Ada Heckes
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking, detail-oriented professional with a diverse background in both the non-profit and private sectors. More than two decades of demonstrated success in administration, fund development, project management, and donor and client relations. Proven ability to work creatively with diverse groups of people and organizational cultures, achieving goals and deadlines within mission-driven organizations. Effective communicator and adept problem solver dedicated to advancing community well-being in Santa Barbara through the promotion of educational opportunities and overall growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Management
Ada Heckes
06.2020 - Current
- Foster owner-guest relationships and oversee the entire rental process, from inquiries to check-out.
- Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and implement strategies for optimal rental income.
- Conduct regular maintenance and repairs, manage cleaning services and vendor coordination, and handle all service provider relationships for repairs.
- Negotiate rental rates and terms, report all income, and ensure the timely payment of all local and federal rental taxes quarterly.
- Monitor and respond to guest reviews, enhance brand engagement, and execute marketing campaigns through social media and creative advertising.
- Manage cleaning services, vendor coordination, and service provider relationships for repairs, including landscaping and snow removal services. Plan and execute property renovations.
Development Associate
Ganna Walska Lotusland
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with the organization's extensive donor base; track, process, facilitate, and acknowledge gifts in a timely manor
- Research, cultivate, and grow support from prospective donors while deepening engagement with existing donors through communication on how their support makes a difference.
- Act as a dynamic ambassador for the organization; promote philanthropic opportunities; plan and coordinate major donor visits and special events for cultivating stewardship of donors
- Plan, support and execute high-level, intimate stewardship and fundraising events
- Meet and achieve project-based fundraising and stewardship goals
- Generate reports based on live data.
Fundraising Committee Co-Chair
Starr-King Parent-Child Workshop
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Increased revenue generated by the event through refreshed event structure and marketing
- Managed all stages of the event life cycle, from strategic planning, to vendor negotiations, permits, staffing of volunteers, public relations and reconciliation
- Facilitated monthly e-blasts and publicity for event
- Built partnerships with local organizations for event sponsorship, including providing oversight of silent auction from concept through execution
- Wrote promotional materials and secured media coverage.
Membership Manager
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Spearheaded membership services; processed contributions and dues, prepared renewals, coordinated mailings, supported member events, and maintained frequent communication and interaction with members
- Planned and executed museum events such as exhibition previews, donor receptions, and behind-the-scenes tours
- Designed print collateral including mailers, brochures, and promotional advertisements for the development department
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of strategic development plans including annual appeals and individual donor solicitation in support of the museum's capital campaign.
Membership Coordinator and Gifts Processor
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Spearheaded membership services; processed contributions and dues, prepared renewals, coordinated mailings, supported member events, and maintained frequent communication and interaction with members
- Planned and executed museum events such as exhibition previews, donor receptions, and behind-the-scenes tours
- Designed print collateral including mailers, brochures, and promotional advertisements for the development department
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of strategic development plans including annual appeals and individual donor solicitation in support of the museum's capital campaign.
Education
Master of Arts - Visual Art
State University of New York
At Purchase, NY05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Nova Scotia College of Art & Design
Halifax, NS06-1997
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Data Management
- Gift Processing
- Reporting
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Fundraising
- Marketing & PR
- Social Media Advertising
- Archival Work
- Team Collaboration
- Market Research
- Attention to Detail
- Data Inputting
- Administrative Support
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Property Management
Ada Heckes
06.2020 - Current
Development Associate
Ganna Walska Lotusland
01.2018 - 06.2020
Fundraising Committee Co-Chair
Starr-King Parent-Child Workshop
01.2009 - 01.2016
Membership Manager
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
01.2005 - 01.2006
Membership Coordinator and Gifts Processor
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Visual Art
State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Nova Scotia College of Art & Design