Christina Dominguez
Poquoson ,NV
Summary
Results-oriented development professional driven to succeed. Donor relationship management expert. Proficient in event planning and management. Exceptional people skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Special Gifts and Donor Relations
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed portfolio of 25-35 major gift donors; secured restricted gifts of $10,000- $3 million
- Secured highest gift ever received by Foundation from an individual donor
- Met with current and potential donors in-person, virtually and by phone to develop relationships and find projects that were a good fit for their interests
- Consistently interacted with current donors and other high net worth individuals at events and one-on-one meetings
- Planned and managed high-level Foundation events including celebrity and high-level political visits
- Oversaw all cultivation and fundraising events for the Foundation, managed all event details and ensured all guest needs were met and programs ran smoothly
- Acted as liaison to high level guest speakers and their staff during their visits to Foundation museums
- Worked closely with Board of Trustees and Board of Directors to secure new individual, corporate and foundation donors. Reported progress at Board meetings throughout the year
- Managed Corporate Circle, donor society for corporate and foundation donors.
Director of the Annual Fund
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc
03.2008 - 06.2018
- Exceeded Annual Goal of $820,000 each year
- Managed all aspects of annual giving program in support of two living history museums, Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
- Responsible for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual and corporate donors and prospective donors
- Portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects
- Secured annual donations from $1,000-$25,000 through personal meetings with potential individual and corporate donors
- Portfolio of 5-20 major gift prospects
- Secured restricted gifts from $10,000+
- Managed Annual Fund budget and all purchasing
- Ensured Commonwealth of Virginia budget requirements were met, oversaw purchasing and reviewed all contracts
- Planned and coordinated annual fundraising event at Jamestown Settlement with over 800 attendees
- Solicited sponsorship gifts to support annual fundraiser
- Conceptualized and planned events including cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events
- Worked closely with board of directors to establish goals, strategies and analysis of fundraising program and to solicit board prospects for both the Annual Fund and for restricted gifts.
Assistant Director of the Annual Fund
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Cultivated and solicited lower-level ($1-$1,606) Annual Fund donors through personal solicitations, mailings, telefunding and direct mail program
- Increased telefunding program to the highest level ever employing 30 callers and raising over $105,000
- Coordinated annual staff campaign and solicited local businesses for donations for prize drawings
- Designed and produced Annual Fund brochure and other printed materials
- Managed procurement of all printed Annual Fund materials
- Facilitated special events and donor stewardship program.
Outreach Instructor Senior
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
06.2004 - 07.2007
- Promotion and sales of museum outreach education programs to school districts throughout Virginia and Maryland
- Educated school officials on Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation educational products
- Secured purchase of outreach education programs from schools throughout Virginia through personal meetings with school board members, principals and district program coordinators
- Coordinated donor-funded programs in school districts with high percentages of free and reduced lunch
- Secured programs in every school district in the Commonwealth of Virginia for the Foundation.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg, VA05.2001
Skills
- Excels in donor recruitment and engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Event planning and management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Manage board members and staff
- Superior communication skills
- Effective team player
- MS Office
- Customer Relationship Management
Relevant Experience
- Consistently exceeded fundraising and participation goals
- Secured significant multi-year commitments from board members and donors to help exceed campaign goal and provide sound base of support post-campaign
- Managed successful donor cultivation events, stewardship events and fundraising events resulting in increased revenue and positive donor feedback
- Made meaningful connections between potential donors and areas of need resulting in significant commitments of cash, in-kind gifts and bequests
- Successfully launched young donor group to engage the next generation of philanthropists
Timeline
Manager of Special Gifts and Donor Relations
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc.
06.2018 - 07.2021
Director of the Annual Fund
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc
03.2008 - 06.2018
Assistant Director of the Annual Fund
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc
07.2007 - 03.2008
Outreach Instructor Senior
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
06.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History
Mary Washington College
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