Heather Schubert
Madison,WI
Summary
A strategic thinker and team builder with a proven track record of successful leadership in securing philanthropic support through all revenue streams including major gifts, corporate giving, foundation grants and special events with the ultimate goal of affecting positive change in the lives of others and the community at large.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Development
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Created annual fund development plan including direct mail, electronic and social media and personal solicitation campaigns
- Implemented moves management program with leadership team and Board of Directors Development Committee members, including managing portfolio focused on major gifts
- Worked closely with members of Board of Directors, corporate partners and internal teams throughout all phases of strategic planning, coordination and tactical execution of events including Annual Benefit Gala, Benefactor Dinner and Foundation/Donor stewardship events
- Collaborated with membership coordinator and Development Committee members to update membership program to increase engagement and revenue
- Developed comprehensive evergreen corporate collateral, including implementation of new corporate partnership program to develop naturally beneficial relationships with current and prospective corporate partners
- Researched potential grant opportunities to build grants pipeline with grants manager
- Managed operations of development team including developing budget for direct reporting areas, redefining job descriptions and recruitment
Executive Assistant
GE Healthcare
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored day-to-day matters for Executive to ensure their ability to focus on critical, strategic issues
- Coordinated complex travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, optimizing cost and time efficiency
- Drafted and edited reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring clarity and grammatical accuracy
- Managed complex and dynamic calendars, preventing and resolving scheduling conflicts based on Executive's schedule and priorities
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
Director of Development
St. Marcus School
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Prepared and executed Mission Advancement operating plans and strategic communications to successfully achieve $19.9M Comprehensive Campaign goal
- Developed and lead moves management program to build and cultivate long-term relationships with potential donors and existing donors through identification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
- Created Major Gifts program, including prospect research and management to create greater sustainability and ROI
- Collaborated with Director of Communications on all marketing and promotion collateral and communications for campaigns
- Planned and facilitated all Campaign Cabinet meetings, events and communications
Director of Operations
St. Marcus School
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Improved operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizational mission through management reporting, information flow, process and planning to create culture of accountability
- Supervised employees and developed office policies that are aligned with best practices
- Developed needed human resource plan and managed interviewing, hiring and onboarding of Mission Advancement employees
- Collaborated as part of integrated team to establish overall goals and strategies for increasing private support to School
- Managed Mission Advancement annual revenue and expense budget in coordination with Director of Communications
- Directed and managed procedures and documentation of gifts, including entry into Sage Millennium database, appropriate acknowledgment and receipting
- Executed and supported donor events in collaboration with Mission Advancement team, including cultivation events and celebrations
State Representative, Research Assistant
Office of WI, Bob
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Managed media relations, providing accurate and concise portrayal of Representative’s positions on state and district issues, including press releases, columns and newsletters
- Developed and maintained working relationships with community leaders, state government agencies, and local government officials
- Coordinated committee hearings, meetings and district events
- Oversaw day to day operations of a state legislative office
Research Assistant
Office of WI State Rep, Eugene Hahn
02.1997 - 01.2003
Legislative Aide
Office of WI State Rep. David Brandemuehl
01.1996 - 02.1997
Education
Certified Fund Raising Executive -
CFRE International
2018
Certificate in Fund Raising Management -
Lilly School of Philanthropy, Indiana University
2016
Project Management Certificate -
UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
2016
Bachelor of Arts - English, Politics and Government
Ripon College
Ripon, WI1995
Skills
- Program Management
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Results Orientation
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
Volunteer
Move4BGC Committee Member, Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County
(2022 - Current)
Development Committee Member, Nourish Farms
(2020 - Current)
Board Member, Nourish Farms
(2019 - 2022)
Timeline
Deputy Director of Development
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
02.2019 - 11.2021
Executive Assistant
GE Healthcare
11.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Development
St. Marcus School
08.2016 - 10.2018
Director of Operations
St. Marcus School
04.2014 - 08.2016
State Representative, Research Assistant
Office of WI, Bob
01.2009 - 01.2013
Research Assistant
Office of WI State Rep, Eugene Hahn
02.1997 - 01.2003
Legislative Aide
Office of WI State Rep. David Brandemuehl
01.1996 - 02.1997
Certified Fund Raising Executive -
CFRE International
Certificate in Fund Raising Management -
Lilly School of Philanthropy, Indiana University
Project Management Certificate -
UW-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Politics and Government
Ripon College
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