M Austin C&F Mission-driven communications & fundraising
Email: michaelgregoryaustin@gmail.com  
Phone: +31 (0)6 3988 6559
Arts Organizations

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.

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