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Jeannie Fleming-Gifford

Willoughby,OH

Summary

Non-profit executive, educator and writer whose expertise includes maximizing growth and impact of mission driven programs through innovative partnerships and programs, successful fundraising, grant writing and donor relations, strategic marketing, and leadership of diverse teams of people.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Programming

Lakeside Chautauqua
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead vision, strategy and operations of all programming, including arts and entertainment, education, recreation and wellness and religious life
  • Manage a team of 8 full-time year round employees and 120 seasonal staff
  • Work to develop new partnerships with regional non-profit organizations, colleges and other businesses to increase innovative program opportunities.
  • Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.

Executive Director

Fairmount Center for the Arts
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Lead and provide strategic vision in tandem with the Board of Directors for established non-profit organization serving toddlers through senior citizens through arts and fitness programs, performances and art exhibitions
  • Responsibilities include oversight and leadership of all earned and contributed income, managing a team of 6 employees and 35 professional faculty, as well as facility management
  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with businesses, community organizations and schools including program development, contracts, implementation, documentation and evaluation
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.

Director of Education & Lead Director

The Fine Arts Association
01.2007 - 01.2018
  • Development, oversight, and coordination of multi-disciplinary arts education and fitness programs ($1 million+ budget)
  • Hire, supervise and support diverse Faculty of 65 artist educators and 2 support staff
  • Work in collaboration with area administrators, funders, businesses and parents/community
  • Advocate for and secure resources for arts education programs including generating proposals, grant writing and contracting as well as generating marketing language and supporting marketing initiatives

Director

CHABAM, Have Active Bodies And Minds
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw operations and provided leadership to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.


Consultant

CHABAM
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Lead business development, design and launch with investors including facility, operations, marketing and curriculum
  • Hire and manage team of 15 educators

Director of Education

Center for Arts Inspired Learning
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Oversee arts-integrated curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation
  • Hire, provide leadership, and evaluate team of 75 professional artists
  • Work collaboratively to identify and secure restricted and operating funds (includes grant writing)

Director of Education

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Design and manage orchestral education programs working in tandem with symphony musicians, including in-school concerts, family concerts, and outreach education programs
  • Partner with Board, orchestral musicians, funders, school administrators and community to create and implement education programs

Workshop Programs Supervisor and Area Volunteer Coordinator

COSI
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations to identify volunteer opportunities and resources.


Outreach Program Demonstrator

COSI
01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Develop science-based curriculum and oversee implementation (training of parents and educators)
  • Collaborate with variety of professionals (administration, funders, community) on the design of COSI’s innovative science-based programs and exhibits now located on the riverfront in Columbus, OH
  • Work in schools (public, private, parochial, etc.) in Ohio and surrounding states to engage school age children in hands-on programs which explore the science of sound and music

Education

Master of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences

The University of Akron

Bachelor of Arts -

The University of Akron
Akron, OH

Certificate of Completion -

Leadership Lake County
Lake County, OH

First Aid, CPR and AED - undefined

Skills

  • Leadership, Collaboration and Communication of Diverse Teams and Audiences
  • Program Development, Implementation & Evaluation (Grant Writing)
  • Community Outreach and Engagement (including Marketing Strategies)
  • Develop Organizational Policies, Standardize Operating Procedures

Timeline

Vice President of Programming

Lakeside Chautauqua
01.2022 - Current

Executive Director

Fairmount Center for the Arts
01.2018 - 01.2022

Director of Education & Lead Director

The Fine Arts Association
01.2007 - 01.2018

Director

CHABAM, Have Active Bodies And Minds
01.2004 - 01.2007

Consultant

CHABAM
01.2003 - 01.2004

Director of Education

Center for Arts Inspired Learning
01.2000 - 01.2004

Director of Education

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra
01.1998 - 01.2000

Workshop Programs Supervisor and Area Volunteer Coordinator

COSI
01.1997 - 01.1998

Outreach Program Demonstrator

COSI
01.1996 - 01.1997

Master of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences

The University of Akron

Bachelor of Arts -

The University of Akron

Certificate of Completion -

Leadership Lake County

First Aid, CPR and AED - undefined

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