Loren Sass, MPA

Experience

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  American Dance Festival

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Development and Special Events Intern
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  American Dance Festival

  May 2016 - Aug 2017

  Development Assistant

  Season Position for Summer 2016 and 2017. • Managed donor relations by enhancing and organizing donor benefits and various special events throughout the season• Researched and wrote multiple grant reports and applications• Organized and facilitated tours of the ADF School • Worked with the Director of Grants and Development Operations to maintain database

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  Gibney

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2022

  • Develop and implement an annual development plan and strategy surrounding the Board-approved Contributed Revenue budget of $2.9M+, and work collaboratively with the Development Team to implement the plan and strategy.• Lead and manage the organization’s overall development efforts to raise $2.9 million annually from a range of sources: 69% institutions, 17% individuals, and 14% events.• Plan, direct, and coordinate all development activities and special projects.• In collaboration with the CEO, manage the $6.25M Next Phase Space Campaign Show less • Managed all application processes for Foundation, Corporate, and Government supporters.• Drafted proposals and LOIs and prepared all required supplementary materials for new institutional funding opportunities.• Managed all interim and final reports.• Coordinated grant and project budgets with the Artistic Director & CEO and Gibney Program Directors.• Assisted with the management, record-keeping, and reporting of Gibney's capital funding grants.• Cultivate relationships with current and potential institutional funders through email correspondence, phone conversations, and in-person meetings.• Developed an understanding of Gibney Dance programs and activities to create accurate and compelling proposal language.• Conducted prospect research as necessary. Show less

  • Deputy Director Of Development

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Manager of Institutional Giving

    Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Institutional Giving Manager

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Itrek

  Jun 2022 - now

  Director of Development & Institutional Giving