Manage a portfolio of approximately 75-100 major gift donors and prospects, cultivating and stewarding relationships through personal meetings, proposals, events, and other strategies. Work cross-departmentally with programming, marketing, and finance teams to craft and implement fundable projects that align with donor interests, ensuring all proposals meet organizational priorities and funding needs.Develop and implement donor engagement plans, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities, working with leadership, board members, and volunteers to build long-term relationships with high-capacity donors. Assist VP and Senior Director with planned giving communications, proposals, and stewardship.Manage the ISO’s FORTE Young Professionals group, working with leadership to create programming and engagement opportunities to grow and retain membership.

Solicit and/or upgrade gifts through phone calls and personal visits with a large portfolio (150+) of assigned donors/prospectsMaintain records of all aspects of donors and prospects relationships with the ISO through the use of the ISO’s development database, Tessitura, as well as updating and utilizing various accountability toolsProactively develop and offer creative fundraising solutions, solicitation ideas and strategies, event ideas, and cultivation steps that will increase visibility and generate prospects to positively impact the overall annual fundraising goalManage the ISO’s FORTE Young Professionals Group

Maintained Tessitura prospect management system in partnership with the VP of Development and tracked progress for the Development DepartmentCompleted a broad variety of administrative tasks for the VP of DevelopmentScheduled and coordinated meetings of the Development and Governance Committees of the Board; prepared agendas and minutes; ensured fluid communication between Committee participantsOversaw and assisted with event planning for Development-related events

Perform in various settings ranging from featured concerts to background rolesAccommodate event hosts with flexibility of styles and genresRegularly featured at IU administrative events and business functions at university venues

Prepare, create, and distribute departmental calendarsCreate and maintain departmental pages on the school websiteAdminister departmental hearings, juries, auditions, committees, guest artist residencies, competitions, faculty meetings, and student communications

Conduct weekly virtual lessons for the Cheerful Hearts Mission in the Dominican RepublicWork closely with the director and translator to deliver quality online instructionSpearhead design of new twelve-level curriculum for beginner and advanced students

Teach weekly lessons to pre-college beginner and intermediate level pianistsSelect appropriate methods and repertoire for students at a variety of levelsPrepare students for end-of-the-semester recital, Maintain communication with parents

Courses taught: MUS-P110, BEGIN PIANO CLASS I NONMUS MAJ (5 semesters)MUS-P120, BEGIN PIANO CLASS II NONMUS MAJMUS-P130, BEGIN PIANO CLASS III NONMUS MAJMUS-P131, PIANO CLASS MUSIC MAJORS IIIMUS-P141, PIANO CLASS MUSIC MAJORS IV (2 semesters)Planned course curriculum, held regular office hours, maintained communication with studentsPrepared students for semesterly juries and proficiency exams through one-to-one instructionRecalibrated classes and lessons for remote instruction utilizing e-Novative curriculum

Rehearse and perform a stylistic variety of repertoire with the symphonyAccommodate guest artists during concerts of popular musicParticipate as featured artist for fundraising efforts and donor events

Rehearse and perform a stylistic variety of repertoire with the symphonyFeatured soloist for symphony-organized special eventsFacilitate piano rehearsals with guest artists

Conduct remote lessons to students of all ages (elementary to adult) in the Bay areaTeach weekly theory classes in preparation for Certificate of Merit examsAssist with implementation of school festivals, competitions, exams, and marketing

Administered donor phone calls, event registrations, and donor solicitationsCreated content for social media, e-newsletters, and other donor and marketing materialsProspected potential donors, attended donor events, and maintained a donor log

Teach weekly lessons to beginner/intermediate level students in the Aspen communityPrepare intermediate level students for ABRSM exam

Taught private lessons for twelve-week intensive program (elementary-aged students)Conducted four group classes with full studio including interactive games and activitiesDesigned effective lesson and class materials for remote delivery

Printed, organized, and distributed tickets to VIP guests at the will call deskCollected student information, selected seating, and printed student tickets Greeted guests and directed them in the front of house area at Harris Concert Hall

Teach weekly lessons to beginner/intermediate level students in the Aspen communityPrepare intermediate level students for ABRSM exam

Assumed the role of worship director when he/she is absentDeveloped music in a variety of styles for traditional and contemporary worshipLed and accompanied choir rehearsals, performed for multiple weekly services

Planned the advance calendar for College of Music performance hallsAdministered College of Music social media outlets; Implemented social media strategiesCoordinated the administration of guest artist residencies, performance hall operations, college festivals, and college entrepreneurial initiatives

Ensured the accessibility and security of the hall to all patronsManaged a staff of ushers and volunteers Oversaw front of house operations for the primary performance hall at the University and within the community of Tallahassee

Provided music for traditional ballet and contemporary dance classesWorked with instructors to determine appropriate accompaniment musicImprovised based on style considerations and dancers’ needs