Denise Goldstein
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Miegan Riddle
I have had the pleasure of working with Denise in several capacities over my career, but most recently we worked together on a fundraising event for the FOR-SITE Foundation. Denise jumped in to take the reigns on executing a 250-person Vernissage to celebrate the opening of an environmental art exhibition. The event was a major success and cornerstone to our fundraising $1M for the art exhibition. Denise is a consummate professional and someone who you can entrust to handle a project independently from start to finish. She is a savvy communicator (whether written or verbal), fastidiously organized and efficient, and she builds and maintains relationships easily. She is also great fun to work with as she approaches her work with both passion and pride. The Bay Area lost a savvy leader in the arts and cultural landscape with Denise's moving to the East Coast.
Allyson Halpern
Denise is great to work with for lots of reasons, one being that she truly *gets* your organization, and it shows up across all aspects of her work. Working with her on 826 Valencia events, she quickly understood the core of our brand, could articulately express it (verbally and in writing), strategize about it, and maximize it. She can also keep it fresh, which is why we and others worked with her year after year. Whether writing a proposal for an event, collaborating on materials and marketing, or proposing and designing event strategies, Denise's work reflects the essence of your organization. Her work centers the needs and goals of all of her clients, and she keeps it fun. I recommend her highly!
Miegan Riddle
I have had the pleasure of working with Denise in several capacities over my career, but most recently we worked together on a fundraising event for the FOR-SITE Foundation. Denise jumped in to take the reigns on executing a 250-person Vernissage to celebrate the opening of an environmental art exhibition. The event was a major success and cornerstone to our fundraising $1M for the art exhibition. Denise is a consummate professional and someone who you can entrust to handle a project independently from start to finish. She is a savvy communicator (whether written or verbal), fastidiously organized and efficient, and she builds and maintains relationships easily. She is also great fun to work with as she approaches her work with both passion and pride. The Bay Area lost a savvy leader in the arts and cultural landscape with Denise's moving to the East Coast.
Allyson Halpern
Denise is great to work with for lots of reasons, one being that she truly *gets* your organization, and it shows up across all aspects of her work. Working with her on 826 Valencia events, she quickly understood the core of our brand, could articulately express it (verbally and in writing), strategize about it, and maximize it. She can also keep it fresh, which is why we and others worked with her year after year. Whether writing a proposal for an event, collaborating on materials and marketing, or proposing and designing event strategies, Denise's work reflects the essence of your organization. Her work centers the needs and goals of all of her clients, and she keeps it fun. I recommend her highly!
Miegan Riddle
I have had the pleasure of working with Denise in several capacities over my career, but most recently we worked together on a fundraising event for the FOR-SITE Foundation. Denise jumped in to take the reigns on executing a 250-person Vernissage to celebrate the opening of an environmental art exhibition. The event was a major success and cornerstone to our fundraising $1M for the art exhibition. Denise is a consummate professional and someone who you can entrust to handle a project independently from start to finish. She is a savvy communicator (whether written or verbal), fastidiously organized and efficient, and she builds and maintains relationships easily. She is also great fun to work with as she approaches her work with both passion and pride. The Bay Area lost a savvy leader in the arts and cultural landscape with Denise's moving to the East Coast.
Allyson Halpern
Denise is great to work with for lots of reasons, one being that she truly *gets* your organization, and it shows up across all aspects of her work. Working with her on 826 Valencia events, she quickly understood the core of our brand, could articulately express it (verbally and in writing), strategize about it, and maximize it. She can also keep it fresh, which is why we and others worked with her year after year. Whether writing a proposal for an event, collaborating on materials and marketing, or proposing and designing event strategies, Denise's work reflects the essence of your organization. Her work centers the needs and goals of all of her clients, and she keeps it fun. I recommend her highly!
Miegan Riddle
I have had the pleasure of working with Denise in several capacities over my career, but most recently we worked together on a fundraising event for the FOR-SITE Foundation. Denise jumped in to take the reigns on executing a 250-person Vernissage to celebrate the opening of an environmental art exhibition. The event was a major success and cornerstone to our fundraising $1M for the art exhibition. Denise is a consummate professional and someone who you can entrust to handle a project independently from start to finish. She is a savvy communicator (whether written or verbal), fastidiously organized and efficient, and she builds and maintains relationships easily. She is also great fun to work with as she approaches her work with both passion and pride. The Bay Area lost a savvy leader in the arts and cultural landscape with Denise's moving to the East Coast.
Allyson Halpern
Denise is great to work with for lots of reasons, one being that she truly *gets* your organization, and it shows up across all aspects of her work. Working with her on 826 Valencia events, she quickly understood the core of our brand, could articulately express it (verbally and in writing), strategize about it, and maximize it. She can also keep it fresh, which is why we and others worked with her year after year. Whether writing a proposal for an event, collaborating on materials and marketing, or proposing and designing event strategies, Denise's work reflects the essence of your organization. Her work centers the needs and goals of all of her clients, and she keeps it fun. I recommend her highly!
Experience
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SMRT Systems
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Freelance Copywriter and Marketing Consultant
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Oct 2021 - Present
Offering marketing strategy and writing services to help businesses fuel growth, bring value to their customers and clients, and communicate their USPs. I deliver thoughtful finished pieces that reflect thorough industry research, a genuine interest in human psychology, contemporary technology and culture, and doses of humility, humor, and honesty. Offering marketing strategy and writing services to help businesses fuel growth, bring value to their customers and clients, and communicate their USPs. I deliver thoughtful finished pieces that reflect thorough industry research, a genuine interest in human psychology, contemporary technology and culture, and doses of humility, humor, and honesty.
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Denise Goldstein Special Events
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Principal
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Nov 2011 - Apr 2022
Denise Goldstein Special Events is a boutique event planning firm that specializes in galas, auctions, openings, and any event whose purpose is to bring attention to an institution's mission. Past clients have included FOR-SITE Foundation, 826 Valencia, the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), The Contemporary Jewish Museum (The CJM), C Project, One Treasure Island/Treasure Island Homeless Development Initiative, Umpqua Bank, and others. Denise brings years of experience in event strategy, custom programming & entertainment, fundraising, speaker management, marketing/communication, writing & editing, logistics management, committee & volunteer development, and more. Denise sets herself apart from larger event planning agencies by providing clients with generous personal attention, planning each event as if she were a team member rather than a consultant. Show less
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SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Associate Director of Donor Services
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May 2008 - Sep 2011
• Directed activities for SFMOMA's Donor Services department, including fundraising events, donor/member engagement events, auxiliaries, and art interest groups. • Oversaw team of six staff; provided mentorship for junior staff in donor relations and event planning; managed department budgets and income projections; and assisted with overall event and donor engagement strategy for the museum. • Worked closely with multiple trustees and volunteers on a daily basis • Planned and executed a 75th anniversary benefit event which raised more than $1.5MM for education and exhibition programming. Show less
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INFORUM, a division of The Commonwealth Club
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board member
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2005 - 2010
Assisted with strategy, Development activities, and programming. Assisted with strategy, Development activities, and programming.
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SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Assistant Director of Donor Services
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2007 - 2008
• Made improvements to the Museum's annual travel program resulting in increased net revenues • Managed staff responsible for two auxiliaries (SECA and Contemporary Extension) • Initiated cost-saving restructuring of annual event and travel programs• Assisted with strategic planning for growing department, including budgeting and staffing
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Donor Services Manager
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Sep 2003 - May 2007
• Planned and executed all major events for the museum's donor and membership groups, including annual Director's Circle dinner, exhibition openings, Sunday member brunches, annual Artist's Circle Forum, and Thursday Member Sessions• Ensured that events accurately represented the museum's marketing and donor relations goals by working closely with the Development team, curators, marketing and operations staff. • Coordinated invitation approvals, hired vendors, developed staffing and logistical plans, and managed budgets. Show less
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The Commonwealth Club of California
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Annual Giving Manager
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2001 - 2003
• Managed annual giving activities, including individual, corporate, and event-related gifts • Produced two annual fund mailings per year and saw increase in revenue due to shift towards mission-centric appeal and segmented mailing lists • Supported the annual fundraising gala and planned VIP receptions with special speakers • Managed the Corporate Council and ensured that benefits were received • Responsible for the veracity of Raiser's Edge data, gift acknowledgement, committee coordination, and writing of various special appeals Show less
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Education
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1992 - 1996
UC Santa Barbara
B.A., Communication Studies, Italian Cultural Studies
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