Experience

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  Center for Mind and Culture

  • United States
  • Research Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Deputy Director

    • Jan 2021 - Present

    Chief operating officer for independent nonpartisan data science research organization, bringing together a network of international scholars and scientists to study complex social problems.Researched and drafted new tracking protocols for increased transparency and full compliance with legal and IRS regulations of lobbying and financial activities. Crafted three-year development plan, mapping strategies to increase earned and contributed revenues. Drafted and implemented financial policies and internal operating procedures; oversaw the revision of the employee manual and implementation of payroll and employee benefits tracking; coordinated hiring and on-boarding process for new staff. Led workshops and provided presentations for community arts organizations from the Berkshires to the North Shore.

  • Chief Development Officer

    • Jan 2019 - Present

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  Independent Consultant

  • Principal

    • 1997 - Present

    Various projects include:Finance, Public Relations, and Human Resources consulting for Moderation Brewing, Brunswick, Maine, 2017-present.Social Media, Public Relations, and Strategy consulting for political candidates, 2011-present. Grant writing and research for Boston Harbor Now, 2017-2018.Cre...

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  BROOKLINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

  • Director of Administration

    • Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
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  MASSCreative

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Deputy Director

    • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
    • Greater Boston Area

    Chief operating officer for statewide advocacy organization building vibrant and connected communities in Massachusetts through the arts.Researched and drafted new tracking protocols for increased transparency and full compliance with legal and IRS regulations of lobbying and financial activities...

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  Bowdoin International Music Festival

  • Director of Development

    • May 2013 - Apr 2016

    Directed all fundraising and public relations for internationally recognized chamber music training program and summer festival.Oversaw all aspects of contributed revenue generation, increasing funding from foundations, corporate sponsorship, events, and major gifts. Secured multiple five- and si...

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  VSA Maine

  • Offices in Portland and Brunswick, Maine

  • Executive Director

    • 2005 - 2011
    • Offices in Portland and Brunswick, Maine

    Responsible for all aspects of programming and operations for statewide organization serving people with disabilities through the arts.Grew budget by 70% in five years with diversified revenue streams and reduced dependency on government funds, from 80% to 28% of income. Programs reached 35,000 p...

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  PORT Opera

  • General Manager

    • 2003 - 2005

    Chief executive to Maine's only professional opera company staging full productions at Merrill Auditorium each summer. Produced three operas: Carmen (Stephen Lord, conductor), Cavalleria Rusticana (Giovanni Reggioli, conductor), and Pagliacci (Giovanni Reggioli, conductor). Hired artistic and...

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  Portland Stage Company

  • Director of Marketing and Development

    • 1999 - 2002

    Highlights: Negotiated purchase of the Portland Performing Arts Center building below market appraisal, negotiated bank financing, and successfully let three-month campaign to raise $400,000 to close on the sale and conduct preliminary renovations during executive director vacancy. Implemented ti...

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  Portland Museum of Art

  • Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

    • 1994 - 1999
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  Maine Historical Society

  • Capital Campaign Manager

    • 1992 - 1994