KATE BRINKERHOFF
Philanthropy Professional
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Forward-thinking philanthropy professional with 16 years of experience establishing relationships with both internal audiences and community partners to promote the mission of an organization. Strong experience in creating and leading cross-functional teams to ensure shared messaging and consistent strategy. Professional, dynamic, and creative with accomplished communication and analytical skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President, Leadership Giving
Riley Children’s Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
11.2015 - Current
- Led team of five major gift officers working to cultivate and secure philanthropic support
- Surpassed fundraising goals, securing an average of $2M annually, by establishing relationships with donors that resulted in in five-, six- and seven-figure outright and estate gifts for Riley Hospital
- Led presentations on Riley Children’s Foundation funding priorities and partnership opportunities to community organizations
- Member of Foundation Leadership Team, providing overall direction and strategy for Foundation and daily operations
Associate Director
Indiana University Foundation
Indianapolis, IN
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Guided gift planning work of IUPUI gift officers through semi-annual prospect review sessions and quarterly gift planning roundtables, delivering educational sessions on different gift planning topics
- Exceeded annual contact goals while cultivating and soliciting donors resulting in five-, six- and seven-figure estate gifts to all areas of Indiana University
- Partner with gift officers across multiple campuses to create strategic plans for cultivating donors toward significant gifts in support of IU
- Launched complete overhaul of gift planning marketing, including new website and print materials
Development Director, Special Events/Membership Coordinator
San Antonio Children’s Museum
San Antonio, TX
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Created strategic plan to guide department operations leading up to anticipated relocation in 2015, drive fundraising and membership growth and complement overall Museum goals and values
- Increased year-to-date fundraising by 30% compared to 2011, while directing comprehensive fundraising efforts including corporate and foundation grants, annual giving, capital campaign and major gifts
- Established and maintained relationships with individuals, corporations and foundation representatives to raise awareness of Museum and increase community partnerships and funding
- Partnered with Marketing Director to guide Museum publicity and author press releases
Director of Gift Planning
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Created annual department strategic plan and new strategic marketing plan for gift planning to complement and enhance overarching Advancement goals
- Established and cultivated relationships with donors resulting in five-, six- and seven-figure outright and estate gifts to university, notably commitment for the Schrott Center for Performing Arts
- Increased participation in university legacy society by 10% during last fiscal year
Planned Giving Director
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Established and cultivated relationships with donors resulting in five- and six-figure outright and estate gifts to university
- Orchestrated university marketing and acted as primary office resource for Pension Protection Act, resulting in over $700,000 in gifts during two-year period
Education
Juris Doctor -
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Purdue University
01.1998 - 01.2002
Skills
Relationship Building
undefinedTimeline
Vice President, Leadership Giving
Riley Children’s Foundation
11.2015 - Current
Associate Director
Indiana University Foundation
01.2013 - 11.2015
Development Director, Special Events/Membership Coordinator
San Antonio Children’s Museum
01.2012 - 12.2012
Director of Gift Planning
Butler University
01.2008 - 01.2012
Planned Giving Director
Valparaiso University
01.2005 - 01.2008
Juris Doctor -
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Purdue University
01.1998 - 01.2002
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