Scott Giffen, Cfre, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Greater St. Louis Area

Greenville University founded in 1892 is a Christian Liberal Arts College in Greenville, IL.- Chief Philanthropy Officer - June 2022 to present* Currently under long-term contract (June 2024-May 2029)* Strict focus on direct donor work for 2019-24 campaign* Trained and motivated MGO team (4-8) with metrics/scorecard* Helped surpass original campaign goal of $27.5m to over $56m (May 2024, $7m received, sole credit)- Chief Development Officer - June 2020 to May 2022* Remote position leading all advancement strategy supported by chief of advancement staff on campus* Executive role more focused on team production and major gift portfolio and less administration* FY21 Results, May 31, 2021: - Set a school record in total fundraising outdoing last year's record number by 40% maxing capacity - Nearly completed initial feasibility goal halfway through silent phase with expansion a certainty - Number of unrestricted donors up 40% from last few years - Repeated record unrestricted fundraising from program implementation in 2014 - Increased donor retention by 20% to 65% with a long term goal of 80% - Personally accounted for 61% of Total Fundraising in FY21 (56% of all unrestricted)Vice President - June 2019 to May 2020* Led all advancement efforts and launched first formal comprehensive campaign in 15 years* Expanded/reorganized staff (8 positions) in less than 4 months with talented and experienced hires* Raised an institutional historical record for total giving - 60% higher than previous record, double from previous year. Increased donor retention by 25% from previous year. * Implemented new lead and lag gift officer system with balanced scorecard that increased activity 76% and recorded 1000+% ROIAssociate Vice President - August 2018 to May 2019Development Office Advisor (pro-bono) - July 2016 to August 2018Vice President - February 2014 to June 2016Advancement Counsel (pro-bono) - November 2013 to January 2014

Greater St. Louis Area

Fundraising, stewardship, generosity, and strategic partnerships on an independent, contract and/or short-term basis.* St. Luke's United Methodist Church, St. Louis (2017-2019) - stewardship training; capital campaign*Arts & Education Council of Greater St. Louis (2017-2018) - strategic partnerships, event sponsorships (set new all time revenue and attendance record for 26-year special event)* United Methodist Church, Missouri (2017) - Cabinet training and strategic planning, annual conference workshops* Metro Theater Company (2016-2017) - interim development director: major giving event, fall appeal, sponsorships, board campaign* Grand Center, Inc. (2016) – board activation, 3-year funding analysis, sponsorships* Kansas City Symphony (2016) – As interim chief development officer, closed $2 million gap to goal in final 3 months of FY by activating team and increasing year end fundraising by 20% from previous year* City of Roanoke (2013) – city-wide collaborative arts funding model counsel * Springfield Shakespeare Festival (2012-2013) – asset valuation and presenting sponsor* Drury University (2011-2015) - Guest Instructor, teaching these seminar courses: MAJOR GIFTS FUNDRAISING; COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS; THE ANNUAL FUND (2012 & 2015); SPONSORSHIPS* Springfield Arts Collaborative (2010-2014) – Executive Vice President, co-creator and project leader for award-winning and nationally recognized endowment campaign benefiting 5 partner arts organizations directly and establishing 3 community arts funds. Raised over $7 million in 3 years and fully matched lead local family gift of $1.4 million. $0 of current partner funding was cannibalized (e. g. 60-70% of all funding was a net increase for partners). On average, 30-40% of all funding was NEW to collaborative partners.* Springfield Mid-America Singers (2010-2014) – annual fund, presenting sponsor * North Decatur United Methodist Church (2006-2009) – stewardship campaigns

Pianist, Guitarist, Vocalist, Actor - The Gathering UMC, Clayton Site (2014 - 2020)Adjunct Theatre Professor for Acting Lessons and Studio (COMM421), Greenville College (2015)Contemporary Service Music Director, Chancel Choir Member, Men's Quartet, Installation Visual Exhibits - King's Way UMC (2009 - 2014)Principal Singer for the Bach Society of St. Louis (1999 - 2001)Springfield Mid-America Singers, Section Leader (2009 - 2013)Private Guitar Instructor (2001 - 2003)Song Leader & Sonlife Worship Director- Central Pres in St. Louis (2000 - 2005)Retreats & Camps Music Leader (1994 - 2009)Lead Vocalist & Guitarist of Silas' Quake (1998)Chapel Worship Leader - Greenville College (1997 - 1999)Youth Worship Leader - Mt. Moriah Baptist in Magnolia, KY (1997)Youth Worship Leader - 1st United Meth. of Carrollton, TX (1993 - 1995)Song-writer, Wedding Singer, National Anthem Soloist (current)

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Established in 2006, Robert Swaney Consulting, Inc. (RSC) is a national provider of contributed revenue growth strategies, turnkey fundraising direct mail programs, and executive searches for arts and cultural institutions. The firm has offices in Indiana, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri, serving clients across the country.Select Clients & Projects include:MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (2012-2014) - Endowment Fund Feasibility Study and Ongoing Counsel for first institutional campaign raising $3 million.ATLANTA CHAMBER PLAYERS (2009-2010, 2012) - Industry Benchmark & Institutional Support Plan; On-going CounselMUSIC FOR ALL (2009-2010) - Sponsorship Acquisition Services; On-going CounselSAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (2010) - Assessment, Peer Comparative Analysis & Recommendations; Board Retreat Facilitation; Ongoing CounselINDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE (2009-2010) - Interim Development Director Services; Foundation Industry Benchmark & Strategic Plan; Ongoing Counsel

Dir. of Institutional Supp. & Partnerships and Dir. of Dev. for The Learning Community (dual role) at the ASO. The 6th largest orchestra in the US, The ASO is a founding division of The Woodruff Arts Center, and operates in three performance venues* Senior-level position that reported to Vice President and worked closely with President & Board leadership* Directed annual institutional, sponsorships, and special education & community engagement campaigns* Cultivated, solicited, stewarded, and advanced 150+ partners for grants, sponsorships, and individual gifts* Created mutual partnerships that achieved funder’s philanthropic/marketing objectives and revenue goals* Thrice promoted beginning as independent consultantPosition Highlights:* Traveled with ASO President to national prospects to channel new funding streams* Appointed to “New Era Team” strategic planning group and to EmcArts Intensive at Princeton University* Consistently surpassed multiple fundraising goals (up to $3.5+ million annually) by as much as 20%* Recruited board members & volunteers for Institutional Support Council which raised $750,000 in its first year* Finished multi-year endowment campaign and doubled fund by $400,000 for Talent Development Program* Signed Delta Air Lines during bankruptcy for the ASO’s largest corporate sponsorship to date at $3.9 million* Secured largest national grant of $1 million for artistic initiatives from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

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International touring modern dance company addressing women's issues

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Annual Campaign

Created Strategic Business PlanCompleted Incorporation Paperwork & Start-up DutiesConvened Initial Management & Artistic Leadership Team

Master Of Science (M.S.), Arts Administration, Magna Cum Laude

The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design The MS in Arts Administration program is designed to provide academic preparation.

Summer Graduate Studies, Arts Administration

Activities and Societies: Study Locations: Amsterdam, Berlin, Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, etc.An international graduate program.

Bachelors, Briner School Of Business; Music Minor, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Greenville College Choir, Greenville College Chamber Singers, Phi Beta Lambda, Christian Business Men's.

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