Laura Sullivan, MA, CFRE
Director of Leadership Giving at Museum of New Mexico Foundation- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Project Management Foundations: Communication
LinkedInJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CFRE Certification
CFRE InternationalMar, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Museum of New Mexico Foundation
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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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Director of Leadership Giving
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Sep 2021 - Present
Director of Leadership Giving for the Museum of International Folk Art Director of Leadership Giving for the Museum of International Folk Art
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School for Advanced Research
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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2015 - Jul 2021
I managed all development and communications activities for SAR, including major gift fundraising, annual fund, and special events for one of the world's leading research institutions in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, Southwest Native American art, and cultural studies. I managed all development and communications activities for SAR, including major gift fundraising, annual fund, and special events for one of the world's leading research institutions in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, Southwest Native American art, and cultural studies.
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International Folk Art Alliance
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2015
Raised funds in excess of $11 million for non-profit organization with a mission to celebrate and preserve living folk art traditions and create economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide. Worked with a Board of Directors and volunteer leadership to implement strategic plans and a comprehensive campaign that tripled the size of the organization. Played a leadership role in raising funds to produce the largest folk art market in the world that takes place in Santa Fe in July and provides opportunities for economic empowerment and skill building through a variety of year-round programs. Show less
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Executive Director
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Sep 2003 - Oct 2005
Directed county wide arts council, coordinated arts organizations and networking, small grant distribution, event planning and implementation, restoration of historic theatre- part of downtown revitalization in Las Cruces. Directed county wide arts council, coordinated arts organizations and networking, small grant distribution, event planning and implementation, restoration of historic theatre- part of downtown revitalization in Las Cruces.
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Director of Education
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1993 - 2000
Developed plans and administered educational and multi-cultural programming and events for State museum; managed staff; wrote and administered grants for educational programs, including outreach to underserved communities, relating to museum exhibitions; participated as key member of planning teams to develop exhibitions, marketing, and interpretation strategies; and developed and implemented training program and tour techniques for volunteer docents. Developed plans and administered educational and multi-cultural programming and events for State museum; managed staff; wrote and administered grants for educational programs, including outreach to underserved communities, relating to museum exhibitions; participated as key member of planning teams to develop exhibitions, marketing, and interpretation strategies; and developed and implemented training program and tour techniques for volunteer docents.
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Education
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1984 - 1989
University of California, Santa Cruz
Masters, Education; Anthropology; Art History -
1978 - 1982
Middlebury College
B.A., German -
1974 - 1978
Western Reserve Academy
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