Experience

ArtsEmerson

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Development Officer

  • Dec 2019 - Present



Casa Mañana Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2018

  Created and implemented funding initiatives such as lower-level campaigns, exclusive events, and quarterly mailings increasing average donation value, and diversifying donor portfolio. Built and maintained a donor pipeline through prospect targeting, data mining, relationship development, personalized giving opportunities, and donor database maintenance gaining 90+ new supporters including previously lapsed donors. Developed new major gift programs by creating mutually beneficial opportunities, building exclusive social events, and establishing an elite member-based club contributing to over 30% in donation growth. Drove corporate and foundation funding growth from grant writing to partnership development with organizations including Neiman Marcus, Regions Bank, and a local Cadillac dealership reaching over $1.25M in annual fundraising. Led an independently funded capital campaign project by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding community partners and creating all collateral successfully meeting the $2.5M goal for building renovation and office space addition. Managed strategic planning through effective communication with the Board of Directors, accurate budget management, and constructive team development among 2 direct reports meeting or exceeding performance expectations.



Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Managed long-term established annual Ball from vendor negotiations and event planning to donor involvement and volunteer management serving 500 attendees and contributing to over 40% of the annual development budget goal. Established relationships with all individual donors from major gift to mid-level supporters leading development department of 4 specialists raising over $2.5M in annual attainment. Launched the initial phases of a Multi-Million dollar capital campaign including defining donor strategy, setting project goals, and creating messaging that lead to the successful receipt of initial gifts.



Bank of Texas

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Officer

  • Jul 2011 - Apr 2013

  Generated warm leads by identifying prospects, connecting business goals, defining value-add, and establishing initial relationships consistently leading to new commercial banking business across the state of Texas. Created customized client meetings by building presentations with prioritized content and messaging resulting in new business growth and improved client retention. Tracked all company-wide new business activities through Salesforce when scheduling events and documenting insights to optimize productivity and closing rates across the office.



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Annual Giving

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2011

  Led annual giving strategy generating events, activities, and communications for the entire donor portfolio from young professionals to seasoned donors leading 3 team members receiving gifts up to $250k. Led annual giving strategy generating events, activities, and communications for the entire donor portfolio from young professionals to seasoned donors leading 3 team members receiving gifts up to $250k.



Arts Council of Fort Worth

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Specialist

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2011

  Developed all marketing collateral including annual fund mailings, email newsletters, marketing pieces and press releases to promote organization mission, events, and awareness across the city. Developed all marketing collateral including annual fund mailings, email newsletters, marketing pieces and press releases to promote organization mission, events, and awareness across the city.