Michelle Amador
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Ellen Offner
Michelle is a vey talented, energetic, and delightful development professional. I have worked with her extensively as a member of the Mark Morris Dance Group board, and invariably find he responsive and wise. She represents the dance group admirably with all constituencies and embraces diversity and inclusion. We are lucky to have such a valuable senior staff member representing us to the dance group’s many publics and audiences.
Sarah Garvey (she/her)
In the time that I worked with Michelle at ISSUE Project Room, I witnessed in her a relentless determination that not only increased the ISSUE's funding, but also stabilized the organization when it was going through a leadership transition. She is highly creative and passionate, an effective problem solver, accountable, professional, a supportive team player and a pleasure to work with.
Ellen Offner
Michelle is a vey talented, energetic, and delightful development professional. I have worked with her extensively as a member of the Mark Morris Dance Group board, and invariably find he responsive and wise. She represents the dance group admirably with all constituencies and embraces diversity and inclusion. We are lucky to have such a valuable senior staff member representing us to the dance group’s many publics and audiences.
Sarah Garvey (she/her)
In the time that I worked with Michelle at ISSUE Project Room, I witnessed in her a relentless determination that not only increased the ISSUE's funding, but also stabilized the organization when it was going through a leadership transition. She is highly creative and passionate, an effective problem solver, accountable, professional, a supportive team player and a pleasure to work with.
Ellen Offner
Michelle is a vey talented, energetic, and delightful development professional. I have worked with her extensively as a member of the Mark Morris Dance Group board, and invariably find he responsive and wise. She represents the dance group admirably with all constituencies and embraces diversity and inclusion. We are lucky to have such a valuable senior staff member representing us to the dance group’s many publics and audiences.
Sarah Garvey (she/her)
In the time that I worked with Michelle at ISSUE Project Room, I witnessed in her a relentless determination that not only increased the ISSUE's funding, but also stabilized the organization when it was going through a leadership transition. She is highly creative and passionate, an effective problem solver, accountable, professional, a supportive team player and a pleasure to work with.
Ellen Offner
Michelle is a vey talented, energetic, and delightful development professional. I have worked with her extensively as a member of the Mark Morris Dance Group board, and invariably find he responsive and wise. She represents the dance group admirably with all constituencies and embraces diversity and inclusion. We are lucky to have such a valuable senior staff member representing us to the dance group’s many publics and audiences.
Sarah Garvey (she/her)
In the time that I worked with Michelle at ISSUE Project Room, I witnessed in her a relentless determination that not only increased the ISSUE's funding, but also stabilized the organization when it was going through a leadership transition. She is highly creative and passionate, an effective problem solver, accountable, professional, a supportive team player and a pleasure to work with.
Experience
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Mark Morris Dance Group
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Oct 2012 - Present
The Mark Morris Dance Group develops, promotes, and sustains the growing repertory of dance, music, and opera productions by prolific choreographer and conductor Mark Morris, and serves as a vibrant cultural resource providing free and low-cost dance instruction. Since my start in 2012, I've led team efforts to increase contributed revenue from $1.7 million annually to $4 million. I've also worked with Board and Executive leadership to design and launch a multi-year comprehensive campaign raising $23 million from 2016 - 2020. As Director of Development, I am responsible for managing development staff, working with board members, maintaining and cultivating contributor relationships. I currently lead our Mark Morris BOLD Campaing, working to raise our annual contributed income to $5 million per year through a two-year campaign raising $10 million.
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Singer and Songwriter
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Jan 2000 - Present
Host of weekly livestream show featuring creative people from around the nation.Writing, recording, and releasing original music:2022 - "Only Peace I've Found"2021 - Single “Words”2021 - Single “These are the His and Los”2021 - Single “We Can Work It Out”2020 - Single "Glimmer"2014 - Independent album "How To Love"2013 - Released collaborative album "Truth Over Lines" with Mercury Falls group2009 - Released independent album "Higher" produced by Zed Bias2007 - Single release "Because of You" produced by Zed Bias2006 - Collaborator and featured singer on for "Latenight Daydreaming" with band Karma2005 - Released independent album "Michelle Amador & The True Believers"2001 - Released independent album "Composition"Select achievements and projects:2016 - Composition "Amber is Falling" released on saxophonist Dayna Stephens' "Gratitude" album featuring Brad Mehldau, Larry Grenadier and Eric Harland featured on 2011 - Collaborative tour "Heartland" successfully crowd-funded and sponsored2006 - Featured performer in the Under the Radar series at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts2005 - Created "Jazz Beyond" stage at the San Jose Jazz Festival2004 - Selected as one of sixty artists out of 2,000 applicants worldwide to participate in RBMA music symposium in RomeVarious performances for San Francisco Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, BAMCafe, Hotel Cafe and other venues.
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ISSUE Project Room
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business & Development Director
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2012
ISSUE is a critically acclaimed experimental arts nonprofit undergoing a capital project renovation and relocation. My duties included: successfully planning and implementing a fund raising strategy, managing business operations, and serving as project manager for renovation of a 1926 historic theater. Select achievements include:• Increasing contributed revenue by 600% from 2008 to 2011• Managing all aspects of a $4 million capital project • Managing the organization's transition after the founder's declining health and eventual passing to new leadership (Nov 2009 through Oct 2010)
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Development Director
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Oct 2006 - Jul 2008
ETHEL is a world-renowned nonprofit string quartet. My duties included: developing project budgets; research, copywriting, and drafting of grants; maintaining and evolving relationships with supporters; implementing processes for improved workflow; and managing a 2-person grant-writing team. Select achievements include:• Increased revenue by 25%• Managed relaunch of website and brand• Reported to a 4-person Executive Director Team• Served as Executive Director (Jan through Jul 2008)
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Jazz Educator: Vocal Performance & Composition
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Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
The JazzSchool is an accredited school for vocal, instrumental, performance, and compositional study. I was an educator for vocal performance and jazz songwriting and composition. Select achievements include:• Provided students with skills to build vocal capacity, confront stage fright, and overcome writer’s block• Encouraged students to develop their unique voice• Maintained a supportive classroom environment for students to share ideas and participate in providing / receiving constructive criticism
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San Jose Jazz
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Membership Manager / Educator / Artistic Director
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Oct 2003 - Aug 2005
San Jose Jazz Society hosts the annual San Jose Jazz Festival (a free 3-day jazz festival featuring daylong performances on 20-30 stages in Downtown San Jose) and jazz education programs in the schools. Select achievements include:• Increased individual giving by 146% • Organized, interviewed, trained, and managed a 20-person team of volunteers and employees during 3-day festival attended by 150,000 people annually• Created, directed, and secured $80K in corporate support for new stage “Jazz Beyond” at annual jazz festival
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SFJAZZ
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Specialist
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2000 - 2003
The San Francisco Jazz Organization is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the presentation of live jazz and music education. I managed all aspects of $200K individual gifts program. Select achievements include:• Increased contributed income by 222% • Improved member services: worked with Box Office and Marketing staff to promote the benefits of membership in all transactions and materials and insured that members received personalized attention and priority treatment• Maximized ticket buyer conversion to membership by working with marketing staff to amplify direct-mailing pieces to highlight advance ticket-purchase capability and premium seating
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A.D.D. Marketing • Advertising
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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1997 - 1998
A.D.D. marketing is a music and youth marketing agency. I planned and implemented 4-6 week marketing projects (tours, movie, and album releases), and managed street marketing teams of 20-50 people in various cities across the nation. A.D.D. marketing is a music and youth marketing agency. I planned and implemented 4-6 week marketing projects (tours, movie, and album releases), and managed street marketing teams of 20-50 people in various cities across the nation.
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Actor / Educator
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Sep 1995 - Aug 1996
The California Science Center is a children’s museum. I worked as an actor in a children’s theater program / test pilot for the final script used to program the museum’s larger exhibit of Tess, a 50-foot anatomically correct transparent model of a woman. The California Science Center is a children’s museum. I worked as an actor in a children’s theater program / test pilot for the final script used to program the museum’s larger exhibit of Tess, a 50-foot anatomically correct transparent model of a woman.
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Education
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1993 - 1998
University of Southern California
B.A, Political Science, Minor in Theater -
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NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Clive Davis Institute
Music Industry Essentials Certificate
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