Betsy Boland
Head of Membership & Outreach at Galway Chamber- Claim this Profile
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Matt Kopans
I worked with Betsy on a number of different events. She not only had a great vision about what was required for an event, but she was able to quickly and elegantly navigate obstacles to make her vision a reality. She is a tireless, smart, and cretive event planner and manager.
Matt Kopans
I worked with Betsy on a number of different events. She not only had a great vision about what was required for an event, but she was able to quickly and elegantly navigate obstacles to make her vision a reality. She is a tireless, smart, and cretive event planner and manager.
Matt Kopans
I worked with Betsy on a number of different events. She not only had a great vision about what was required for an event, but she was able to quickly and elegantly navigate obstacles to make her vision a reality. She is a tireless, smart, and cretive event planner and manager.
Matt Kopans
I worked with Betsy on a number of different events. She not only had a great vision about what was required for an event, but she was able to quickly and elegantly navigate obstacles to make her vision a reality. She is a tireless, smart, and cretive event planner and manager.
Experience
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Galway Chamber
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Ireland
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Membership & Outreach
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May 2022 - Present
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American Copper Council Inc
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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Executive Director
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Oct 2012 - Dec 2021
The American Copper Council is a not-for-profit trade association representing all segments of the copper industry. Incorporated in 1975, the Council's 150 member companies include producers, scrap dealers, brass and wire mills, fabricators, consumers, merchants and brokers. • Chief executive of a 125 corporate member trade association serving over 300 executives in the commercial copper industry. • Responsible for organizational vision, board management, financial reporting, and on-site team management. • Responsible for corporate member recruitment, engagement, and communications strategies. • Plan and manage all aspects of two annual conferences including all cost analysis, contract negotiation, registration systems, curating educational content, on-site management and follow up. • Responsible for securing sponsorship for each conference. • Responsible for developing and nurturing logical partnerships with complementary organizations. Show less
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Saratoga Springboard
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Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
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Co-founder & President
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Jun 2005 - Jan 2015
Co-founder and president of 15-person non-profit volunteer group that created and managed fundraising initiatives and events, marketing campaigns and community outreach opportunities for other local non-profits selected by competitive application process. Co-founder and president of 15-person non-profit volunteer group that created and managed fundraising initiatives and events, marketing campaigns and community outreach opportunities for other local non-profits selected by competitive application process.
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SUNY Empire State College
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Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
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Coordinator of Stewardship and Donor Relations
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Oct 2007 - Oct 2012
• Created and implemented stewardship plans for all donors, including individuals and corporate. • Solicited major gifts from a select pool of donor prospects. • Collaborated with all university departments on fundraising initiatives and donor solicitation strategies. • Selected to partner with Vice President of Development to manage the university’s presidential fundraising tour. • Designed and managed a newly created New York City-based annual fundraising gala honouring high-profile alumni. • Responsible for writing personal correspondence from the President and Vice-President of Development. Show less
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Skidmore College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director for Academic Programs
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May 2006 - Oct 2007
• Created and implemented academic and social programs for students of the summer arts programs. • Managed residential team of 12 for the residential pre-college program. • Represented Skidmore College in Saratoga Reads program, a Skidmore-Saratoga collaboration, responsible for community events. • Created and implemented academic and social programs for students of the summer arts programs. • Managed residential team of 12 for the residential pre-college program. • Represented Skidmore College in Saratoga Reads program, a Skidmore-Saratoga collaboration, responsible for community events.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Event Planner
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Mar 2005 - May 2006
• Coordinated and managed all aspects of presidential fundraising events throughout the country hosting top leadership prospects; events had a 100% success rate in securing leadership gifts from attendees after the event. • Managed regional presidential events in support of a $1 billion campaign which eventually raised $1.4 billion. • Engaged directly with high-profile donors to strengthen their relationship to the university. • Worked directly with a fastidious, ambitious, and high-profile President. Show less
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Program Director for Special Events and Donor Relations
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2002 - 2004
• Developed and delivered fundraising goals supporting programs for students with neurological disabilities. • Managed all fundraising events from conceptualization to post-event analysis including gala dinners, community concerts, and athletic events. • Managed a team of colleagues and volunteers on community events. • Established an international travel program to raise funds for the Foundation. • Developed and delivered fundraising goals supporting programs for students with neurological disabilities. • Managed all fundraising events from conceptualization to post-event analysis including gala dinners, community concerts, and athletic events. • Managed a team of colleagues and volunteers on community events. • Established an international travel program to raise funds for the Foundation.
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Fordham University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Alumni Relations Officer
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2000 - 2003
• Responsible for managing all elements of the university’s two major alumni reunions, Jubilee Weekend for 2000 guests and Homecoming for 5000 guests. • Managed budget of $1 million. • Managed an office staff of four and responsible for the management of over 100 event staff. • Planned and managed receptions for Fordham’s highest-level donors, “The President’s Club.” • Collaborated with various university departments to create strategies to increase alumni giving. • Assisted with design and oversight of the annual Ireland alumni travel program. Show less
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SUNY Empire State College
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Saratoga Springs, New York
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Assistant to the Director of Alumni & Student Relations
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1998 - 2000
Planned and implemented social, academic and fundraising events throughout New York State. Managed a portfolio of alumni prospects. Wrote and posted the copy for the Alumni and Student Relations web page. Coordinated the events of alumni-student associations throughout the state. Oversaw the writing and printing of all alumni and student newsletters. Managed the budget for the student activity fee. Planned and implemented social, academic and fundraising events throughout New York State. Managed a portfolio of alumni prospects. Wrote and posted the copy for the Alumni and Student Relations web page. Coordinated the events of alumni-student associations throughout the state. Oversaw the writing and printing of all alumni and student newsletters. Managed the budget for the student activity fee.
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Education
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Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International/Intercultural Relations