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Kimberly Fink

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced with leading development initiatives that drive organizational growth and funding. Utilizes strategic planning and donor engagement to enhance program success. Track record of fostering team collaboration and implementing adaptive strategies to meet evolving needs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Development

Bay Street Theatre
01.2015 - 09.2025
  • Enhanced donor relationships with personalized communication plans and regular updates on project progress.
  • Developed comprehensive strategic plans to guide long-term growth and sustainability of the organization''s programs.
  • Increased fundraising revenue by implementing innovative donor engagement strategies and targeted campaigns.
  • Worked with senior management to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project execution.

Director of Individual Giving

Second Stage Theater
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction with timely and transparent communication strategies.

Director of Individual Giving

The Public Theater
04.2013 - 03.2014
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.


Director, Major Gifts

Cambridge in America
09.2007 - 01.2013
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, with the colleges,reviewing goals, setting, time for patron visits
  • Visited the Colleges in the UK twice a yearly to meet their development teams.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the colleges.

Education

Master of Arts - Costume And Textile Studies

New York University
New York, NY

Skills

  • Donor relations
  • Major gifts solicitation
  • Data management
  • Patron fulfillment
  • Special Events

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Timeline

Director of Individual Giving

Second Stage Theater
04.2019 - 08.2020

Director of Development

Bay Street Theatre
01.2015 - 09.2025

Director of Individual Giving

The Public Theater
04.2013 - 03.2014

Director, Major Gifts

Cambridge in America
09.2007 - 01.2013

Master of Arts - Costume And Textile Studies

New York University