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Caryn Campbell

Hastings-on-Hudson,NY

Summary

Results driven, forward-facing fundraiser experienced in leading a team of development professionals to raise revenue through cultivation and stewardship. Demonstrated record of raising six and seven figure gifts. Proven record of increasing the number of board of trustees and donors at all giving levels. Determined, tireless and devoted to diversifying philanthropic revenue and increasing donor participation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Patron Engagement

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation
New York, N.Y. , New York
2014.10 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Identify, steward, and cultivate all major donors ($10K +) through creative initiatives, events, fundraising campaigns and appeals
  • Aligned Individual Giving Team fundraising campaigns, vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results that raised $4 million per year
  • Annually acquire 5 donor gifts of six-figures
  • Supervised writing of Individual family foundation grant proposals and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
  • Created content and provided insightful information to social media, the Ailey website and print media for donors.
  • Devised new approaches to increase growth in the number of donors while enhancing engagement .
  • Supervised and motivated 3 - 6 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.

Director of Development

Storefront Academy Harlem
New York, NY , NY
2011.09 - 2013.09
  • Annually raised $5 million
  • Created and implemented a $2 million strategic plan
  • Identified, stewarded and cultivated board members and donors
  • Planned and implemented fundraising campaigns, activities and cultivation events
  • Led a five-person Development Department

Associate Director of Development

The Storefront Academy Harlem
New York , NY
2003.09 - 2011.09

Wrote government and foundation grant proposals

Coordinated corporate and individual volunteer opportunities

Helped to coordinate 2 fundraising events per year


Education

Bachelor of Arts - TV/Film

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Skills

  • Excellent Management Skills
  • Innovative
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Networker
  • Event Strategy
  • Raiser's Edge, SalesForce, iWave

Timeline

Director of Patron Engagement

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation
2014.10 - Current

Director of Development

Storefront Academy Harlem
2011.09 - 2013.09

Associate Director of Development

The Storefront Academy Harlem
2003.09 - 2011.09

Bachelor of Arts - TV/Film

Southern Methodist University
Caryn Campbell