Elizabeth R. Gibson, CFRM
Round Rock
Summary
Development professional with strong leadership skills and proven track record in driving growth initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder management, with focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments and ability to inspire and guide teams towards success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Development, Major Gifts
University of Texas at Austin
11.2022 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of Jackson School of Geosciences alumni and friends, focusing on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts ($100K+).
- Successfully raised $2.2M in FY 23/24, $2.2M in FY 24/25, and $413K to-date in FY 25/26, with over $2.3M in pending proposals.
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
STARRY, Inc.
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Spearheaded cross-functional marketing and communication initiatives, enhancing brand identity and awareness.
- Directed social media, radio advertising, and marketing campaigns, achieving a 70% increase in impressions.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
Vice President / Director of Operations
STARRY, Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Led operational efforts during a six-month transition from parent company to a self-sustaining agency, overseeing HR, Payroll, Accounting, Mission Advancement, and IT.
- Managed human resources, operations, facilities, and technology for $4.5M agency.
Director of Development
STARRY, Inc. / Children At Heart Ministries
09.2012 - 05.2018
- Spearheaded STARRY fundraising, achieving an 88% increase in donors and a 109% revenue boost.
- Managed foundation grants, successfully raising $635,500.
Manager, Foundation Relations
Scott & White Healthcare Foundation
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Oversaw foundation solicitations, securing $2.8M in funding.
Executive Director
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Directed operations, enhancing Chapter performance by 25%.
Executive Director
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, CTX Chapter (Now Blood Cancer United)
01.2006 - 05.2009
- Led operations, growing chapter from $1.2M to $4M in revenue.
Market Director
American Heart Association
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Directed Gala and Walk events, increasing event profitability by 55%.
Director, Business Development
St. David's Healthcare Partnership/HCA
10.1993 - 01.2004
- Instituted strategic initiatives, led emergency PR activities for hospital, developed new service lines, and recruited physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism -
University of Texas at Austin
Skills
- Strategic non-profit leadership
- Mission strategy development
- Relationship management
- Major gifts solicitation
- Organizing successful events
- Operational management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Budget management
- Grant proposal development
- Talent acquisition
Certification
- Graduate, Plus Delta Partners’ Discipline of Frontline Fundraising Cohort, University of Texas at Austin, August 2024
- Certified Fundraising Executive, CFRE, June 2012 - June 2021
- Certificate of Fund Raising Management, Indiana University, The Fund Raising School, October 2017
Timeline
Director of Development, Major Gifts
University of Texas at Austin
11.2022 - Current
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
STARRY, Inc.
09.2021 - 10.2022
Vice President / Director of Operations
STARRY, Inc.
05.2018 - 08.2021
Director of Development
STARRY, Inc. / Children At Heart Ministries
09.2012 - 05.2018
Manager, Foundation Relations
Scott & White Healthcare Foundation
06.2011 - 09.2012
Executive Director
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
06.2009 - 05.2011
Executive Director
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, CTX Chapter (Now Blood Cancer United)
01.2006 - 05.2009
Market Director
American Heart Association
01.2004 - 01.2006
Director, Business Development
St. David's Healthcare Partnership/HCA
10.1993 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Journalism -
University of Texas at Austin
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