Travis D. Tester, CFRE, MA
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Brian Callaghan
Travis Tester is one of the most determined and inspirational individuals I have had to pleasure of working with. Through his training and guidance I now have great skills, and a new drive that will make me successful in my future endeavors. I was extremely sad when I heard he had taking another job because Music for All had lost a valuable employee that had a special gift for making a difference in everyone's lives around him. He holds true to MFA's mission in that he was able to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences, because he succeeded with me.
Brian Callaghan
Travis Tester is one of the most determined and inspirational individuals I have had to pleasure of working with. Through his training and guidance I now have great skills, and a new drive that will make me successful in my future endeavors. I was extremely sad when I heard he had taking another job because Music for All had lost a valuable employee that had a special gift for making a difference in everyone's lives around him. He holds true to MFA's mission in that he was able to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences, because he succeeded with me.
Brian Callaghan
Travis Tester is one of the most determined and inspirational individuals I have had to pleasure of working with. Through his training and guidance I now have great skills, and a new drive that will make me successful in my future endeavors. I was extremely sad when I heard he had taking another job because Music for All had lost a valuable employee that had a special gift for making a difference in everyone's lives around him. He holds true to MFA's mission in that he was able to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences, because he succeeded with me.
Brian Callaghan
Travis Tester is one of the most determined and inspirational individuals I have had to pleasure of working with. Through his training and guidance I now have great skills, and a new drive that will make me successful in my future endeavors. I was extremely sad when I heard he had taking another job because Music for All had lost a valuable employee that had a special gift for making a difference in everyone's lives around him. He holds true to MFA's mission in that he was able to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences, because he succeeded with me.
Experience
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Foster Success
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Development & Communications Officer
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Jan 2021 - Present
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University of South Carolina
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations School of Law
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May 2020 - Jan 2021
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Director Of Development - School of Law
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2021
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Associate Director Of Development - School of Law
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
Core responsibilities include:Responsible lead annual gifts for School of Law Annual FundResponsible for soliciting gifts up to $25,000In tandem with Sr. Director, solicit major gifts when appropriateCreate, manage and implement 3L Class Gift CampaignCreate, manage and implement Law Firm ChallengeResponsible for a minimum of 30 solicitationsResponsible for increase in Family Fund (staff/faculty) givingSupported responsibilities include:Responsible for a minimum of 10 visits per monthResponsible, along with Sr. Director, a 2.5 million unit goalWork with Central Development to ensure consistent and well coordinated activities
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HALOS
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2017
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Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Donor Engagement Director
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Jul 2014 - May 2016
I work in tandem with the Development team to create a strategic approach for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals. I manage a portfolio of individuals for annual gifts (planned gifts and capital gifts), prepare proposals and presentations as needed, work to identify and qualify 500 new prospects for initial solicitation, and to assist with corporate and foundation solicitation as requested and appropriate. I also give presentations throughout the community that helps move the mission of Goodwill forward and to make solicitations of those present. I also manage and take recommendations regarding web content; updating it on a quarterly basis to help with acknowledgement of donors.
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Purdue University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Donor/Alumni Relations and Events
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Responsible for creating, designing, implementing and coordinating a comprehensive stewardship and donor recognition system that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels. Created, planned and executed events for the College of Health and Human Sciences. HHS has nine academic disciplines. I also execute events that help in cultivating, fostering and entice current and potential donors to the College. Managed our 22 member Alumni Board Council and co-advised the College's 50-member Student Ambassadors.
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Music for All
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United States
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Musicians
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500 - 600 Employee
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Manager of Participant Relations
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May 2010 - Jan 2013
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Event Coordinator
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Jan 2005 - May 2010
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Bands of America, Inc./Music for All, Inc.
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Indianapolis, Indiana Area
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Event Coordinator Intern
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Aug 2004 - Dec 2004
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Education
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2017 - 2020
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Master of Arts - MA, Philanthropic Studies -
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
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