Emily Kirk Weddle

Interim Executive Director at Boston Baroque
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Medford, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Italian Limited working proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Certified PatronManager Administrator
    PatronManager
  • Fundraising BASICS Course
    Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter

Experience

    • United States
    • Music
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Interim Executive Director
      • Sep 2023 - Present

    • Director of Marketing & Digital Content
      • Jul 2019 - Present

      Built a worldwide in-person and digital audience for Boston Baroque's 22-23 Season numbering over 10,000, including streaming live concerts in 55 countries on 6 continents.Responsible for bringing in over $400,000 of earned revenue from in-person and virtual tickets and subscriptions to the Concert Series and Chamber Series.Oversee marketing strategy and implementation for organization's institutional and programmatic efforts, including managing brand identity, digital and print marketing campaigns, public relations, and developing digital content & storytelling.Executive produce all digital content, including livestream and on-demand concert film experiences, a nationally-acclaimed children's program, over 20 archival full-length concert and opera video productions and 40 documentary short films, and a live virtual program educational series.Built a newly redesigned mobile-friendly and secure website. Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Guest Speaker
      • Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

      Presented on "The Future of Digital Programming" at Capacity Interactive's 2021 Boot Camp. Discussed Boston Baroque's success building digital audiences during the 20-21 Season, and continuing to build off of that success by investing in unique and engaging digital programming. Presented on "The Future of Digital Programming" at Capacity Interactive's 2021 Boot Camp. Discussed Boston Baroque's success building digital audiences during the 20-21 Season, and continuing to build off of that success by investing in unique and engaging digital programming.

    • United States
    • Musicians
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development and Public Relations Manager
      • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

      Plan and execute all strategic plans for fundraising appeals and events, including a Gala and Auction that raises over $90,000 bienniallyWriting grant applications with proven success, securing a three-year $20,000 grant for Cantata Singers' educational outreach programManage press relations, including securing print and online articles in The Boston Globe and other news outletsDevise and manage the implementation of all short and long-term strategic programmatic marketing goals, bringing in over $90,000 of earned income annuallyCollaborate with Executive Director on donor cultivation and long-term giving plans Manage junior staff, seasonal administrative interns, and teams of up to twenty event volunteersSupervise all aspects of website management, and the Salesforce CRM donor database Show less

    • Development and Marketing Manager
      • Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

      Launched newly redesigned mobile-friendly websiteDraft and distribute all marketing materials via postal mail and emailManage social media accounts and advertisements, and grow followings

    • Development and Communications Associate
      • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

      Co-presented “Turning Data into Action: Reaching and Retaining the Right Audience” at the 2015 Chorus America Annual Conference

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Office Assistant
      • Jan 2011 - May 2014

      Organize and execute the two largest annual fundraisers of the year with the Executive Director and Early Childhood Program Director. Oversee a team of fifteen volunteers to raise funds. Solicit and process gifts for the annual Silent Auction and Raffle. Administrative duties include database entry, project editing, academic research, organizing mailings, filing and copying documents, and answering phones. Organize and execute the two largest annual fundraisers of the year with the Executive Director and Early Childhood Program Director. Oversee a team of fifteen volunteers to raise funds. Solicit and process gifts for the annual Silent Auction and Raffle. Administrative duties include database entry, project editing, academic research, organizing mailings, filing and copying documents, and answering phones.

    • Italy
    • Museums
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

      Delivered public educational talks and private tours for groups as large as forty people. Assisted with the daily operation of the museum including selling tickets, preparing and guarding galleries, and answering questions from the public. Delivered public educational talks and private tours for groups as large as forty people. Assisted with the daily operation of the museum including selling tickets, preparing and guarding galleries, and answering questions from the public.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Art of Europe Department Intern
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      Responsible for the organization of all auction catalogues, gratis copies of books, and object records. Administrative duties included answering phones, copying and filing records, and research projects. Assisted the Department Coordinator and Director of Administration in their responsibilities. Responsible for the organization of all auction catalogues, gratis copies of books, and object records. Administrative duties included answering phones, copying and filing records, and research projects. Assisted the Department Coordinator and Director of Administration in their responsibilities.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Curatorial and Library Intern
      • May 2012 - Jul 2012

      Spearheaded the Portland Harbor Museum Project, which included archiving photographs and manuscripts into the museum’s collections. Assisted the Curator of Exhibits and Senior Curator in installing exhibits and helping plan upcoming exhibits. Aided researchers in the library. Spearheaded the Portland Harbor Museum Project, which included archiving photographs and manuscripts into the museum’s collections. Assisted the Curator of Exhibits and Senior Curator in installing exhibits and helping plan upcoming exhibits. Aided researchers in the library.

    • United States
    • Assistant Box Office Manager
      • Jan 2008 - Aug 2010

      Administrative work in an office setting included taking phone and email messages, making seat reservations using Vendini ticketing system, and handling cash and credit card transactions. Assisted Executive Director in organizing activities for children’s productions and summer camps. Administrative work in an office setting included taking phone and email messages, making seat reservations using Vendini ticketing system, and handling cash and credit card transactions. Assisted Executive Director in organizing activities for children’s productions and summer camps.

    • United States
    • Theater Companies
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder, Theater Project Young Company Board
      • 2008 - 2010

      President (2009-2010) and Secretary (2008-2009) of the student branch of the board of directors. Organized multiple fundraisers a year, including a silent auction and benefit concert in 2009. President (2009-2010) and Secretary (2008-2009) of the student branch of the board of directors. Organized multiple fundraisers a year, including a silent auction and benefit concert in 2009.

Education

  • Boston University Questrom School of Business
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Social Impact
    2017 - 2020
  • Wellesley College
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History and Music
    2010 - 2014
  • Brunswick High School
    2006 - 2010

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