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- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program thatgenerates resources for exhibitions, arts education, public programming, generalmuseum operations, and other strategic initiatives.- Manage the strategic direction of the development department, ensuring alignment withthe institutional strategic plan.- Manage, mentor, and develop staff toward the achievement of defined goals.- Manage the cultivation and solicitation activities of all senior staff members and Trustees.- Develop and implement a robust program for stewardship and donor relations

- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, securing individual, corporate, foundation and government funding in support of the museum’s annual operations, restricted programs and strategic initiatives- Manage personal list of individual and corporate prospects.- Adjust department’s objectives in response to COVID-19, raising critical relief funds and ensuring ongoing alignment with the strategic plan- Transition in-person gala, The Bass Ball into to a virtual event, The Bass Ball in Box- Provide mentorship and supervision for the Development Manager and the Assistant to the Executive Director

- Plan, execute, track and report on the individual and foundation, government and corporate grants strategy in support of the museum’s annual operations, restricted programs, strategic initiatives and capital projects- Oversee annual, major and planned giving, and execute cultivation events and the annual gala, The Bass Ball- Develop individual solicitations and manage the cultivation, stewardship and moves management of museum donors at the $1,000 level and above- Serve as Board liaison, work with the Nominating and Development Committees to achieve strategic objectives- Liaise with the City of Miami Beach and produce bi-monthly status reports- Serve on the Strategic Planning Committee to help the museum develop a five-year strategic plan- Provide mentorship and supervision for the Development Associate, Membership and the Development Assistant, Grants

- Plan and execute individual giving strategy to achieve annual fundraising goals- Oversee museum membership including benefit structure, members-only programming, and renewal and acquisition efforts, including The Bass’ annual spring fundraiser, Night at the Museum- Develop individual solicitations and manage the cultivation and stewardship of all museum donors- Manage ticket and donation revenue in support of The Bass’ annual gala, The Bass Ball- Serve as Board liaison and work with the Development Committee on strategic initiatives - Provide mentorship and supervision for the Development Associate - Membership.

- Clearly defined individual and corporate donor segments with associated benefits and ensured benefit fulfillment- Implemented a multichannel donor communication plan- Provided new opportunities for corporate support including the 2015 Heart of Craft Luncheon, which attracted five new corporate supporters and raised over $4,000 in additional revenue- Coordinated transition to online auction software for the 2016 Out of Hand benefit

- Served as central coordinator for annual Out of Hand benefit, including soliciting food and beverage donations, tracking revenue streams, and managing invitation and guest lists- Acted as database administrator, tracking donor appeals, gifts, acknowledgements, and personal interactions with the organization

-Implemented a multifaceted, robust individual donor strategy that met the organization's budgeted revenue goal for the fiscal year-Coordinated Behind-the-Scenes Director's Tours, heightening SCC's profile in the community-Planned and executed the annual Heart of Craft Luncheon and year-round donor recognition and cultivation events-Spearheaded recruitment of food vendors for annual benefit.

- Provided concierge services to the Friends of the International, a high level donor group for the opening weekend of the 2013 Carnegie International- Managed Friends of the International events during the exhibition’s opening weekend- Assisted planning committees and staff in the preparation and execution of the opening gala for the 2013 Carnegie International- Provided administrative support to the development office including maintaining accurate paper and digital records in Raiser’s Edge

- Aided in the organization and execution of the World’s Fair gala to launch the major exhibition: Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, 1851-1939- Wrote gift acknowledgement letters to individuals, trustees, and foundations- Researched individual, corporate, and institutional prospects- Executed grant proposals for artist support for the 2013 Carnegie International- Researched best practices to support effective operation of the board’s nominating and governance committee

- Solicited firms for a Small Business level corporate membership and earned $5,000 in membership fees- Developed a strategy for moving current corporate members into higher levels of membership- Wrote the sponsorship report for the Lee Ufan: Marking Infinity exhibition - Created a corporate sponsorship deck- Solicited companies to sponsor the 2012 Director’s Annual Reception

- Planned and executed Future Tenant’s tenth anniversary fundraiser, which was attended by approximately 350 guests and earned a net profit of $6,000- Acquired a 2012 beverage sponsorship for the independent presenting arts organization- Organized a fundraising event for the University of Pittsburgh’s Urology Department for Prostate Cancer research- Partnered with Pittsburgh business owners to obtain in-kind donations for special events

- Maintained knowledge of the collection, foundation, and history of the building in order to answer guests' questions and enhance their experience- Trained incoming gallery attendants on the policies and procedures of the museum- Completed admissions transactions and membership enrollments - Lead tours of Michael Heizer installation, North, East, South, West - Helped install Reality Upgrade & End Alone, an outdoor sculpture by Koo Jeong A. - Facilitated and monitored guests’ involvement with an interactive work by Franz Erhard Walther entitled, Work as Action

- Directed staff members in daily operations - Organized promotional activities and displays - Completed daily and weekly payroll and made nightly deposits- Trained new employees in concessions and box office sales- Operated the projection booth