Director Of Development

• Oct 2021 - Present

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

• Feb 2019 - Oct 2021

Foster culture of philanthropy and provide strategic oversight for marketing and communications Provide oversight for all fund development activities through coordination with staff, committees and board Design, implement and measure effective fund development strategies including general fund, special events, capital campaigns and planned giving Develop constructive relationships with partners from all segments of the community Deploy fundraising techniques including face-to-face solicitation, proposal writing, telephone solicitation, direct mail and online giving to meet fund development goals Manage multiple priorities and make rapid decisions about complex issues in development and management

Executive Director

• Mar 2016 - Jan 2019

Provided strategic leadership to develop start-up non-profit into operational organization Managed all aspects of organization including fund development, financial management, governance, marketing and communications, leading/supervising staff, and recruiting and staffing board and committees Conducted corporate and individual major gift asks to meet programmatic and capital fundraising goals Engaged in the community and statewide as representative of Stockyards Ag Experience and its mission Established capital, programmatic and special event development plans to achieve goals identified in strategic plan Led Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Community Appeal, including work with campaign consultants, leadership team and volunteers. The campaign exceeded its goal and raised $1,258,735. Led regional leadership campaign, which preceded Community Appeals campaign and raised $872,000 outside of Sioux Falls. Led exhibit design process with committee and collaborators to bring to reality the vision of an 1800-square foot museum facility at Falls Park in Sioux Falls

Executive Director

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2016

Manage the development, redevelopment, and improvement of downtown areas as Main Street manager; serve as COO of non-profit organization with $150,000 budget; collaborate with strategic partners to advance mutual goals; identify, pursue and manage grants; create, plan, and execute promotions including festivals and concerts series; interact with local elected officials to advocate for Orangeburg and Orangeburg County; manage volunteers and interns. Manage the development, redevelopment, and improvement of downtown areas as Main Street manager; serve as COO of non-profit organization with $150,000 budget; collaborate with strategic partners to advance mutual goals; identify, pursue and manage grants; create, plan, and execute promotions including festivals and concerts series; interact with local elected officials to advocate for Orangeburg and Orangeburg County; manage volunteers and interns.

Arts Consultant

• Jul 2008 - Aug 2012

Managed statewide grants portfolio for non-profit organizations including Local Arts Agencies and State Service organizations; coordinated webinars, grant training and professional development workshops; initiated and maintained social media pages and the Culture Builds Florida blog; designed and implemented Culture Builds Florida statewide marketing and awareness campaign; wrote, designed and distributed electronic newsletters and print pieces; wrote speeches and talking points for Division Director, Florida Secretary of State, Governor and United States Senators; planned and executed statewide conferences.

Director of Education

• Nov 2006 - Jun 2008

Programmed art education activities including quarterly studio art classes for children and adults, summer art camp for children and teens, family programming, learning experiences in LeMoyne's gallery; conducted art education outreach activities at schools and other community venues. Managed and supervised seasonal employees; managed department $100,000 budget; fundraising, marketing and public relations. Programmed art education activities including quarterly studio art classes for children and adults, summer art camp for children and teens, family programming, learning experiences in LeMoyne's gallery; conducted art education outreach activities at schools and other community venues. Managed and supervised seasonal employees; managed department $100,000 budget; fundraising, marketing and public relations.

Interim Managing Director

• May 2006 - Sep 2006

Managed all business activities for the organization; completed the 501(c) process with the IRS, managed the organization's budget; scheduled local and national touring opportunities including Kennedy Center performance; worked with local, regional and national press outlets to promote the BCT's activities and mission. Managed all business activities for the organization; completed the 501(c) process with the IRS, managed the organization's budget; scheduled local and national touring opportunities including Kennedy Center performance; worked with local, regional and national press outlets to promote the BCT's activities and mission.

Assistant Director

• May 2005 - May 2006

Worked as presenter and managed artist contracts and services; created membership campaign that increased individual giving to the organization by more than 400% and has raised more than $1 million since its inception; collaborated to provide educational and enrichment activities throughout the Tallahassee community; collaborated with seven deans and academic departments to provide educational opportunities for Florida State University students. Artists presented: Buddy Guy, Pat Metheny with Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez, PHILADANCO, Dan Zanes and Friends, Behind the Broken Words, MOMIX, Stephen King, Al Jarreau, Garrison Keiller, PRI's From the Top, Arlo Guthrie, Christopher O'Riley, Willie Nelson