Musicians without Borders Communications and Fundraising Consultant
Designed and helped implement end-of-year fundraising strategies.
Conceived of and helped implement "Share the Music" to help showcase the work of MwB and build their audience.
Provide ongoing support designing communications and fundraising campaigns (online and direct mail).
DCM, Inc. Fundraising/Marketing Consultant January 2005 – November 2005 Manager of Training & Recruitment June 2002—April 2004
Developed and implemented the recruitment, placement, orientation, and training programs for new managers and evaluated existing managers.
Planned campaigns and built income projections.
Audited management of fundraising and subscription sales campaigns for DCM clients: Baltimore Symphony, San Francisco Symphony and Performing Arts Calling Center.
Conceived of, and implemented a resource sharing forum of 30+ managers and administrative staff from across the country to meet in-person.
Created the “DCM Manager Resource Guide” and created a monthly newsletter, “Campaign Notes.”
Los Angeles Opera DCM, Inc. Campaign Director February -June 2002
Established the 02/03 Subscription Sales Campaign and led the calling team to the $1.5 million subscription sales goal.
Trained and prepared the next campaign manager and managed the transition.
New York City Opera DCM, Inc. Campaign Director January 2001-February 2002
Designed the 2001/2002 Subscription Sales Campaign, recruited staff and launched new campaign and surpassed goal of $1.1 million in subscription sales revenue.
Performing Arts Calling Center DCM, Inc. Director February 2000- January 2001
Oversaw the development and implementation of fundraising and marketing campaigns for major arts organizations across the United States, managing a staff of 55 callers and 10 administrative staff.
San Francisco Opera DCM, Inc. Campaign Manager February - September 1999
Managed the 1999/2000 Subscription Sales Campaign of $1.3 million.
Minnesota Orchestra Group 121 Campaign Manager September 1998 – January 1999
Managed $1.2 million Winter Fundraising Campaign, recruited and trained 25 representatives on the Moon Fire automated dialing system.
Seattle Opera Association Campaign Manager February 1996 – August 1998
Managed staff of 12 fundraising and sales associates for Seattle Opera’s in-house tele- marketing campaigns and surpassed fundraising and subscription sales goals.