Rob J. Beasley
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Innovative Fundraiser organizer, sales, marketing and development professional with outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ambitious Expertise in fundraising, building relationships with vendors, clients and community members. Strong prioritization abilities with success in managing conflicting event and accomplished at reaching revenue targets and increasing sponsorships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Hartford, CT
07.2023 - Current
- Attend and work HSO performances ranging from Masterworks, POPS, Musical Dialogues, Sunday Serenades and community events.
- Proactively sets direction, prepares, and implements a plan for expanding foundation, government, and corporate fundraising.
- Aggressively fundraises to attain annual review goals for operating, project, and campaign programs.
- Prepares initial applications, letters of inquiry regarding grants and all final report for all funders that require
- reporting, including but not limited to foundation, corporate, and government funders.
- Maintains calendar of grant deadlines for all proposals, letters of intent and final reports.
- Maintains schedule to ensure continuing ongoing contact and relationships with all funders.
- Organizes relevant text from Orchestra departments to keep proposals and other development communications updated and applicable to donor interests
- Gathers and analyzes relevant internal data to support proposals and reports
- Prepares acknowledgement letters to institutional donors
- Maintains and updates database, electronic files, and paper files for institutional donors.
- Develops meaningful and ongoing relationships with current and prospective funders.
- Communicates with funders during the granting process to provide requested information and schedule site visits.
- Schedules opportunities for key staff members to meet with potential funders.
- Conducts prospect research as needed for potential foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
- Works with the Director of Development to identify and secure corporate sponsorships.
- Under the direction of the Director of Development, crafts sponsorships that creatively and distinctly communicate unique opportunities to targeted prospects Structures, prices, successfully negotiates and closes sponsorships.
- Works with the Assistant Manager of Development Operations on fulfillment obligations.
- In coordination with the Marketing Team, reviews, and updates institutional donor list in bi-monthly concert program and on the website.
- Acts as liaison to our Forte! Young Professionals Group
- Book Corporate &, Foundation pledges and payments in Raiser’s Edge.
- Create acknowledgement letters and invoices for Corporate & amp, Foundation pledges and payments.
Community Relations & Special Events
The Salvation Army of Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Plans, develops, implements, administers, evaluates, and monitors an aggressive Direct Fund Raising Program targeting an assigned geographical area under the direction of Director of Development.
- Develops and secures funds to reach/surpass fund-raising goals through a variety of financial development vehicles including: 1) individual gifts and individual donor upgrading, 2) corporate gifts and sponsorships, 3) foundation support for specific programs and projects, and 4) special campaigns, and special events
- Works directly and independently with local officers, their boards and committees to develop local promotional plans; plans and coordinates all public relations activities and ensures compliance with the designated budget; confers directly with Divisional Headquarters administration and boards as well as with Territorial Headquarters.
- Identify individuals and corporate donors for Major Gift opportunities and cultivated relationships.
- Ability to lead, motivate, encourage, and inspire volunteers working on financial development activities
- Oversaw work of up to 60 staff seamlessly executing professional events.
- Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
- Drove growth in event management business by continuously researching and implementing improved strategies to exceed client expectations.
- Followed local regulations for events and obtained necessary permits.
- Tracked payments, balances and registrations for various events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
- Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Obtained permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
Corporate & Community Development Officer
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked collaboratively with the VP of Development and event staff partners
- Provided guidance and oversight to team captains/leads in the planning of third-party events. Develop new and creative approaches to enhance, improve and grow the Walks and other events.
- Managed Walk to end MS and raise level of excite and event participation, communications and enhance fundraising.
- Collaborated with the VP s of Development to promote events in assigned areas.
- In collaboration with the marketing and communications staff, assist with social media, develop ads, signage, flyers and coordinate the printing and dissemination of promotional materials for all events.
- Provided support to constituents on their fundraising needs, website help, calls and emails.
- Worked closely with event staff on logistics for each assigned event, including venue requirements, equipment rental, entertainment, speakers, signage, and media.
- Provided volunteer oversight on the day of events.
- Monitored, capture and report all incoming sponsor, team, and individual fundraising efforts.
- Produced and disseminate various weekly reports.
- Managed the ordering and logistics of all promotional items.
- Maintained accurate records of event income, expenses, and participation.
- Mailed/Donation processing for regional “hub” and other in-office duties
- Provided guidance and support for office interns.
- Produced weekly event reports.
- Developed and produce event reports to support challenge events as needed.
Officer Manager
H&R Block
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with other departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Planned and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
- Represented work unit at meetings or conferences to serve as liaison for requests or complaints.
- Streamlined office processes and procedures to boost profits and productivity and facilitate continuous improvements.
- Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
- Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
- Established work procedures or schedules to organize daily work of administrative staff.
- Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Managed busy calendar for executive team, planning and preparing meetings and communications.
- Monitored office supplies to replenish needed inventory before depletion.
- Pitched in to help with office tasks during busy periods and staff absences.
Guest Service Supervisor
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa Resort
Fort Lauderdale, FL
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Gave clear directions to local museums, restaurants and places of interest to patrons.
- Delivered exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Managed individual and group booking and reservation functions to gain maximum occupancy figures, improving revenue growth and increasing market share.
- Planned and coordinated weekly staff schedule to accommodate ongoing and seasonal needs of property.
- Issued room keys and escort instructions to bellhops.
- Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
- Managed team of front desk agents, supervising personnel in issue resolution.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Input and confirmed reservations for guests.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Responded to and resolved guest issues or complaints.
- Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Oversaw recruiting, interviews and new employee hiring.
- Assisted customers by providing hotel information and resolving common complaints.
Facilities Rental Program Coordinator
Delaware Technical and Community College
Dover, DE
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
- Applied industry knowledge and personal expertise to customize meetings, conferences and conventions to specific standards.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
- Organized guest support services for guests to meet accommodation, transportation and service needs.
- Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
- Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
- Attended and participated in industry events.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Performed comparative research on potential vendors and event locations to develop cost-effective budgets.
- Selected catering services for different types of events, balancing cost, menu and term options against client demands.
- Followed local regulations for events and obtained necessary permits.
- Promoted events and sponsors by creating and implementing advertising campaigns across multiple platforms.
- Sourced speakers and special guests for wide range of corporate, industry and charitable events.
- Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
- Designed contracts, collected fees and scheduled meeting rooms for events.
Events Planner
DuPont Company - Hospitality Division
Wilmington, DE
03.2003 - 11.2012
- Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events.
- Selected catering services for different types of events, balancing cost, menu and term options against client demands.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Attended and participated in industry events.
- Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
- Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
- Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Documented events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Leadership
Neumann University
Aston Mills, PA09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2010
Skills
- Donor Relations
- Event Calendar Management
- Special Events Planning
- Contract Negotiations and Administration
- Accommodation Organization
- Staff Training
- Signage and Display Preparation
- Program Planning and Development
- Client Relations
- Committee Organization
- Facilities Management and Maintenance
- Event Billing
- Staff Leadership
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Major gifts
- Grant Writing
- Agenda Setting
- Meeting Support
- Contract Negotiation
- Complaint Resolution
- Staff Presentations
- Team Development Strategies
- Customer Service
- Detail-Oriented
- Management Staff Collaboration
Timeline
Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra
07.2023 - Current
Community Relations & Special Events
The Salvation Army of Broward County
03.2020 - 06.2023
Corporate & Community Development Officer
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
01.2018 - 03.2020
Officer Manager
H&R Block
11.2016 - 12.2018
Guest Service Supervisor
The Atlantic Hotel & Spa Resort
11.2013 - 04.2016
Facilities Rental Program Coordinator
Delaware Technical and Community College
12.2011 - 11.2012
Events Planner
DuPont Company - Hospitality Division
03.2003 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Strategic Leadership
Neumann University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Wilmington University
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