MILWAUKEE WAVE OF KINDNESS, INC. / now MILWAUKEE URBAN SOCCER COLLABORATIVE
June 2005 – present
Set up organizational structure, developed program goals, created an operational plan, and hired staff for this Milwaukee youth soccer outreach agency. Continue in a limited role to manage fundraising efforts.
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July 2009 - present
Provide grant writing services on an occasional basis. Managed the grant writing process for a major proposal to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation; $25,000 was received from the GMF.
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MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRANovember 2010 – April 2011
Wrote several major grant proposals for foundations, corporations, and government institutions, including the comprehensive on-year Wisconsin Arts Board and National Endowment for the Arts proposals. Results are pending.
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NEXT ACT THEATRE March – September 2010
Created a case statement, prospect list, gift table and campaign plan for a $950,000 campaign to build a new theatre. Solicited the lead gift, $100,000. Continued to provide advice as the campaign proceeded; goal was met before the December 31, 2010 deadline.
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KRAUSE CONSULTANTS LTD., Senior Consultant
July 2005 – December 2009
Provided fundraising plan development in the strategic planning process for various non-profit clients, such as the Pewaukee Yacht Club, Cathedral Center Homeless Shelter, and Milwaukee Artists' Resource Network.
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ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS – Greater Milwaukee Chapter
April 2008 – March 2009.
Through research and discussion, created a set of recommendations for improving AFP's service to both emerging and experienced members.
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CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF GREATER MILWAUKEE June 2007 – December 2007; October 2005 – April 2006.
Recently, worked with the Board to develop and implement short and long term fundraising plans in a time of executive transition. Earlier, developed and managed a $235,000 fundraising plan to support the host portion of expenses for the Americans for the Arts national convention in June 2006. Goal was achieved by April 30, 2006.
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FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY ASSOCIATESJanuary 2007 – December 2007
Developed and implemented a $225,000 fundraising campaign to support the costs of hosting the FBINAA National Conference in Milwaukee July 2008.
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FRANKLIN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER June 2007 – September 2007
Advised the Board about positioning a building campaign and conducted a modified philanthropic market survey about this proposed $20 million community arts center.
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSING July 2007
Researched potential major funders for this national association working to make nurses more efficient and effective.
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CAMPS FOR KIDS
February 2006 – July 2007
Brought structure to and increased fundraising results for resident camp scholarships for low income Milwaukee children. Strategized and laid the groundwork for a short, targeted $2 million campaign to endow this program.
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MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAMay 2003 – June 2005
Served as part-time member of the development department to create and manage a $15 million debt reduction campaign, solicit major gifts, and create a planned giving program.
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TAMARACK COMMUNITY SCHOOL
February 2003 – December 2003
Wrote a case statement and grant proposals for this K-8 Milwaukee private school following the Waldorf educational method.
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BEL CANTO CHORUSSeptember 2002 – April 2003
Led the Board in developing a well-rounded annual fundraising plan.
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MILWAUKEE BALLET COMPANYApril 2002 – February 2003
Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of development department staff and activities, and developed a fundraising plan during a time of institutional transition. Advised and assisted with ongoing transitional fundraising activities.
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VILLAGE OF SHOREWOODJanuary 2001 – May 2002
Assessed strategies, support, and potential donors and volunteers in anticipation of a capital campaign. Organized, directed, and managed the successful $1 million Campaign for the Shorewood Library and Village Center, raising $1,050,000.
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MILWAUKEE BAR ASSOCIATION FONDATIONOctober 2000 – April 2001
Researched and developed a plan to focus the foundation's impact in the community.
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WALKERS POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS September 2000 – January 2001
Developed a plan and annual calendar for diversifying funding sources.
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VILLAGE OF WHITEFISH BAY July 2000 – March 2001
Planned and organized a $2 million capital campaign for the Whitefish Bay Public Library.
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