Amanda Lindstrom
Birmingham,MI
Summary
Experienced donor and alumni relations professional with a strong background in engagement, cross-departmental collaboration, and communications strategy. Proven success in cultivating meaningful relationships with a diverse range of constituents—including donors, volunteers, alumni, parents and institutional partners—through intentional communication, personalized stewardship, and impactful programming.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Donor Relations and Stewardship Administrator
Cranbrook Educational Community
Bloomfield Hills, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Appropriately and consistently promote interaction with and recognition of donors to Cranbrook Schools to create a culture of donor appreciation and relationship building.
- Coordinate and manage donor recognition including acknowledgements, special reporting, private tours, meetings, and other forms of recognition.
- Serve as main point of contact regarding stewardship of special funds.
- Provide key support for communications in the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, overseeing the production of a monthly newsletter, annual impact report, scholarship reports, and faculty and student awards reporting.
- Coordinate and manage stewardship events throughout the academic year, including a donor and volunteer appreciation tailgate, lectures, dinners, and receptions.
- Collaborate with other program areas within the community to cultivate opportunities for engagement.
Events Coordinator
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit, MI
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Continued to coordinate benefit and stewardship events that included lectures, dinners, receptions, cultivation events, the annual Meeting of the Board of Governors and Holiday Party, and the annual Musicians Anniversary Luncheon. In addition, supported all signature fundraising events under the Director of Donor Engagement.
- Led the scheduling and organization of planning and committee meetings.
- Secured event hosts, musicians and other partners as needed.
- Collaborated with vendors on event collateral and materials.
- Oversaw event logistics and created run-of-show documents and coordinated VIP ticketing.
- Tracked and managed internal and external invoicing.
Fulfillment Coordinator for Individual Giving
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit, MI
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Partnered with the Senior Director of Advancement, Major Gift Officers, and Board Chair of the DSO Governing Member program to oversee annual renewals, drive membership growth, and ensure benefit fulfillment.
- Coordinated and planned all Governing Member Committee meetings, stewardship and benefit events.
- Supported Governance and Campaign communications and events as needed.
Gift Processing Coordinator
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit, MI
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated day-to-day gift processing activities in Finance, following strict schedules, ensuring timely and accurate processing, recording and stewardship of gifts and pledges.
- Provided daily report to keep organizational leaders apprised of giving and established better practices with scheduled pledge payment processing.
- Worked successfully with Senior Accountants, Director of Finance, Director of Patron Development and entire Advancement team.
Development Assistant
Spoleto Festival USA
Charleston, SC
01.2000 - 06.2005
- Responsible for data management; successfully implemented policies and procedures and worked directly with database analytics consultants.
- Regularly generated financial, analytical, and demographical reports.
- Processed pledges and gifts and managed monthly account reconciliations with Finance.
- Prepared acknowledgments and pledge reminders.
- Assisted with events as needed, including fundraising events and artist parties.
- Conducted individual, corporate and foundation prospect research and prepared profiles and briefs.
Marketing and Events Assistant
City Of Charleston, Dept Of Economic Development
Charleston, SC
12.1995 - 07.1998
- Assisted in planning, promotion and facilitation of community programs and events under Director of Marketing and Special Events.
- Served as a manager of the seasonal Charleston Farmers Market and Charleston Holiday Festival.
- Coordinated vendors, musicians and artists, organizational partners and volunteers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, SC01-1999
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; collaborative and supportive
- Known for my adaptability and reliability in high pressure and changing environments
- Skilled in project planning with a strong focus on delivering tangible results
- Experienced in writing accurate, compelling communications
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of constituent relations and communications concepts and practices
- Thorough working knowledge and understanding of annual funds, major gifts and campaigns
Timeline
Donor Relations and Stewardship Administrator
Cranbrook Educational Community
12.2022 - Current
Events Coordinator
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
09.2021 - 11.2022
Fulfillment Coordinator for Individual Giving
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
09.2019 - 09.2021
Gift Processing Coordinator
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
10.2018 - 06.2019
Development Assistant
Spoleto Festival USA
01.2000 - 06.2005
Marketing and Events Assistant
City Of Charleston, Dept Of Economic Development
12.1995 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts -
College of Charleston