Development professional with a proven track record in major gift fundraising and experience managing events
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Huntsville, AL
WayFM/Hope Media Group
07.2023 - Current
Execute Business Development (July 2024 - present), including managing a portfolio of over 30 Business Impact Partners.
Manage Station Finances, including annual budget preparation.
Lead Team of 4 Employees for Huntsville market and supervised 3 employees in different locations.
Oversee and Lead Promotional Activities, including hosting WayFM booths at concerts and events.
Key Achievements
After working several years in donor development while in Florida with WayFM, I was re-tasked to lead business development at my new WayFM post in Huntsville. After finishing the first quarter at 52% of business revenue goal, I improved to a second quarter finish at 79% and a third quarter finish at 89%.
I added 3 new business impact partners at $1,000 per month each for various sponsorship packages.
General Manager - Fort Myers, FL
WayFM/Way Media Group
12.2013 - 06.2023
Executed Donor Development for Fort Myers market (8 years) and Tallahassee/Panama City markets (3 years), including managing a portfolio of over 150 major donors and prospects.
Managed & Promoted Concerts, including negotiating deal terms for concerts with promoter and venue.
Managed Station Finances, including annual budget preparation and implementing corrective strategies.
Supervised Team of 5 Employees for Fort Myers market (9 ½ years) and Team of 1 for Tallahassee/Panama City markets (3 years).
Key Achievements
Routinely exceeded on-air support campaign goals for Inspiration Funds (match money), including exceeding Dec 2022 goal by over $36,000 to finish at $66,000 and exceeding Feb 2023 goal by over $40,000 to finish at $73,693.
Exceeded FY 21-22 Goal of $310,000 by 151% to finish at $468,437 raised.
Exceeded FY 20-21 Goal of $225,500 by 178% to finish at $403,476 raised.
Exceeded FY 19-20 Goal of $196,300 by 196% to finish at $387,470 raised.
General Manager - Colorado Springs, CO
KTLF Light Praise Radio
01.2012 - 11.2013
Managed 38-signal KTLF Network and 4 Signals for KTPL Moody Radio Affiliate, including overseeing staff of 12 employees.
Planned & Executed Donor Development, including major gift fundraising, as well as on-air fundraising.
Monitored Budget & Finances, including implementing corrective strategies.
Cultivated Key Relationships with Ministry Colleagues and Community Partners, including representing ministry at concerts and business events.
General Manager - Wichita, KS
KCFN American Family Radio
09.2007 - 11.2010
Broadcasted live afternoon drive airshift
Managed production & traffic
Developed giveaway & promotional campaigns
Planned, coordinated and represented ministry at events
Wrote & recorded promos
Secured business underwriting support
Maintained local website
Developed new on-air features like “Church of the Week & “Journey to Health”
General Manager - Paducah, KY
WGCF Positive Hit Radio
01.2002 - 01.2003
Promoted to General Manager after 3 Months as Music & Program Director
Managed staff of 14 employees
Reviewed & oversaw budget
Conducted fundraising activities
Broadcasted live 3-hour afternoon drive airshift & interviewed artists
Wrote & recorded underwriting spots and station promos
Program & Music Director - Paducah, KY
WGCF Positive Hit Radio
01.2002 - 04.2002
Oversaw music playlist, including additions, changes and rotations
Broadcasted live 3-hour afternoon drive airshift & interviewed artists
Hosted praise & worship program
Wrote & recorded underwriting spots and station promos
Announcer, Part-time - Paducah, KY
WGCF Positive Hit Radio
01.2000 - 01.2002
Co-hosted morning show and later became live afternoon drive announcer
Voicetracked airshifts & hosted praise & worship program
Agent - Mayfield, KY
Shelter Insurance Companies
05.1992 - 02.1998
Sold auto, home, life and commercial insurance policies, while cultivating and stewarding key client relationships.
Managed 500K insurance agency, maintaining accurate records of client communications, transactions, policies, and other relevant documentation
Functioned as liaison with community business colleagues, cultivating key business relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Marketing
Murray State University
Murray, KY
12-1990
Skills
Major Gift Fundraising
Business to Business Sales (Non-Profit)
Relationship Building
Team Leadership
Event Planning
Concert Promotion
Public Speaking
Fundraising Appeal Writing
Timeline
General Manager - Huntsville, AL
WayFM/Hope Media Group
07.2023 - Current
General Manager - Fort Myers, FL
WayFM/Way Media Group
12.2013 - 06.2023
General Manager - Colorado Springs, CO
KTLF Light Praise Radio
01.2012 - 11.2013
General Manager - Wichita, KS
KCFN American Family Radio
09.2007 - 11.2010
General Manager - Paducah, KY
WGCF Positive Hit Radio
01.2002 - 01.2003
Program & Music Director - Paducah, KY
WGCF Positive Hit Radio
01.2002 - 04.2002
Announcer, Part-time - Paducah, KY
WGCF Positive Hit Radio
01.2000 - 01.2002
Agent - Mayfield, KY
Shelter Insurance Companies
05.1992 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science - Advertising, Marketing
Murray State University
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