TROYE SKIPWORTH
The Woodlands,Texas
Summary
A perceptive administrator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing goals and objectives during 20-year career. Trendsetter in the Advancement community that is instrumental in maintaining modern, efficient programs that assist in meeting the needs of a diverse group of students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens, leaders and lifetime learnters. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Advancement Officer
The John Cooper School
The Woodlands , Texas
2000.09 - 2023.06
- Responsible for planning and execution of all stewardship, donor relations, fundraising, and alumni programs, which include, but are not limited to, Annual Fund Campaign, Capital Campaigns which include cultivation and stewardship events, Community and Special Events which include Annual Golf Tournament, Gala, Alumni Board events and Reunion and Signatures Author Series events
- Serves as active member on Major Gifts and Advancement Committee of Board of Trustees along with Committee on Trustees meetings as needed
- In conjunction with Board and Head of School establishes yearly and long-range funding goals, objectives, and priorities.
- Director of Advancement is ultimately responsible for devising and managing programs designed to attract maximum gift support possible to institution.
- Fundraising responsibilities include annual fund solicitation; corporate and foundation proposals; and planning for major gift and capital campaign cultivation.
- Continuously achieved event and campaign goals including funds raised through Annual Fund, Special Events, and Capital initiatives.
- Managed philanthropic cultivation, stewardship, and recognition including completion and collections for all campaign donations.
- Managed sincere and important focus on building relationships with all constituents including alumni, current families/students, and donors.
- Managed and implemented stewardship activities for donor recognition including yearly Report of Appreciation along with donor events.
- Oversaw maintenance of donor records in School's Raisers' Edge database including processing of all gift income for purpose of providing receipts and stewardship responsibilities.
- Contracted with prospect research companies to assist with designating lead donors to upcoming campaigns for solicitation purposes
- Conferred with Board members, administration and volunteers when appropriate on implementation of upcoming campaigns, prospect cultivation, volunteer needs, special events, and alumni relations activities. Also initiated Board, volunteer, and faculty/staff education related to fundraising and alumni activities.
- Continuously developed plans to increase constituent support of, and involvement in, the institution by creating a coordinated publications and printing program which effectively communicated with the various audiences(including the Alumni magazine).
- Managed and established written Advancement policies and guidelines including Gift Acceptance Policies and staff job descriptions, responsibilities, and evaluations.
- Oversaw the operational aspects of the Advancement Office by managing the Advancement staff to achieve yearly and long-range goals while encouraging individual growth
- Effectively managed corps of volunteers who consistently assisted and provided peer-to-peer leadership duties with various projects, special events, and campaigns
- Coordinated with other administrative, faculty, and staff members as needed to ensure the success of events and campaigns all the while assisting the Head of School and Board in presenting the vision and the goals of the school to foundations, corporations, and individual prospects.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
Executive Director
THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER
Conroe , Texas
1997.06 - 2000.09
- Implemented and served as administrator over policies of 21-member Board of Directors to ensure competent and cost-efficient management of all programs enabling senior adults throughout target area of Montgomery County, Texas to maintain their quality of life.
- Supervised, coordinated, and reviewed 6 community centers, transportation services, and vast Meals on Wheels program to help achieve goals and objectives of organization.
- Facilitated various committees in order to plan for growth projections.
- Maintained strong and proactive relationships with many governmental agencies, local government leaders as well as social service groups for purpose of funding and program development initiatives.
Executive Director
WOMAN'S FOUNDATION, INC
Lafayette , Louisiana
1995.06 - 1997.06
- Formulated policies, programs, procedures, and educational concepts to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being of women and their families.
- Presented ideas, processes, and plans to 41-member Board of Directors.
- Directed day-to-day activities to advance mission and goals of Woman's Foundation.
- Worked with appropriate Foundation committees and outside agencies in planning, developing, and implementing professional development education and other programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, educators, and general public to maintain awareness of health education needs in state of Louisiana.
Education
B.B.A. Degree - International Marketing
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented decision maker and problem solver
- Relationship Building
- Negotiating, Budgeting, and Expenditures
- Brand and Marketing Strategy Development
Accomplishments
- Member, Former Students Association, Texas A & M University
- Leadership Montgomery County Organization - Class of 2000
- Executive Board Member, Louisiana Initiative for Teen Pregnancy Prevention - State of Louisiana
- President, Board of Directors American Heart Association - Montgomery County, Texas
- Communications Chairperson, American Heart Association - Texas Affiliate Council V
- Member, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Alumni Association
Affiliations
Member, Former Students Association, Texas A & M University
Leadership Montgomery County Organization - Class of 2000
Appointed Member, Aging Programs Advocacy Council, Houston Galveston Area Agency on Aging, Texas Department on Aging
Executive Board Member, Louisiana Initiative for Teen Pregnancy Prevention, State of Louisiana
Former President, Board of Directors, American Heart Association, Montgomery County, Texas Division
Former Communications Chairperson, American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate Council V
Member, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Alumni Association
Timeline
Chief Advancement Officer
The John Cooper School
2000.09 - 2023.06
Executive Director
THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER
1997.06 - 2000.09
Executive Director
WOMAN'S FOUNDATION, INC
1995.06 - 1997.06
B.B.A. Degree - International Marketing
Texas A&M University
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