Victoria Hostin

• Manage professional and personal commitments for Frank Luntz including speaking engagements, contracts, media appearances, global travel, seminars, focus groups and client projects. Maintain calendar with a focus on priorities and a schedule that reflects the principal's strategic initiatives.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key partners and stakeholders to ensure cohesive execution of programs and projects.
• Serve as Executive Director of Dr. Luntz's private foundation, The Path to Prosperity Foundation, and implemented innovative programming to fund projects.
• Coordinate staff at four residences and developed a contracting process for individuals and corporations hosting events in Dr. Luntz's private homes.

Consulting and writing services tailored to companies and non-profits requiring support with grant writing, government applications, responses to RFP’s, fundraising plans, and general communications. Past clients include:

• The Farley Group - A Washington, DC-based lobbying firm. Collaborate with the company founder on day-to-day operations, scheduling, communications and client development.
• Leman Academy of Excellence Charter School. Collaborated with the Management company to develop, write, and submit the Leman Academy of Excellence charter school application to the Arizona State Board of Charter Schools. Provided support in replicating the school model in other states. Serve as founding board member.
• Aim Therapeutic Services, LLC - Wilmington, Delaware-based company providing group and individual therapy. In collaboration with the company founder, helped structure and write the proposal to a State of Delaware RFP; provided support on drafting the company’s operating budget, pricing structure, policies, and processes.
• Forward Steps, a non-profit organization that supports emancipated foster youth transition from care to independence. Served as the interim Director of Development to conduct a donor audit, research CRM products, and develop a fundraising plan.

• Together with Montessori teachers and administrators, community members, and parents of Montessori students, founded the First State Montessori Academy, a non-profit entity with the mission of making Montessori education accessible through a charter school option to families in the greater Wilmington, DE area.
• Played a lead role in developing strategy, writing the charter application, developing a rapport with key members of the Delaware DOE Charter School Accountability Committee, forging collaborative partnerships within the broader Montessori community, and approaching funders.

• Initiated and stewarded conversations with the Christina School District (CSD) Board of Education and Superintendent, resulting in a public-private partnership between EWMS and CSD to create the first Montessori public programs in Delaware.
• Managed the organizations’ strategy and positioning to the CSD board and fostered relationships at multiple levels of CSD administration.
• Secured $282,000 in competitive grant funding (operating budget was < $500,000) between 2007 and 2010 for various capital and enrichment projects.
• Managed the EWMS annual fund, fundraising events, and parent volunteers.
• Marketing activities included coordinating print and online media, collateral generation, managing advertising contracts, and promoting community relations.

• Launched and operated an event planning company.
• Created marketing materials, a company web site, and advertising strategy.
• Attained profitability in operating year prior to Hurricane Katrina.

• As a core member of the development team, managed multiple projects in an $8.5 million annual fundraising program.
• Duties included identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects; writing proposals; and coordinating donor stewardship.
• Corporations cultivated included Orkin, The Orient Express, ClearChannel, Freeport McMoran, and Steinmetz.
• Consulted with Museum leadership regarding fundraising strategies, exhibition publicity, special events, and board stewardship.

• Coordinated marketing and business development efforts of a 500-person law firm.
• Managed the production, editing, and distribution of newsletters.
• Created marketing materials including brochures, advertisements, Web site updates, and press releases.

• Publicized and promoted Dumbarton House and its educational programs to the public.
• Marketing activities included direct mail and creating print/electronic media for a variety of publications.
• Coordinated private and corporate use of the facilities: handled contracts, payments, insurance policies, and personnel management of event staff.
• Attended tourism, museum, and special events trade association meetings.
• Served as staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Museum’s Board.