Kelly Sheridan
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with 8 years of fundraising experience, including 7 years in the museum field. With a proven track record in securing substantial funding, I bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to boosting community engagement and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Government-Sponsored Projects
Carnegie Museums
01.2024 - Current
- Secured and managed grants from various government entities, including the National Endowment for the Arts, and some foundations, including the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
- Coordinated writing, editing, and budgeting processes for competitive projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Collaborated with various individuals and departments across Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Kamin Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum to develop project scopes and timelines, facilitating successful project execution.
- Utilized Raiser's Edge and Tessitura to document all media and actions
Assistant Director, Government-Sponsored Projects
Carnegie Museums
01.2022 - 01.2024
Manager, Government-Sponsored Projects
Carnegie Museums
01.2019 - 01.2022
Community Grant Writer
Aspire Grant & Development Partners
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Researched funding opportunities to support diverse nonprofit initiatives and coordinated grant support from PA Senators.
- Submitted compelling grant proposals and fostered relationships with funders and stakeholders (foundations, corporations, and government) to secure financial support for clients.
Silent Auction Manager
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored auction at home games, engaging fans to explore and bid on items that celebrate moments of victory.
- Chaperoned youth to locker room after home games to facilitate player meet-and-greets as part of 'Seats for Strength,' an initiative to empower children with speech impediments.
Community Relations Intern
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed social media platforms via Hootsuite and developed targeted campaigns during playoffs, increasing online presence.
- Coordinated player participation in fundraising events, improving donor engagement at Night of Assists Inaugural Gala.
- Facilitated player autographs on merchandise, including pucks and jerseys, supporting various fundraising initiatives.
- Reviewed and processed donation requests using DonationXchange.
Education
B.Sc. - Philanthropy And Nonprofit Management
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA01-2018
Skills
- Project coordination
- Proposal development
- Team collaboration
- Budget development
- Reporting and documentation
- Grant writing
- Funding research
- Problem solving
Distinctions
- Western Pennsylvania Special Hockey Association: Coach, Board Member, and Grant/Sponsorship Coordinator (2024-Present)
- Christopher's Kitchen: Board Member and Grant Coordinator (2022-24)
- Bunker Projects Contributor: Wrote a review of Self, an exhibition at Contemporary Craft (October 2023)
- Carnegie Museums IDEA Council: Council Member (2020-21)
- Art House Resident: Coordinated a monthly community art show and after party for First Fridays on Penn (2019-2021)
Timeline
Associate Director, Government-Sponsored Projects
Carnegie Museums
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Director, Government-Sponsored Projects
Carnegie Museums
01.2022 - 01.2024
Manager, Government-Sponsored Projects
Carnegie Museums
01.2019 - 01.2022
Community Grant Writer
Aspire Grant & Development Partners
01.2018 - 01.2019
Silent Auction Manager
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2019
Community Relations Intern
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
01.2018 - 12.2018
B.Sc. - Philanthropy And Nonprofit Management
Slippery Rock University