Development, Orchestra Manager, Nonprofit

Vicki Bryan Crockett

** **** *** **., **********, PA 19362

501-***-****, ********@**********.***

Relevant Skills and Experience:

Strong computer proficiency; office leadership; several years of practical experience in organizational multi-tasking and independent project leadership; database input and management; donor tracking and stewardship; special event coordination; desktop publishing; extensive writing and editing experience; nonprofit board and committee support.

Employment Background:

Outreach and Education Director, Senior Medicare Patrol, Wilmington, DE. June 2024-now

•Created a spreadsheet of all contacts and an mailing account of 200+ (and growing!) interested parties.

•Created two monthly newsletters, updated database with monthly activities.

•Successfully arranged monthly library info tables for 14 locations.

•Assisted in group presentations for senior centers and assisted living centers.

•Hosted a table at large events, 2-3 times a month.

•Maintained supply of giveaway items for use at libraries and events.

Technical Assistant. Hueston Consulting, Conway, AR. 2003 – 2023 (as needed)

Produced extensive final reports, which included a graphic representation of questions answered by respondents.

Provided assistance as needed for clients, including producing mailings, creating binders of information, attending meetings.

Strategic Partnerships Coordinator. Children’s Advocacy Alliance, Conway, AR. June 2020-Sept. 2022.

Built relationships with 400+ contacts, through personal visits, birthday cards, Facebook posts.

Raised over $200,000 for the organization through individual fundraising and corporate donations, including entering gifts into database system and mailing acknowledgement letters.

Created special event sponsor appeal and event programs.

General Manager. Conway Symphony Orchestra, Conway, AR. October 2006 – June 2020.

Successfully managed 5-7 concerts each year, including guest artists, partnerships, lobby displays, and receptions. Planned each season with the music director/conductor.

Organized all special events, including an annual fundraising event, children’s library concert, and pre-concert lectures. Produced press releases for all activities, and reception invitations.

Raised approximately $100,000 annually through individual fundraising, grant applications, and corporate donations. Tracked all funds through a donor software. Created a budget of all expenses, donations and ticket sales.

Directed the rebuilding of website, posted to it and Facebook page frequently. Created 2-4 newsletters a year for audience, which grew each year.

Organized an in-school musical program each year, coordinating 2-4 musicians over several weeks of performances in elementary schools.

Coordinated an outreach program which involved individual musicians performing for requesting organizations.

Raised approximately $25,000 through grants each year.

Supported a 22-member board of directors, including providing materials for a monthly meeting, taking minutes, and through a six-month long strategic planning session. Supported a volunteer Guild as well, which hosted 2-4 events annually.

Served as a contact point and an advocate for the arts in the community.

Assistant Director of Development. Tower Hill School, Wilmington, DE. Oct. 2001 – June 2003.

Created a 15% increase in funds raised, over two years. Coordinated all parent and alumni volunteers, for fundraising and special events.

Used database research and reports for alumni and donor tracking.

Responsible for approximately 1/3 of the semi-annual magazine, the Class Notes section.

Provided leadership support for the Alumni Council and organized special events such as reunions and a 5K; ran an internship program.

Maintained department website, updating as necessary.

Education:

B.A. with Honors, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va.

Additional professional coursework in fundraising, internet research, publications/graphic design, and website creation, at Syracuse Univ., Univ. of Pennsylvania, Univ. of Central Ark.

References:

Fred Hueston, Hueston Consulting.

375 Wellesley Dr., Conway, AR 72034

501-***-****, *******.**********@*****.***

Izzy Getzov, University of Central Arkansas

1135 Country Club Rd., Conway, AR 72034

501-***-****, **********@*******.***

Julie Adkisson

5880 Prince St., Conway, AR 72034

501-***-****, *****.********@*****.***

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