Tom Eisman Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Grants Manager of one of Charlotte's largest networks of health clinics. Oversees the submission, implementation, and reporting for over $3.68MM in annual funds, and $1.71MM in special projects.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Created and managed the annual development plan for a major metropolitan center’s history museum. Conducted outreach to attract new donors and steward existing donors at the $500+ level. Lead FY19 campaign for general operational support raising $332,137, a 41% increase from FY18 including the May 2019 fundraising dinner, Colonial Gem, which achieved a net of $39,000, the most successful fundraising event in the museum’s 48 year history. Coordinated early-stage planning for the museum’s Capital Campaign.Increased donor retention rate to 43% for FY19 from previous year’s 21%.Designed a 12-page annual report and 10-page case statement for use by staff and volunteers to help educate donors on the value of the museum.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Developed a Stewardship plan for recognition of Safe Alliance’s top donors, incorporating participation from the Board and senior staff.Led the 2017-2018 Men For Change Campaign, including Committee communications, event planning, and acknowledgement, which raised $28,760 in two months.Oversaw management of the Raiser’s Edge database by the Senior Adminstrative Associate.

Fairfax, Va

Managed the fundraising and day-to-day operations of a $1.3 million local arts affiliate.Planned and executed the 2017 Fairfax County Arts Awards, which brought in $135,000 in revenue.Managed a portfolio of $1.2 million in contributed income, including $900,000 in county funding, $93,000 in corporate support, $50,000 in foundation support, and $58,000 in individual support.Supervised an administrative assistant and two independent contractors, and acted in coordination with the Director of Communication on the rebranding of the Arts Council of Fairfax County.

Olney, Maryland, United States

Designed the solicitation and stewardship process for corporate, government, and foundation donors at a major regional theatre.Created and maintained a new Grants Calendar and Institutional Tracking System.Solicited over 30 foundations, corporations, and trustees for support with the rest of the Development team, resulting in Institutional Gifts growing 40% from April 2015 – April 2016 to $1.2M.Added six foundations, including a new six-figure donor, and raised $75,000 in Capital Campaign funds.

Glen Echo, Maryland, United States

Designed the solicitation and stewardship process for corporate, government, and foundation donors at a regional children’s theatre.Managed a $420,000 Institutional fund, and increased funding from institutional sources, exceeding budgeted income by 7%, plus an additional $68,571 in funds for a new Patron Management Database.Successfully cultivated six new foundations in 19 months. Raised $10,000 in NEA ArtWorks funding.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Self employed tour guide in the DC metro area, with occasional trips down to Williamsburg or Yorktown.

• Researched potential donors and prepared briefings to help the rest of the team secure donations. • Drafted grant proposals and grant reports for the NEA, the Humanities Council, and Cafritz Foundation.• Solicited and received approximately $2,500 worth of donations from businesses in the Washington-Baltimore area for Woolly's annual silent auction.• Coordinated seating and execution of special events, including opening nights and fund-raising dinners.

Ma/Mba, Arts Management

Bs, Theatre Performance