Bob Scheer
Summary
Experienced and driven team-oriented professional with strong leadership , unifying and communication skills and a respected community presence.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director for Development
Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art
Charlotte, NC
01.2020 - Current
- In charge of all museum events as well as individual, corporate and foundation support.
- Achieved $1,772,000 in overall revenue in FY21.
- Doubled membership base in FY21.
- Exceeded revenue goals for every category in FY21.
- Achieved a record $252,000 in net revenue for the 2021 spring Gala.
- Submitted all federal, state and local foundation grants and reports on a timely basis.
Vice President of Development
McColl Center For Art + Innovation
Charlotte, NC
05.2018 - Current
- In charge of all individual, corporate and foundation support for the organization.
- Achieved $1,088,082 in overall giving in FY19.
- Responsible for $1,142,500 in overall giving for FY20.
- Increased membership base 123% in just over a year.
- Increased corporate revenue from $35,000 to $78,500 in FY19.
- Exceeded $100,000 corporate goal in FY20.
- Produced 20th Anniversary Gala and increased Gala net revenue from $35,000 to $110,000.
- Submitted all federal, state and local foundation applications and reporting on a timely basis.
- Created a Development Committee to help oversee fundraising .activities
- Worked with President + CEO on the “Momentum Fund”, a $2 million giving campaign.
Director of Institutional Giving
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Charlotte, NC
10.2017 - Current
- In charge of all corporate and foundation support for the museum.
- Achieved $681,000 in revenue against a $600,000 goal in FY18.
- Responsible for creating fiscal year budgets, along with goals and strategic plans for achieving them.
- Worked directly with members of the Board of Directors to create opportunities to drive revenue.
- Oversaw annual fundraising Gala, which provides 10% of the organization's annual operating revenue.
- Created all sponsorship packages for corporate and Gala support.
- Submitted all foundation applications and oversees all related reporting.
- Developed strategic plans and initiatives for the Development Department.
- Managed all federal, state and local foundation applications and reporting for the organization.
- Put together a well-researched grant schedule to follow.
- Submitted successful federal grant applications for the NEA, IMLS and state applications for the NCAC, among others.
- Responsible for submitting the first successful federal grants in the museum's history.
Business Manager
Wesley Mancini, Ltd.
Charlotte, NC
05.2005 - 09.2016
- Handled all financial, human resource and legal aspects of a high-end fabric and rug design studio.
- Participated in all contract negotiations.
- Dealt directly with all banks and mills affiliated with the company.
President
The Charlotte Checkers
Charlotte, NC
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Directed the transition of new ownership of the team.
- Reported directly to ownership group.
- Oversaw the team's new look and logo.
- Worked directly with designer Alexander Julian to create new team uniforms.
President
The Greenville Grrrowl
Greenville, SC
09.1998 - 05.2005
- Managed all aspects of operating the East Coast Hockey League team.
- Worked directly with sponsorship and tickets sales staff, marketing and advertising firm to achieve and maintain the average highest attendance in the league.
- Won the ECHL championship in the 1992-93 season.
- Worked directly with management of the BI-LO Center and its Board of Directors.
Vice President
ScheerSports, Inc.
Denver CO/Charlotte, NC
05.1992 - 09.1998
- Managed all day-to-day operations for the organization.
- Oversaw the 1993 Davis Cup tennis tie between the United States and Bahamas in Charlotte, NC, featuring Andre Agassi.
- Was an integral part of the public/private team that built the BI-LO Center in downtown Greenville, SC.
Station Clearances
Creative Sports Marketing
Charlotte, NC
11.1988 - 04.1992
- Managed television station clearances for college basketball games, travelling to each market.
Education
Mass Communications
University of Denver
Denver, CO1986
Skills
- Extremely organized
- Strong office leader
- Positive unifying presence
- Experienced in handling high profile situations
- Creative problem solver
- Proficient in utilization of the Altru Database
Timeline
Deputy Director for Development
Bechtler Museum Of Modern Art
01.2020 - Current
Vice President of Development
McColl Center For Art + Innovation
05.2018 - Current
Director of Institutional Giving
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
10.2017 - Current
Business Manager
Wesley Mancini, Ltd.
05.2005 - 09.2016
President
The Charlotte Checkers
05.2002 - 05.2003
President
The Greenville Grrrowl
09.1998 - 05.2005
Vice President
ScheerSports, Inc.
05.1992 - 09.1998
Station Clearances
Creative Sports Marketing
11.1988 - 04.1992
Mass Communications
University of Denver
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