Shivkumar Desai
Columbia,SC
Summary
Emerging to mid-level fundraising professional, dedicated team player, and bridge builder inspired to help museums meet their missions and achieve long-term financial sustainability
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Officer
Columbia Museum Of Art
10.2022 - Current
- To date, solicited and raised $1,740,000 from government entities at the state, county, and city level and $350,000 from various foundations and external funding sources
- Supports ongoing government relations efforts at the city, county, and state level and attends legislative meetings and briefings as needed
- Manages grant calendar and tracking tool to meet all deadlines, while successfully partnering with internal departments to ensure grant proposals meet program criteria
- Served as liaison to the museum's young professional group and supported them through their annual fundraiser, which raised $40,000 for their art acquisition fund
Membership and Grants Coordinator
The Columbus Museum
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed museum membership program, planned membership events, and provided support for development receptions and fundraisers
- Played a critical role in raising $6+ million for a capital campaign and $130,000 for exhibitions, education programs, and general operating support through various foundations, corporations, and government entities
- Worked with other Development staff to reach department annual goal of $500,000
Development Intern
The National Baseball Hall of Fame, Museum
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Worked alongside the Director of Development to create the communication and implementation plan for the Museum’s Giving Tuesday campaign
- Communicated with members to create public donor profiles
- Gained proficiency in Altru by updating donor profiles, logging gift receipts, and participating in training webinars
Institutional Advancement Intern
The Strong National Museum, of Play
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted benchmarks on product launch events hosted within museum facilities and shared researchand recommendations with the Museum’s Senior Leadership Team
- Conducted prospect donor and foundation research
- Supported grant application review, proofing, and managing grant reports
- Explored opportunities and program to boost the Museum’s corporate partnership model
Graduate Assistant
Cooperstown Graduate Program
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Created an economic impact report for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums
- Drafted marketing pieces to increase prospective student interest
- Co-planned a fundraiser dedicated for student summer internship scholarships
Education
M.A - Museum Studies, History Track
SUNY Oneonta, Cooperstown Graduate Program
Cooperstown, NYB.A. - History
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Proposal Writing
- Grants Management
- Museum Fundraising
- Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- CRM (Altru, Raiser's Edge NXT)
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Social Media Marketing
- Interpersonal Skills/Harmony
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
Timeline
Grants Officer
Columbia Museum Of Art
10.2022 - Current
Membership and Grants Coordinator
The Columbus Museum
01.2021 - 09.2022
Development Intern
The National Baseball Hall of Fame, Museum
08.2019 - 12.2021
Graduate Assistant
Cooperstown Graduate Program
08.2019 - 05.2020
Institutional Advancement Intern
The Strong National Museum, of Play
06.2019 - 08.2021
M.A - Museum Studies, History Track
SUNY Oneonta, Cooperstown Graduate Program
B.A. - History
Birmingham-Southern College
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