Andre Carbonell
Denver
Summary
Dynamic leader in development and community engagement, successfully raising over $2 million in grant funds to support transformative cultural programs. Skilled in strategic planning, grant writing, and building strong donor relationships, driving significant community involvement and organizational growth through innovative initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Manager
RedLine Contemporary Art Center
Denver
06.2025 - Current
- Led development initiatives for contemporary art programs and exhibitions, enhancing cultural engagement.
- Trained staff on CRM usage and data evaluation best practices to optimize efficiency.
- Secured over $600K in funds through strategic grant writing and research efforts.
- Developed and managed donor portfolios to strengthen funding relationships.
- Managed membership program to boost revenue generation opportunities.
Executive Director
Slam Nuba
Denver
06.2016 - Current
- Directed venue bookings for national performance acts, generating paid opportunities for members.
- Organized performances and workshops in schools to enhance community engagement.
- Managed board operations and financial accounts to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Hired and developed talents within a small team to maximize productivity.
- Secured over $100,000 in grant funding to support organizational initiatives.
Development Director
Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization
Denver
02.2018 - 01.2025
- Help implement and cultivate organizations' strategic, marketing, and fundraising plan
- Write grants and proposals
- Design and develop curriculum for school and community programs
- Build strategic partnerships with local organizations and institutions.
- Manage interns and task lists
- Raised over 1.9M in grant funds
Project Manager
Poetry For Personal Power
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Pitched business models to ACOs and implemented programs in new states funded by grants.
- Raised $250k in grant funds
- Collaborated on developing grant proposals to secure funding for mental health initiatives.
- Recruited and trained artists and mental health care advocates in Colorado to lead community mental health care messaging events and facilitate peer support interventions.
- Contributed to national projects
Community Programs Coordinator
Creative Strategies for Change
Denver
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Designed curriculum, coordinated, and facilitated the Community Cypher project a program centered around disrupting the school to prison pipeline.
- Organized bi-monthly events and bi-annual facilitators' workshop to enhance community engagement and support for program initiatives.
- Oversaw and tracked grant budgets to ensure proper allocation of funds, maintaining compliance with funding requirements.
- Taught classes in school programs and trained facilitating artists to ensure quality delivery of curriculum and foster participant growth.
New Generation Correspondent
Black on Black Rhyme Inc
Tallahassee
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Facilitated communication between executive board and general body, and helped integrate new members into the organization structure, policies, and standards.
Education
Diploma - Copywriting
ONE School
Los Angeles, CA07-2022
AA - Public Relations
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05-2015
Diploma - Theatre
Douglas Anderson School of The Arts
Jacksonville, FL05-2012
Skills
- Grant writing
- Fundraising
- Fundraising planning
- Donor management
- Donor relations
- Campaign management
- Program development
- Program logic models
- Strategic planning
- Community engagement
- DEIA best practices
- Facilitation techniques
- Staff presentations
Training
- CCI Change Leadership Institute, Colorado Creative Industries, Colorado Springs, CO, 01/01/16, 01/03/16
- Denver Youth Leadership Academy, Young Invincibles, Denver, CO, 06/01/18, 09/01/18
- WESTAF Emerging Leaders of Color, WESTAF, Denver, CO, 10/01/18, 10/03/18
- Peer Recovery Coach Training, CCAR, Denver, CO, 02/05/20, 02/12/20
- Executive Director of Color, Denver Foundation, Denver, CO, 01/01/23, 01/01/25
- Livingston Fellowship, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Present, 01/01/23, Present
Quote
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel - Maya Angelou
References
Louise Martorano
Managing Director of National Programs CAST Colorado 1245 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80204 303-570-7236Gary Steur
President/CEO
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
1033 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204
720-383-2403
Timeline
Development Manager
RedLine Contemporary Art Center
06.2025 - Current
Development Director
Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization
02.2018 - 01.2025
Community Programs Coordinator
Creative Strategies for Change
11.2016 - 11.2017
Executive Director
Slam Nuba
06.2016 - Current
Project Manager
Poetry For Personal Power
05.2016 - 01.2022
New Generation Correspondent
Black on Black Rhyme Inc
06.2012 - 05.2016
Diploma - Copywriting
ONE School
AA - Public Relations
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Diploma - Theatre
Douglas Anderson School of The Arts