Experience

Peoria Riverfront Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Development

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  The VP of Development is responsible for all aspects of Peoria Riverfront Museum private source(s) fundraising activities. The VP of Development designs and implements an integrated annual fundraising plan that builds a pipeline of support that includes strategies to address current and future fundraising needs as guided by the strategic plan. • In collaboration with the President/CEO, design and execute the PRM’s fundraising plan and strategy for raising annual operating and special project support.• Develop, implement, and monitor short- and long-term fundraising and campaign goals.• Develop annual revenue and expense budgets, program and staffing plans, and align the volunteer development committees that assist in the development effort.• Monitor and evaluate all programs to ensure that goals are achieved and implement systems, processes and the appropriate infrastructure to support a growing program.• Develop and oversee the implementation of effective cultivation, solicitation, renewal, stewardship, and development communications in order to expand the prospect and donor base, while maintaining and deepening relationships with current supporters of the PRM.• Extract, analyze and draw conclusions from quantitative information to inform development strategy.• Work with museum leaders to understand priorities and engage them as needed to build strong donor relationships.• Maintain professionalism in all activities and outreach while promoting confidentiality of privileged information.• Work with the President & CEO and Human Resources,to establish annual goals for Development Department staff and evaluate staff performance.

• Community Relations Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Continue most duties of Executive Assistant position in addition to the following responsibilities:Oversee and coordinate customer service efforts of the museum including staff trainingSupervise front line staff.Evaluate efficiency and streamline front line operations.Responsible for Patron’s Edge ticketing system and backup for the Counterpoint POS software.Work with area hotels and the Caterpillar Visitors Center on museum promotions and cooperation.

• Executive Assistant

  • Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

  Work with volunteers, staff and public in a wide variety of activities focused on planning and administration of the museum.Maintain Board of Directors contact information and attendance records for Lakeview Museum and Peoria Riverfront Museum. Collect, maintain and distribute Board communications including documentation of minutes at Board of Directors meetings of Lakeview Museum and Peoria Riverfront Museum. Research and prepare informational packets for solicitation prospects.Prepare and coordinate communications for the President & CEO.Organize and execute special events/meetings for the President & CEO and Boards of Directors.Assist in research as needed for the President & CEO. Draft materials for museum and its planning, development and publication efforts.

• Membership Director

  • Feb 2007 - Sep 2010

  Responsible for creating and overseeing programs to increase individual and corporate museum members through organized membership drives, direct mail, and other initiatives.Work with the marketing staff in the design and production of membership materials.Responsible for data entry and record keeping, solicitation and renewal letter input and generation, and mailing of membership cards and tax letters.Complete income reports and deposits for all monies received.Responsible for Smithsonian Affiliate membership program.Assisted with all aspects of Annual Fund Drive.Assist the VP of Development with the Building Capital Campaign preparing, mailing, and processing pledges and gifts.



Peoria Park District

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Various Positions - Many simultaneously

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

   Registration Clerk: 3 years  Assistant to the Fine Arts Coordinator: 5 months  Amphitheater worker: 4 months  Franciscan Recreation Complex Building Supervisor: 1 year  Dance and Tumbling Instructor: 7 years  Summer Dance/Drama Camp Counselor: 5 years  Registration Clerk: 3 years  Assistant to the Fine Arts Coordinator: 5 months  Amphitheater worker: 4 months  Franciscan Recreation Complex Building Supervisor: 1 year  Dance and Tumbling Instructor: 7 years  Summer Dance/Drama Camp Counselor: 5 years