Heather Leppla
Director Of Advancement at The Miami Valley School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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2022 Best of District V Awards
Council for Advancement and Support of EducationJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
2022 Circle of Excellence - Bronze Award
Council for Advancement and Support of EducationDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
2022 Circle of Excellence - Silver Award
Council for Advancement and Support of EducationDec, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The Miami Valley School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Advancement
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Jun 2020 - Present
As Director of Advancement for The Miami Valley School I am responsible for the raising of funds to support the school and its mission through its capital campaign, annual fund, major gifts, and special events. As a member of the senior administrative team, I oversee all aspects of the Advancement department, participate in school policy decisions, and act as a liason the development committee within the Board of Trustees. As Director of Advancement for The Miami Valley School I am responsible for the raising of funds to support the school and its mission through its capital campaign, annual fund, major gifts, and special events. As a member of the senior administrative team, I oversee all aspects of the Advancement department, participate in school policy decisions, and act as a liason the development committee within the Board of Trustees.
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Hello Fundraising
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Dec 2019 - Present
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The Dayton Art Institute
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Membership & Individual Giving Manager
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
As Membership & Individual Giving Manager I am responsible for the development and execution of programs and initiatives designed to build membership retention and acquisition, as well as executing the museum's annual fund and giving program for restricted and unrestricted gifts.
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Member Relations Manager
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
As member Relations Manager I am responsible for the development and execution of programs and initiatives designed to build membership enrollment, improve attrition & retention rates, and to support the current membership base through detailed reporting and analysis, strategy and data management. I work closely with Marketing, Guest Services and Development staff to best leverage museum resources to enhance the member experience and to support other departments goals. I implement marketing and communication programs; establish and achieve specific revenue goals, and identify appropriate measurement metrics. I support special events including Art Ball, Oktoberfest, and other donor events. Sales, donor cultivation, relationship management, customer service, project management, and outreach are my strongest professional skills. Show less
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4C for Children
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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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Specialist
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2017
Recruitment and marketing (development and administration of marketingmaterials and recruitment plan)Project management (budgeting, strategic planning, evaluation & administration)Report writing (funder and agency)Develop relationships with early education and community agenciesCreate and facilitate client communication systems (list serves, online forums andtraditional mail)Conduct child, teacher and program quality assessmentsManage training logistics (planning & evaluation)Support development team (fundraising events, report preparation)Develop and implement curriculumCoach and mentor teachers and administrators Show less
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Leadership Coach
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
Quality improvement coach for administrators and preschool teachers. Advocate for Early Childhood EducationSpecialty Areas: Curriculum , Assessment, Intentional Teaching, Special Needs Education, Quality Rating Systems. Project Management, Training and Coaching, Strategy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Change Management, Leadership, Critical Conversations, Organizational Culture, Board Governance.
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United Rehabilitation Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Teacher
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Oct 2012 - Mar 2014
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Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Kindergarten Teacher
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
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Goodstart Early Learning
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Needs Teacher
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
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Education
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Antioch University Midwest
Individualized Master of Arts, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching