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Assisted with grant writing for Proctors, the Capital Region's destination for world-class performing arts. Solicited funds from institutional donors and prospects through proposals and phone calls. Wrote, edited, and proofread proposals, reports, thank-you letters, queries, cover letters, and renewal letters. Worked closely with Proctors’ staff to identify and solicit new funding sources. Liaised with staff at Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre in the collection of information for proposals and reports.

Served as the first Director of Development & Donor Relations for Albany Pro Musica, the Capital Region's premier a cappella choral group. Initiated the organization's first major gifts program, with giving levels, benefits, and strategic plans for engaging high-level donors. Cultivated relationships and solicited funds from individuals and institutional funders through proposals and meetings. Established giving levels, benefits, and recognition opportunities for individual, corporate, and foundation donors. Wrote, edited, and proofread proposals, annual appeal letters, acknowledgement letters, queries, cover letters, e-blasts, and concert programs. Managed all development record keeping, including Giftworks database records, submission and reporting deadlines, donor funder credits, and mailing lists. Worked with the Board of Directors to ensure APM complies with charitable solicitation regulations, including state charitable solicitation registration laws. Planned various events, including an end-of-season reception for donors and prospects.

Oversaw all aspects of fundraising from foundations and government agencies, while also managing AFI Conservatory scholarship fundraising from institutional and individual donors. Increased revenue from foundation and government sources by 158% over three years (from $620,499 in FY14 to $1,602,778 in FY16). Developed a comprehensive, robust strategic plan for institutional fundraising geared towards meeting annual budgeted fundraising goals and maximizing institutional revenue. Managed and monitored the preparation of reports and other activities on all foundation, corporate foundation, and government grants. Crafted creative, individually tailored proposals for each solicitation; wrote case documents, prepared project budgets, and proposed recognition for each funder. Created and managed a rigorous grants calendar, ensuring that all proposals and reports were submitted in a timely manner. Facilitated donor site visits and presentations; prepared AFI's CEO, Chief Officers and Program Directors for such visits. Ensured ongoing donor engagement and sound stewardship of gifts. Created an active pipeline of prospects through identification, research, and tracking of donor activity, generating nearly $300,000 in new gifts to the Institute. Successfully re-engaged foundation and government donors whose gifts had lapsed for five years or more. Oversaw fiscal management and stewardship of scholarship fundraising - a total of $1.7 million in funds from institutional and individual donors in FY16. Managed all foundation and government record keeping, including Raisers Edge database records, prospect research lists, donor recognition, and mailing lists.

Managed a broad range of development functions for Bridges Academy, an independent school serving twice-exceptional students grades 5 through 12. Developed and implemented a strategy for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting institutional funders. Supervised the Grants Coordinator in the request of foundation and corporate grants. Cultivated relationships and solicited funds from individual donors through proposals, phone calls, and in-person meetings. Created targeted solicitation materials for a variety of audiences, including faculty, parents, and the general public. Worked closely with volunteer leadership on fundraising events, including the Annual Gala and Halloween Carnival. Managed all record keeping, including database records, prospect research documents, submission and reporting deadlines, donor funder credits, and mailing lists. Monitored income projections, ensuring that information was accurate in the database and acknowledgements were sent in a timely fashion.

Generated funds for CTG's Corporate Circle, a membership program comprising over 50 corporations with an annual income goal of $500,000. Cultivated relationships and solicited funds from corporate donors and prospects through proposals, phone calls, and in-person meetings. Managed a full portfolio of corporate donors, and led all aspects of partner engagement. Planned and facilitated networking luncheons, dinners, and receptions for donors and prospects throughout the year. Monitored expense and income budgets, tracking progress and determining changes throughout the year. Worked closely with volunteer leadership to identify, cultivate, and solicit new sources of funding. Gathered and analyzed data on lapsed donors to determine re-engagement and cultivation strategies. Established systems and processes that streamlined communication and operations in the corporate relations area.

Managed the strategic identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of nearly 100 institutional and individual donors and prospects. Developed relationships and solicited funds from institutional donors and prospects through proposals, phone calls, and in-person meetings. Wrote, edited, and proofread proposals, reports, thank-you letters, queries, cover letters, renewal letters and updates, e-blasts, and expense reports. Monitored expense and income budgets. Worked closely with volunteer leadership, including the Board of Directors and Board Committees, to identify, cultivate, and solicit new funding sources. Liaised with Center Theatre Group staff in the collection of information for proposals and reports. Contributed articles and profiles on CTG donors, programs, and events to theater programs and donor newsletters. Served on selection panels for the Student Advisory Committee and Teacher Fellowships, programs of the CTG Education and Community Partnerships Department. Assisted with the creation of marketing materials for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, a Pulitzer Prize finalist that had its world premiere at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre. With the Graphics Department, created a CTG Facts booklet to assist volunteer leadership with fundraising for the organization. Proofread and edited study guides that were distributed to participants in CTG's education programs.

Served as Executive Assistant to President of Acme, an award-winning animation studio known for high-quality commercials, artist representation, and television production. Handled film trafficking, event planning, and travel arrangements for all film screenings and events hosted by Acme Filmworks. Wrote, distributed, and maintained contracts for filmmakers involved with Acme's film distribution program. Performed administrative duties for The WB's "Drew Carey's Green Screen Show," produced by Mr. Diamond. Coordinated travel arrangements and festival accommodations for Acme employees. Scheduled all appointments for Mr. Diamond, including press interviews and meetings with high-profile clients. Maintained and updated client and colleague contact information in the File Maker Pro database.

Served as Director of the 2003 New England Film & Video Festival, a weeklong film festival for New England-based artists that attracted over 2,000 attendees. Programmed and hosted all aspects of the festival, including screenings, panel discussions, and parties. Convened a judging panel of five prominent New England-based filmmakers, including Ed Pincus, Lucia Small, and Karen Aqua. Wrote press releases for all events and screenings. Planned and organized Rough Cuts and Meet the Director, BFVF's monthly film screenings. Wrote and edited InterVisions, BFVF's bi-monthly publication. Managed festival staff, including volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and assistants. Assisted with fundraising, including prospect research and the writing and proofreading of proposals and reports.

Provided personal and executive support to Mr. Katz during the development of The WB's "Raising Dad." Assisted in lengthy negotiations with agents, talent, and production partners. Arranged cast readings, entertainment bookings, and travel and lodging. Assisted in the script development of The WB's "Raising Dad." Performed script coverage and recommendation of writers for "Raising Dad." Engineered voice over recordings for various television and film projects starring Mr. Katz. Scheduled all appointments for Mr. Katz, including press interviews and meetings with high-profile clients.