David Byron Rice www.davidbyronrice.com

**** ****** **** **** ******, NC 27707

H 919/490-5305 C 919/475-3702

abplr7@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Freelance/Temporary Writing and Editing Positions 2008 to Present

Editor and Writer, Institute for Public Health, UNC Gillings School of International Public Health (current)

Reworked and edited CD-ROM and online guide to accreditation preparation for state health departments; currently

editing a textbook on field epidemiology for the Institute for Public Health.

Editor, Seton Hall Law School (current) Edit publications for Seton Hall Law s admissions, centers of excellence, and

study abroad programs.

Communications Director, UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business (fall 2008) Wrote articles for magazine and online news-

letter, filmed Web content, and updated online alumni profiles for Kenan-Flagler s Office of Marketing & Communications.

Proposal writer, North Carolina Central University (2008) Consulted on development strategy and drafted proposals to

foundations and individuals for NCCU s travel and tourism and science programs.

Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC 2006 to 2008

Director of Development Communications and Donor Relations

Founding communications director for development office established to lead $65 million endowment effort and

transform institute into new school of public policy.

Designed and implemented integrated communications Managed relationships with board of visitors to increase

strategy for endowment effort that as of April 2008 had volunteer involvement and cultivate the institute s most

raised $29.9 million, approximately six months ahead significant group of donors; scripted biannual meetings

of goal to date. and briefed leaders to ensure consistent delivery of

fundraising themes and to support peer-to-peer cultiva-

Conceived, drafted, and produced case materials, video,

tion and solicitation.

Web content, brochures, and other promotional materi-

als to encourage prospects to make gifts and to raise Developed and implemented goals, themes, and materials

awareness of the endowment effort. for new annual fund that will become a significant source

of operational support for the new school.

Developed successful grant applications and proposals

ranging from $50,000 to $4.5 million to individuals Represented institute on university-wide committees

and foundations. designed to increase fundraising from foundations

Designed and implemented stewardship program, includ- and corporations and improve communications

ing acknowledgment letters, reports, follow-up visits, and within Duke and with external constituencies.

other activities to develop and sustain strong relation-

ships with donors and to demonstrate accountability.

National Humanities Center, Research Triangle Park, NC 1998 to 2006

Associate Director for Communications, then Director of Communications (1/98 to 4/06)

Acting Director of Development (7/04 to 1/05)

Communications leader of institutional advancement team for international organization promoting advanced

scholarship and education in the humanities.

Developed annual communications strategies and budg- Built and sustained relationships with foundations and

ets. Conceived, drafted, edited, and supervised design corporations. Drafted multi-million dollar proposals

and printing of all institutional advancement materials to institutions and individuals during a $22 million

including brochures, annual report, newsletter, planned endowment campaign that ended two years early and

giving materials, and fact sheets; also posted on the cen- 10 percent over goal.

ter s Web site.

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Managed endowment drives raising $150,000 to honor Planned and produced five-year Richard W. Lyman Award

retiring board chair and $2.3 million to endow the event, recognizing scholars advancing scholarship and

center s education programs. teaching through innovative use of technology. Raised

funds, managed selection process, selected venues, draft-

Designed and implemented successful $500,000 annual

ed promotional materials, managed media relations.

fund campaign. Established goals, drafted and produced

letters and support materials, and solicited prospective Served as staff liaison to communications committee

donors. of trustees and public relations professionals.

Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center Durham, NC 1994 to 1997

Staff Writer, Office of Development and Communications

Key member of communications and development teams charged with raising funds and awareness

for a nationally recognized cancer research and treatment program.

Researched and wrote proposals to individual donors, Wrote news releases, worked with local and national

corporations, and foundations for gifts up to $1.25 million. media, and facilitated expert interviews to publicize

special events and significant research publications.

Coordinated stewardship efforts for endowment

programs and gift recognition for large donors. Prepared speeches and statements for Cancer Center

and Medical Center officials. Participated in the

Wrote and produced direct-mail pieces and brochures.

Contributed feature articles and donor profiles to Cancer National Cancer Institute Public Affairs Network.

Center and Duke University Medical Center publications.

Freelance Writer and Editor 1984 to 1994

Wrote and edited articles, brochures, and grant proposals. Projects included:

Feature articles and news items on sexually transmitted diseases for the American Social Health Association.

Brochures and newsletters for Washington, D.C. programs for people with HIV.

Articles for a book series on baseball.

Article for Duke Magazine.

Various Editorial and Administrative Posts 1984 to 1993

E D U C AT I O N

M.A. in English Literature, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 1983.

B.A., magna cum laude with honors in English, Drew University, Madison, NJ, 1981. Elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

P R O F E S S I O N A L O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.

V O L U N T E E R A S S O C I AT I O N S

Reunion Committee, Drew University.

Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. Raised funds for research during Shamrock Marathon,

Virginia Beach, VA, and numerous other road races.

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