Director of Development

• Oct 2022 - Present

Develop fundraising strategy, manage relationships with donors at all levels, administer annual giving program, and oversee sponsorships and grants. Develop fundraising strategy, manage relationships with donors at all levels, administer annual giving program, and oversee sponsorships and grants.

Co-Founder and Executive Director

• Oct 2017 - Present

Define mission, goals, and organizational structure of a startup nonprofit arts organization; manage recruitment of 30+ ensemble members whose values and skillsets align with organizational mission; guide artistic planning for a series of orchestra and chamber concerts each season; coordinate concert and event production within ensemble and with outside partners; lead fundraising efforts including directed and crowd-funded campaigns Define mission, goals, and organizational structure of a startup nonprofit arts organization; manage recruitment of 30+ ensemble members whose values and skillsets align with organizational mission; guide artistic planning for a series of orchestra and chamber concerts each season; coordinate concert and event production within ensemble and with outside partners; lead fundraising efforts including directed and crowd-funded campaigns

Editorial Assistant – Bass World: the magazine of the International Society of Bassists

• Feb 2015 - Present

Provide editorial review of seven columns and other articles for publication in three issues annually; Proof the layout for each issue and oversee revisions together with the Editor and Layout; Write articles and reviews of presentations and recitals at the International Society of Bassists convention for publication in the special post-convention issue Provide editorial review of seven columns and other articles for publication in three issues annually; Proof the layout for each issue and oversee revisions together with the Editor and Layout; Write articles and reviews of presentations and recitals at the International Society of Bassists convention for publication in the special post-convention issue

Donor Relations and Annual Giving Manager

• Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

The donor relations and annual giving manager works closely with the development director to develop strategy for the annual giving and stewardship programs and manages the execution of both. This position is responsible for timely and effective stewardship of all donors to EFMN with a focus on the value of giving and the importance of maintaining donor relationships. It is also responsible for providing the metrics and reporting needed for a data-driven department. The donor relations and annual giving manager works closely with the development director to develop strategy for the annual giving and stewardship programs and manages the execution of both. This position is responsible for timely and effective stewardship of all donors to EFMN with a focus on the value of giving and the importance of maintaining donor relationships. It is also responsible for providing the metrics and reporting needed for a data-driven department.

Communications and Development Manager, UChicago Presents and Department of Music

• May 2020 - Feb 2021

Develop data-driven marketing and fundraising strategy in line with organizational objectives; manage marketing and fundraising campaigns including resource allocation, timeline, workflow, etc.; provide design direction and manage production of all visual marketing assets; write promotional and development copy that connects with diverse audiences; manage content and design across two websites, including full re-design projects for both; serve as the CRM database power user and identify, build, and track custom audiences based on target demographics; serve as organizational representative and constituent point of contact at all concerts and receptions Show less

Marketing Coordinator, University of Chicago Presents

• Sep 2017 - May 2020

Substitute Bassist

• Oct 2015 - May 2020

Bassist, Civic Orchestra of Chicago

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2018