Erin Baltes
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Kelly Frost
I have known Erin Baltes professionally for more than a decade, most recently during her tenure at Thomas College, and have been consistently impressed by her friendly demeanor, her skillful management of projects, her ease with people, and her excellence as a comprehensive advancement professional. I count her among the best in our profession. Erin has extensive experience thoughtfully and strategically managing complex, multifaceted projects involving volunteers, superiors, subordinates, and peers. She has a keen ability to break projects into manageable chunks; to empower, guide, collaborate and motivate others; to plan, document, and manage a multitude of details; to approach change and challenge, both planned and unexpected, as positive opportunities for improvement; and to do it all with confidence and good humor. As a fundraiser, she appreciates both the structure and systems necessary to be successful and the very human need to be engaged, connected, informed, and appreciated that inspires donor generosity and loyalty. She is a clear, direct, and supportive supervisor; a tactical, unflinching, and effective solicitor; and a generous, collaborative, and supportive peer. I would partner with Erin again without hesitation. Kelly Frost President Frost Advancement Advisors
Kelly Frost
I have known Erin Baltes professionally for more than a decade, most recently during her tenure at Thomas College, and have been consistently impressed by her friendly demeanor, her skillful management of projects, her ease with people, and her excellence as a comprehensive advancement professional. I count her among the best in our profession. Erin has extensive experience thoughtfully and strategically managing complex, multifaceted projects involving volunteers, superiors, subordinates, and peers. She has a keen ability to break projects into manageable chunks; to empower, guide, collaborate and motivate others; to plan, document, and manage a multitude of details; to approach change and challenge, both planned and unexpected, as positive opportunities for improvement; and to do it all with confidence and good humor. As a fundraiser, she appreciates both the structure and systems necessary to be successful and the very human need to be engaged, connected, informed, and appreciated that inspires donor generosity and loyalty. She is a clear, direct, and supportive supervisor; a tactical, unflinching, and effective solicitor; and a generous, collaborative, and supportive peer. I would partner with Erin again without hesitation. Kelly Frost President Frost Advancement Advisors
Kelly Frost
I have known Erin Baltes professionally for more than a decade, most recently during her tenure at Thomas College, and have been consistently impressed by her friendly demeanor, her skillful management of projects, her ease with people, and her excellence as a comprehensive advancement professional. I count her among the best in our profession. Erin has extensive experience thoughtfully and strategically managing complex, multifaceted projects involving volunteers, superiors, subordinates, and peers. She has a keen ability to break projects into manageable chunks; to empower, guide, collaborate and motivate others; to plan, document, and manage a multitude of details; to approach change and challenge, both planned and unexpected, as positive opportunities for improvement; and to do it all with confidence and good humor. As a fundraiser, she appreciates both the structure and systems necessary to be successful and the very human need to be engaged, connected, informed, and appreciated that inspires donor generosity and loyalty. She is a clear, direct, and supportive supervisor; a tactical, unflinching, and effective solicitor; and a generous, collaborative, and supportive peer. I would partner with Erin again without hesitation. Kelly Frost President Frost Advancement Advisors
Kelly Frost
I have known Erin Baltes professionally for more than a decade, most recently during her tenure at Thomas College, and have been consistently impressed by her friendly demeanor, her skillful management of projects, her ease with people, and her excellence as a comprehensive advancement professional. I count her among the best in our profession. Erin has extensive experience thoughtfully and strategically managing complex, multifaceted projects involving volunteers, superiors, subordinates, and peers. She has a keen ability to break projects into manageable chunks; to empower, guide, collaborate and motivate others; to plan, document, and manage a multitude of details; to approach change and challenge, both planned and unexpected, as positive opportunities for improvement; and to do it all with confidence and good humor. As a fundraiser, she appreciates both the structure and systems necessary to be successful and the very human need to be engaged, connected, informed, and appreciated that inspires donor generosity and loyalty. She is a clear, direct, and supportive supervisor; a tactical, unflinching, and effective solicitor; and a generous, collaborative, and supportive peer. I would partner with Erin again without hesitation. Kelly Frost President Frost Advancement Advisors
Experience
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Maine Farmland Trust
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Officer
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Thomas College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate VP of Advancement
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Nov 2020 - May 2022
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Interim VP of Advancement
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Sep 2019 - Nov 2020
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Assistant Vice President of Advancement
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2019
Guide and oversee the department’s development team to ensure that all current and proposed initiatives, processes, communications, and events align with the College’s and department’s overall goals and objectives. Work with individual alumni and friends of Thomas to engage them in the institution's work and strengthen relationships that will advance Thomas's mission and vision. Plan and execute the various components of the Thomas Fund, Thomas's annual fundraising effort, as well as the Dream. Transform. Achieve. Campaign, the largest comprehensive campaign in Thomas's history.Coordinate strategies with alumni relations, career services, public relations and campus events staff to achieve annual goals; provide significant input to the College’s public relations and marketing initiatives including the Thomas Magazine and electronic and web-based publications. Show less
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Dean of Advancement
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Feb 2013 - Sep 2015
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Assistant Dean for Advancement
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Apr 2010 - Feb 2013
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Maine Public
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Major Gifts Officer & Special Events Manager
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2006 - 2010
Worked with individual friends of MPBN to advance their relationships with the organization, soliciting and securing operational and special project support through annual, major, and planned gifts. Planned and implemented special events to steward donors and engage prospects, and devised follow up strategies to leverage attendee giving. Built cultivation and solicitation strategies with President and CEO as well as members of the Board of Trustees and other volunteers. Composed and finalized foundation proposals and helped to steward support through tailored reporting. Wrote and coordinated production of “The Visionary,” a biannual planned giving newsletter, as well as planned giving testimonials for “Experience,” the station’s monthly member magazine. Show less
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Development Director
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2005 - 2006
As organization's first dedicated Development Director, worked closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and additional volunteers to conclude a $4 million capital and endowment campaign. Planned and implemented special events to steward donors and build organizational visibility. Assisted in establishing an annual fund and major gifts program. As organization's first dedicated Development Director, worked closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and additional volunteers to conclude a $4 million capital and endowment campaign. Planned and implemented special events to steward donors and build organizational visibility. Assisted in establishing an annual fund and major gifts program.
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Campaign Assistant
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2003 - 2005
Analyzed annual giving programs, creating targeted appeal letters, establishing measures of success, and making recommendations for future annual giving programs. Advised volunteers on board member solicitations. Planned and implemented special events. Created and executed dynamic marketing and public relations plans. Prepared, conducted, and presented feasibility studies. Wrote campaign support materials, including case statements. Researched and analyzed private foundations, prioritized approaches, developed grant proposals, and conducted follow-up stewardship with grantors. Show less
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Education
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1999 - 2003
University of Maine
Bachelor's, English -
1994 - 1998
John Bapst Memorial High School
Diploma
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