John Haverkamp
Omaha,NE
Summary
Results-oriented development professional with a proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals and developing successful fundraising strategies. Extensive experience in securing major gifts, grant writing, event planning, and fostering donor relationships. Skilled in leadership, team management, and stakeholder communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
Intercultural Senior Center
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve integration of fundraising efforts.
- Devised strategies to obtain donations, exceeding fundraising goals.
Director of Development
Film Streams
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Led all fundraising efforts for Film Streams, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting film as an art form.
- Secured major gifts, oversaw membership programs, managed grant applications and reporting, and planned two major fundraising events.
Director of Development
Omaha Symphony Association
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Increased fundraising 10% above budget for two consecutive years, exceeding ambitious goals.
- Grew and led a successful development team, managing all fundraising activities including major gifts, corporate giving, grants, events, and individual giving.
- Designed and implemented a long-term growth strategy to ensure sustainable fundraising success.
Certified Business Broker and Consultant
Sunbelt Business Advisors
11.2016 - 06.2021
- Provided expert guidance and consultation to a diverse clientele of business owners and entrepreneurs at Sunbelt, the world's largest business brokerage franchise.
- Prepared businesses for sale, facilitated due diligence processes, and maximized client value.
Account Manager
Reviewr
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Managed the entire client lifecycle for Reviewr, a software company serving non-profits, associations, and universities.
- Responsibilities included sales, onboarding, product setup, customization, training, and ongoing support.
- Played a key role in developing and implementing strategies to grow the software product and its capabilities.
Operations Support Manager
UNL Center for Entrepreneurship
07.2012 - 03.2015
- Provided comprehensive operational support for the UNL Center for Entrepreneurship, fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Spearheaded event planning and donor relations for signature events like EntrepreneuringDays@UNL and 3-2-1 Quick Pitch.
- Managed interdepartmental relations, social media platforms, graphic design needs, stakeholder engagement, and project management.
- Conducted in-depth research on initial public offerings (IPOs).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Timeline
Director of Development
Intercultural Senior Center
07.2024 - Current
Director of Development
Film Streams
07.2023 - 08.2024
Director of Development
Omaha Symphony Association
05.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Business Broker and Consultant
Sunbelt Business Advisors
11.2016 - 06.2021
Account Manager
Reviewr
03.2015 - 06.2017
Operations Support Manager
UNL Center for Entrepreneurship
07.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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