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TOM SULLIVAN

Madison

Summary

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
TOM SULLIVAN