Lilly McGurk
Huntington,NY
Summary
A passionate advocate for museums and public spaces with a proven track record of effectively communicating organizations' mission and values. Skilled in managing donor relations and fostering successful partnerships and collaborations within the community. Committed to delivering exceptional visitor experiences by meticulously organizing and executing programs and events meeting organizational revenue goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Stewardship & Experience
Planting Fields Foundation
04.2011 - Current
- Working with the President and CEO, Board of Trustees, key stakeholders, and community partners to create and execute strategic plans for philanthropic giving programs, public programs, and signature fundraising events focused on increasing revenue while facilitating a transformational and seamless visitor experience for all patrons
- Responsible for researching funding opportunities, developing grant proposals, coordinating grant submissions, maintaining relationships with funding agencies, and engaging in government relations activities that identify and steward critical relationships with community officials advocating for funding needs
- Oversee all public programs, fundraising events and liaise between subcommittees, co-chairs, and honorees
- Leading the program and events team, coordinating logistics, reports, and budgets, collaborating with the marketing team to promote events, and producing essential communications and promotional materials to ensure meeting revenue goals
- Manage facility rental program, including private events, workshops, retreats, commercial film, and photo shoots, coordinating with clients and vendors, managing permits and insurance, and overseeing all event logistics.
Development Associate
Northwell Health, Hospice Care Network
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Consulted and collaborated with trustees, volunteers, administrators, and key staff to identify major gift prospects, planned special events, scheduled promotional activities, and developed marketing and advertising strategies which aligned and supported the organizational annual revenue goals
- Managed Raiser's Edge Blackbaud software implementing protocols, best practices, security procedures and employee training
- Produced marketing materials in support of fundraising initiatives and donor cultivation, including annual reports, donor recognition plaques, event invitations, direct mail solicitations, and planned giving initiatives.
Administrative Assistant
Stony Brook University
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Provided administrative support to the Annual Fund Office, Advancement, Stewardship, and Donor Relations Departments
- Assisted with events, meetings, teleconferences, data entry, direct mail solicitations, general correspondence, and special projects.
Education
Bachelor in Business, Management and Economics -
SUNY Empire State College
Skills
- Employee Training
- Partnership Development
- Efficiency Improvement
- Operational Excellence
- Proposal Writing
- Fundraising expertise
- Nonprofit experience
- Customer Relationship Management
- Problem-Solving
- Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Grant Writing
Timeline
Director of Stewardship & Experience
Planting Fields Foundation
04.2011 - Current
Development Associate
Northwell Health, Hospice Care Network
01.2005 - 01.2009
Administrative Assistant
Stony Brook University
01.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor in Business, Management and Economics -
SUNY Empire State College
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