capacity to make 6-figure annual gifts- Managed giving strategies for portfolio of 130+ high-wealth prospects and donors giving between $5,000-$250,000; responsible for securing renewals, upgrades, and new gifts and for identifying opportunities for programmatic engagement- Engaged and stewarded donors and prospects through flagship annual event Sundance Film Festival and Institute programs- Partnered with Chief Advancement Officer, Executive Director, and leadership to develop tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for Institute programs Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

- Managed giving strategies for portfolio of 150+ donors, including leadership, Board, and high-net-worth prospects- Raised $1M in contributed revenue in FY18; secured increased gifts from 31% of donor portfolio; member of development team responsible for $35-$40M annual fundraising goal- Developed high-touch cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for all individuals to strengthen connection with the company- Conducted hundreds of donor meetings and visits at… Show more - Managed giving strategies for portfolio of 150+ donors, including leadership, Board, and high-net-worth prospects- Raised $1M in contributed revenue in FY18; secured increased gifts from 31% of donor portfolio; member of development team responsible for $35-$40M annual fundraising goal- Developed high-touch cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for all individuals to strengthen connection with the company- Conducted hundreds of donor meetings and visits at performances, special events, and over meals, in addition to regular system of moves management- Led Orpheus young donor program, collaborating with staff and volunteers across organization to engage next generation supporters, develop future leaders and the audience of the future Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

- Managed Strategic Growth Campaign ($75M from 2016-2020) and communications with major donor prospects with capacity for 6- and 7-figure multi-year commitments- Prepared and supported cultivation and solicitation efforts of the Board and President & CEO through research, strategic briefings, and reports- Planned and executed organization’s most successful benefit concert event to date, raised over $1M in contributed revenue through event sponsorships, table sales, and gifts- Served… Show more - Managed Strategic Growth Campaign ($75M from 2016-2020) and communications with major donor prospects with capacity for 6- and 7-figure multi-year commitments- Prepared and supported cultivation and solicitation efforts of the Board and President & CEO through research, strategic briefings, and reports- Planned and executed organization’s most successful benefit concert event to date, raised over $1M in contributed revenue through event sponsorships, table sales, and gifts- Served as primary liaison with event production team and staff and oversaw event planning, logistics, timeline, budget, communications and follow-up with guests Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

- Managed and developed relationships with portfolio of ~150 major donor households giving at least $3,000 annually- Developed Orpheus young donor program; responsible for 4-5 events annually, outreach and recruitment efforts, volunteers, and communications

San Francisco Bay Area

- Coordinated operations and events for young artist sponsorship program (Adler Sponsorship Program)- Analyzed data and compiled reports to create targeted prospect lists for numerous events and projects - Managed Development Committee (made up of Board and donors) meetings and volunteer activities- Designed and created production proposals and reports as stewardship pieces for sponsors - Served as department liaison with Executive, Marketing, Communications, and Production… Show more - Coordinated operations and events for young artist sponsorship program (Adler Sponsorship Program)- Analyzed data and compiled reports to create targeted prospect lists for numerous events and projects - Managed Development Committee (made up of Board and donors) meetings and volunteer activities- Designed and created production proposals and reports as stewardship pieces for sponsors - Served as department liaison with Executive, Marketing, Communications, and Production teams Show less

- Planned and implemented public art installation/community engagement project (Play Me, I’m Yours)- Recruited and managed over 100 partnerships with businesses, community organizations, and artists