Angie González-Kurver
Miami,Florida
Summary
To leverage my extensive experience as a seasoned higher education professional to lead and optimize innovative advancement initiatives. Drive strategic growth through demonstrated collaborative leadership within a dynamic organization by contributing to its long-term success and mission fulfillment. Open to new and exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Development
University of Miami
Miami, Florida
08.2022 - Current
- Cultivate relationships with donors, alumni, parents, community members, industry professionals, volunteers, University Board of Trustees, foundations, and corporations with capacity to make a major gift with a focus on principal giving prospects of $1M+ for two academic units
- Secured the largest and second largest gifts, in this campaign, to the SEHD from a foundation for $5,000,000 for an innovative teaching program, Platform for Education in Teaching and Learning (PETAL), and $3,000,000 from a bequest to establish an endowed chair in the department of teaching and learning
- Consistently solicited over $10M annually in support of the Dean’s priorities
- Increased gifts by 20% or more for both schools respectively in FY23
- Member of the Dean’s Executive Team and provides regular updates to their leadership teams on relevant development topics concerning student scholarships, endowments and funding for research
- Facilitate meetings with foundations and is part of the team partnering with SEHD/SOC faculty and the Office of Foundation Relations to submit proposals, budgets and LOIs to foundations such as: Spencer Foundation, WT Grant Foundation, Knight Foundation and numerous family foundations
- Manage fundraising projects in collaboration with numerous central development departments and proposal writing team to create strong proposals and solicitation pieces
- Collaborators include Office of Estate and Planned Giving, Foundations and Corporate Relations, Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Digital Philanthropy, Family Relations and Development Communications
- Curate exceptional donor experiences from cultivation, through the entire gift cycle--effective Dean’s Advisory Committee Meetings, Film Festivals that bring prospective donors to campus, Giving Day campaigns, Cane Funder crowdfunding campaigns, Move-in Week meetings with deans, Family Weekend events, and support central development with annual scholarship donor event
- Manage a development team who has fundraising goals, a portfolio, and metrics; motivate staff to set bold strategies, build a robust donor pipeline for two schools and provide excellent donor experiences
- Spearhead meetings for two Dean’s Advisory Committees comprised of 25 industry professionals, alumni, and donors who meet twice a year
- Represent the University of Miami School of Communication on the Alliance of Schools and Colleges of Communication and Journalism Development Workgroup (ASCCJ-DW) comprised of lead development professionals from across the nation
- Appointed by the Provost to serve on the Dean’s review committee.
Director of Development-Major Gifts
University of Miami
Miami, Florida
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with donors, alumni, parents, community members, industry professionals, volunteers, University Board of Trustees, foundations, and corporations with capacity to make major and principal gifts of $100,000 or more
- Consistently made $10M in asks every year
- Developed a plan for all donors and prospective donors that include all aspects of the gift cycle: 1) initiate contact with potential major donors; 2) develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers; 3) move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; 4) make solicitations when appropriate; 5) maintain a stewardship plan for donors
- Managed a portfolio of 100 + prospects, donors and foundations; help set strategy to build a pipeline for major and principal gift donors
- Facilitated meetings with foundations and is part of the team partnering with SEHD Faculty and the Office of Foundation Relations to submit proposals, budgets and LOIs to foundations such as: Spencer Foundation, WT Grant Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation and numerous family foundations
- Managed fundraising projects in collaboration with central development departments to create strong proposals and solicitation pieces
- Collaborators include Office of Estate and Planned Giving, Foundations and Corporate Relations, Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Digital Philanthropy, Family Relations and Development Communications
- Spearheaded and conceptualized donor events, meetings for top prospects of the school, and manage the Dean’s Advisory Committee comprised of industry professionals, alumni, and donors
- Aligned fundraising efforts with the school’s strategic plan in collaboration with deans, department chairs, and faculty
- Led the development of the SEHD fundraising campaign prospectus to be used to launch the Ever Brighter fundraising campaign.
Director of Development-Major Gifts
University of Miami
Miami, Florida
02.2014 - 04.2019
- Cultivated relationships with donors, alumni, parents, community members, volunteers, Board of Trustees, foundations, and corporations with capacity to make a major gift of $50,000 or more
- Developed proposals and solicitation pieces for donors or foundations considering major gift support
- Worked with the foundations team, office of the Provost and Dean to secure a $2,000,000 Simons Foundation gift for the department of mathematics
- Developed a plan for all donors and prospective donors that includes all aspects of the gift cycle: 1) initiate contact with potential major donors; 2) develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers; 3) move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; 4) make solicitations when appropriate; 5) maintain a stewardship plan for donors
- Managed a portfolio of 100 + prospects and donors; helped set strategy to build a pipeline for major gift donors for the College
- Assisted Dean and Executive Director of Development in organizing events, meetings and other University or College activities
- Worked alongside College Dean to align fundraising efforts with strategic plan
- Co-led a taskforce to establish a university-wide stewardship plan working with AVP of Principal Gifts and development professionals from other areas of the University
- Appointed to a committee of six to implement Asana, a project management tool, and created online training (CBL) for the Division of Development and Alumni Relations delivered to 300 development professionals.
University Relations Officer
University of Texas at Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for donor stewardship and cultivation toward campaigns and major gift programs
- Managed relationships and secured support from donors and corporations who are capable of making gifts major gift
- Participated in all aspects of the gift cycle: 1) initiated contact with potential major donors; 2) developed appropriate cultivation strategies for them, including working with volunteers; 3) moved potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; 4) made solicitations when appropriate; 5) maintained a stewardship plan for donors
- Appointed liaison by VP of Advancement to the UTB Alumni Association Board
- Appointed by VP of Advancement to co-chair the University Advancement work group for the transition to a new university in the Rio Grande Valley, a merger between UT Brownsville and UT Pan American that created the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Associate Vice President for External Relations
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Wrote, provided direction for federal and state grants, matching grants, and endowments in the office of Resource Development (Grants Office) and oversaw budgets including $1,900,000 ARRA grant from the Office of the Governor in response to state-wide wind technology initiatives
- Implemented new strategies for philanthropic support through fundraising activities including special events, endowment campaigns, and other gift opportunities
- Organized three TSTC Noche de Gala Scholarship Fundraisers recognizing matching challenge sponsor, Lozano Long Foundation; raised $600,000 for technical education
- Planned and executed annual Board of Regent’s dinners and meetings
- Organized and manage visits, lectures and meetings with locally and federally elected officials
- Assisted TSTC President in setting legislative activities and priorities
- Served as the President’s representative at external functions and/or on state and local boards and committees
- Approved all out-going communications to media and was the liaison between the college and media.
Associate Vice President of Corporate and Community Education
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Provided direction in planning, developing, marketing, coordinating and evaluation of continuing education courses and activities within the areas of healthcare, industrial manufacturing and safety and security; Police Academy and Fire Academy
- Managed directors and faculty responsible for all non-credit activity and programs for the Harlingen campus serving all continuing education students
- Implemented enrollment procedures and policies that kept in line with college and state guidelines
- Oversaw Corporate Testing Center; met and maintained testing credentials for all professional tests available to healthcare, hospitality and public safety customers
- Researched and submitted grant proposals for state and local government support
- Worked with faculty and staff to successfully execute quick response training projects
- Worked with the City of Harlingen Economic Development and United Health Group to create training programs for new workforce
- Coordinated, approved and monitored program budgets and fiscal reports for all areas of responsibility.
Director of Continuing Education
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
Harlingen, Texas
11.2007 - 02.2009
- Coordinated the collaborative training activities between TSTC, industry, and other external public and private agencies to promote workforce development
- Implemented enrollment procedures and policies that kept in line with college and state guidelines
- Assisted the local Economic Development Corporation with the development, implementation, and coordination of 'Total Service' projects, which promoted the economic development of business and industry
- Developed and marketed training and professional development courses in the region and online
- Oversaw the planning and monitored the budgets for continuing education activity for the College.
Director of Fund Development
Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
Brownsville, Texas
06.2006 - 11.2007
- Accountable for advising and consulting with the Chief Executive Officer in creating long-range fund development strategies to meet the Council's financial goals and objectives
- Managed the Council's Fund Development department, coordinated fundraising campaigns, produced funding proposals, simultaneously manage 12 grants and identified potential sources for funds (i.e., individual donors, corporations, annual giving, WINGS, Community Development Block Grants and United Way)
- Organized Annual Woman of Distinction Gala and lead all aspects of the fundraising event.
Director of Product Sales and Communications
Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
Brownsville, Texas
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Planned, organized and implemented the council’s product sales strategies and campaigns for Valley-wide Girl Scouts Cookie sale and fall nut sale
- Established long-range goals, objectives and plans for council product sales; cookies and nut sales
- Spokesperson for council, maintained media relations throughout the Rio Grande Valley and created press releases for all council events
- Created all communications material for the council; brochures, flyers, and annual report
- Created and produced TV and Radio spots promoting cookie sale and the council in general.
Field Executive
Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
Brownsville, Texas
12.2003 - 09.2005
- Responsible for recruitment of 1,600 girls and over 100 adult volunteers; oversaw and managed approximately 60 troops in Rio Hondo, San Benito, Los Fresnos, Port Isabel and Brownsville
- Planned, organized and implemented Girl Scouting within the council’s jurisdiction
- Worked closely with Director of Development to meet grant requirements and submit data for reporting
- Established a rapport with principals, teachers and staff in each designated school district to organize recruitment activities
- Assisted in organizing fundraising events for Service Units.
Assistant Director of Resident Services
San Benito Housing Authority
San Benito, Texas
05.2002 - 06.2003
- Planned and implemented youth-focused activities under the Drug Elimination Program
- Organized special presentations to establish partnerships with agencies such as the San Benito Police Department, the City of San Benito, Valley AIDS Council, and Girl Scouts
- Assisted in organizing Valley-wide youth leadership conference
- Assisted in grant writing by gathering data through resident surveys and research.
Student Teaching and Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District
Los Fresnos, Texas
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Completed student teaching at Los Fresnos High School (LFCISD) teaching under the supervision of certified educators
- Instructed 6th grade (Word History) and 7th grade (Texas History) classes at Los Cuates Middle School (LFCISD).
Education
Master of Public Policy and Management -
The University of Texas at Brownsville
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The University of Texas at Brownsville
01.2001
Skills
- Volunteer Management
- Task Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Team Leadership
- Fundraising
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Reporting and Documentation
- Grant Writing
- Relationship Building
Training
- IBIS CMS Training, University of Miami
- Attended CASE Deans and Development Officers Conference with A&S, SEHD and SOC Deans
- Asana Project Management Tool Training, University of Miami
- Project Management Certificate of Training, Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Essentials of Leadership (Inaugural Class), University of Miami
- Raiser’s Edge Training, University of Texas Brownsville & University of Miami
- Project Management Training, Texas State Technical College (TSTC)
- Leadership Essentials Program, TSTC-Valley Baptist Health System
- Certificate in Management, Girl Scouts-UTB/TSC Center for Civic Engagement
Timeline
Senior Director of Development
University of Miami
08.2022 - Current
Director of Development-Major Gifts
University of Miami
04.2019 - 08.2022
Director of Development-Major Gifts
University of Miami
02.2014 - 04.2019
University Relations Officer
University of Texas at Brownsville
03.2012 - 01.2014
Associate Vice President for External Relations
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
03.2010 - 03.2012
Associate Vice President of Corporate and Community Education
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
02.2009 - 03.2010
Director of Continuing Education
Texas State Technical College Harlingen
11.2007 - 02.2009
Director of Fund Development
Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
06.2006 - 11.2007
Director of Product Sales and Communications
Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
09.2005 - 06.2006
Field Executive
Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
12.2003 - 09.2005
Assistant Director of Resident Services
San Benito Housing Authority
05.2002 - 06.2003
Student Teaching and Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District
09.2001 - 05.2002
Master of Public Policy and Management -
The University of Texas at Brownsville
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The University of Texas at Brownsville