Michaela Peters
Director of Development
Ojai,California
Summary
- Donor Cultivation & Stewardship Event Planning Database Management & Data Analysis Alumni Relations & Engagement Collaboration & Partnership Developments Fundraising Campaigns & Initiatives
- 20+ years of experience in the non-profit sector, focusing on fundraising, donor relations, and strategic development
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Senior advisor to Executive Administrators and School Board Members.
- Operational expertise, strategic planning abilities, and team building skills
- Member of the senior administrative team who help to define strategic goals and planning for the school
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders including school's founder, CA Governor Jerry Brown
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
2022.01 - Current
- Design annual Fund Development Plan and Calendar
- Oversee annual fund solicitation, planned giving programs, corporate and foundation proposals, and planning for major capital gifts
- Plan, organize, and implement receptions, reunions, and other special events, both at the school and throughout the country
- Develop persuasive grant proposals by crafting compelling narratives, articulating project objectives, and incorporating accurate budget information
- Maintain alumni social media, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
- Research and identify prospective donors through network building and community engagement, expanding the school's donor base and potential funding sources
Director of Admission and Alumni Relations
Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) Charter School
2006.01 - 2022.01
- Managed, planned and conducted small and large events
- Additional responsibilities include management of application process and coordination of 800 auditions per year
- Member of the senior administrative team who help to define strategic goals and planning for the school
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders including school's founder, CA Governor Jerry Brown
- Developed and executed a comprehensive strategy to engage more alumni at Oakland School for the Arts on issues such as funding for community outreach and college scholarships
- Responsible for creating specific admission marketing/communications materials and publications such as general brochures, case statements, event invitations and sponsorship brochures
- Have participated in website and logo redesigns
- Oversaw a complex database containing alumni and student information, managing the import of data into and export of data from Raiser's Edge and PowerSchool, while facilitating data exchange with other educational institutions
- Outreach Coordinator
- Co-founded and lead OSA's outreach program Step it Up
- Spearheaded diversity initiatives designed to connect with & prepare BIPOC students from Oakland and surrounding areas for successful entrance into OSA
- Established partnerships with organization that foster high level arts creation in an effort to promote cultural awareness and positive social change (The People Conservatory, Mulatto Meadows, Oakland Leaf)
- Liaison to the Advancement Committee
- Met regularly and collaborated with Finance Committee in order to achieve fundraising goals for OSA's outreach efforts.
Executive Assistant
California College of the Arts
2001.01 - 2006.01
- Maintained detailed and accurate records for the office budget, the President's expenses and all financial transactions in the office
- Responsible for summarizing the annual budget and making projections for each fiscal year
- Managed the college president's calendar, scheduling meetings and events efficiently, while preparing comprehensive donor profiles.
Administrative Assistant
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
1998.01 - 2001.01
- Assisted in the smooth running of the Member Services department by providing administrative support and assisting with event planning and logistics.
Education
Master of Fine Arts -
California School of the Arts
Oakland, CaliforniaMaster of Textile Design and Weaving -
Webschule Sindelfingen
Skills
- Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
- Grant Writing and Research
- Event Management
- Database Management (e.g., donor information, pledges, gifts)
- Donor Communications (e.g., reports, newsletters)
- Data Management
- Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
- Alumni Engagement and Development
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- MS Office & Google Suite
- PowerSchool SIS & Naviance
- Raiser's Edge
- Adobe Photoshop
Career Achievements
- Developed well-researched and professionally written grant proposals, demonstrating a keen understanding of funding requirements and the ability to effectively communicate organizational needs and goals.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with alumni through effective networking and communication, ensuring updated records and directories for continuous engagement.
- Consistently demonstrated the ability to resolve complex challenges promptly by leveraging relationship-building skills, strategic planning, and cross-departmental collaboration, resulting in optimal organizational performance and goal attainment.
- Applied exceptional leadership and operations management expertise to successfully coordinate events, including fundraising initiatives, educational programs, open houses, and alumni reunions, fostering community engagement and growth.
Awards and Scholarships
- Murphy/Cadogan Fine Arts Fellowship
- Toni A. Loewenthal Scholarship
- Danner Preis- Award for outstanding design of a traditional Folk textile (Munich-Germany)
References
- Kathryn L. Keslosky, Director of Development, San Francisco Friends School, 510.325.3490
- Mike Oz, Executive Director, Oakland School of the Arts, 510.873.8800
- Lori Cheatham, Director of HR, Oakland School for the Arts, 510.599.8955
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
2022.01 - Current
Director of Admission and Alumni Relations
Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) Charter School
2006.01 - 2022.01
Executive Assistant
California College of the Arts
2001.01 - 2006.01
Administrative Assistant
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
1998.01 - 2001.01
Master of Fine Arts -
California School of the Arts
Master of Textile Design and Weaving -
Webschule Sindelfingen
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