Mike F. Alexander
Development Director at Capital Pride Alliance- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Real Estate Agent
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational RegulationSep, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Capital Pride Alliance
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Director
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Jan 2013 - Present
Manage fundraising and sponsorship for Capital Pride in Washington, DC. Work with corporate sponsors, organizations, non-profits, individuals and volunteers to provide funding for our major events and initiatives. I have a passion for working with people and building relationships. Manager for corporate sponsorships and individual donor campaigns; responsible for stewardship and relationship building with all donors; responsible for creating and organizing fundraising and community outreach events; responsible for raising millions in cash and in-kind donations while surpassing fundraising goals each year; responsible for Pride Guide ad sales and support in vendor sales for the Parade and Festival; work with the board of directors and volunteers to build support for Capital Pride and all programs and events; responsible for over 65% growth in corporate sponsorship in two years; responsible for a nearly 90% retention rate for sponsors; responsible for organizing the annual Heroes Gala and for creating a new popular event Holiday Heatwave in December, now going on its 6th year; help manage social media marketing for sponsors, special events, and other initiatives; continue to create new ways to recognize and thank sponsors and increase sponsorship to help make our events the very best they can be. Capital Pride is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the LGBTA community and its partners through educational events, entertainment, community outreach, and celebrations of diversity, including the annual Pride Parade and Festival in our Nation’s Capital.
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Development Officer/Special Event Manager
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
Responsible for raising funds and providing resources for the Culpeper Region Hospital; develop relationships with donors and businesses to fund special projects, programs, and equipment; assist with marketing and community outreach; sprearhead the annual employee giving campaign; design and manage stewardship and fundraising events; provide outstanding customer service to all donors, supporters and volunteers; assist executive director with special projects and fundraising initiatives; responsible for branding and design of the Foundation’s “Compassion 2 Care Community Engagement Program;” manage all social media and email marketing.
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The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
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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 Annual Giving
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Jun 1999 - Jun 2004
Responsible for membership and annual giving program including membership drives, database maintenance, donor prospecting, and donation processing; design individual and corporate membership benefits and detailed marketing campaigns; draft press releases, newsletter information, and organize press packets; make travel arrangements and organize agendas for meetings and appointments for the director and director of development; manage development interns; Advisory Board, Volunteer Board and Young Friends liaison; responsible for daily prospect research as well as grant proposal writing and corporate and foundation solicitations for exhibitions, programs, and special events via email, telephone, and in person; direct the planning and execution of fundraisers, corporate events, exhibition openings, and social gatherings; I was responsible for increasing annual giving by more than 72% in two years. I increased the overall visibility of the Museum by having it included for the first time as an annual giving option on the University of Virginia Alumni Association’s standard campaign mailer and on their primary website. In addition, I assisted the director in compiling the extensive documentation and application materials needed for initial accreditation with the American Association of Museums and assisted with various special projects, collections management, research, and exhibition installation.
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Education
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2005 - 2007
Stratford University
Graduate Professional Certificate in Special Events, Professional Event Management -
1999 - 2001
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History
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