William "Le" Templar
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic fundraising leader with 15 years of experience and a proven track record at the Goldwater Institute, raising $2.8 million annually. Expert in proposal writing and donor relations, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and impact reporting, driving successful initiatives that enhance organizational growth and community engagement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Foundation Relations Manager
Goldwater Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2011 - Current
- Generated $2.8 million annually in foundation revenues through strategic initiatives.
- Authored funding proposals and impact reports for grants totaling up to $1 million.
- Served as interim head of fundraising department for months at a time, managing $6.5 million in annual revenue.
- Oversaw direct mail campaigns and donor events to enhance engagement.
- Developed a diverse portfolio of major gifts from individual and corporate donors.
Adjunct journalism instructor
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2008 - 05.2020
- Developed course outlines and curricula for journalism classes.
- Mentored students in writing, reporting, and multimedia storytelling techniques.
- Received continuous high scoring reviews from students.
- Monitored industry trends that could impact the future of journalism education.
Communications Director
Goldwater Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2010 - 07.2011
- Oversaw outreach to national and Arizona media outlets with 1,000-plus media mentions
- Drafted news releases
- Edited daily policy message sent by email to more than 2,500 readers
Opinion page editor/Opinion Writer
East Valley Tribune
Mesa, Arizona
12.2005 - 01.2010
- Oversaw opinion print pages and online opinion content for newspaper with more than 100,000 readers
- Wrote award-winning editorials and columns
Politics & Government Reporter
East Valley Tribune
Mesa, Arizona
07.1999 - 01.2006
- Reported on every level of government from city councils to presidential elections.
- Wrote compelling articles for print and digital publication deadlines.
- Developed relationships with community leaders for exclusive insights.
Staff writer
Times Record News
Wichita Falls, Texas
03.1996 - 07.1999
Copy editor, region editor, staff reporter
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
09.1992 - 03.1996
Education
Bachelor of Arts with honors - journalism
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY07-1992
Bachelor of Science with honors - political science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-1990
Poynter Institute National Writers Workshop -
Poynter Institute
Colorado Springs, ColoradoSkills
- Fundraising strategy
- Proposal writing
- Donor relations and research
- Impact reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Salesforce and CRM management
- Foundation Directory expertise
Phone - Cell Home
(602) 448-5198
Professional Associations
- Society of Professional Journalists, Valley of the Sun Pro chapter, past president
- Arizona Press Club, past contest vice president, past president, past secretary
- First Amendment Coalition of Arizona, board member; past treasurer
Accomplishments
Phi Beta Kappa since 1992
Multiple writing awards from Arizona Press Club, Associated Press Managing Editors, and state chapters of the Society of Professional Journalism
Multiple writing awards from Arizona Press Club, Associated Press Managing Editors, and state chapters of the Society of Professional Journalism
Timeline
Senior Foundation Relations Manager
Goldwater Institute
07.2011 - Current
Communications Director
Goldwater Institute
01.2010 - 07.2011
Adjunct journalism instructor
Paradise Valley Community College
01.2008 - 05.2020
Opinion page editor/Opinion Writer
East Valley Tribune
12.2005 - 01.2010
Politics & Government Reporter
East Valley Tribune
07.1999 - 01.2006
Staff writer
Times Record News
03.1996 - 07.1999
Copy editor, region editor, staff reporter
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
09.1992 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Arts with honors - journalism
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science with honors - political science
University of Wyoming
Poynter Institute National Writers Workshop -
Poynter Institute