Deirdre Shipstead

Experience

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  Santa Clara University School of Law

  Aug 1993 - Aug 1998

  Director, Alumni and Development

  Managed all fundraising, major gift, PR, Reunion, and Communications for the law school and its 9,000 (at the time) alumni.

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  Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

  Feb 2006 - Oct 2007

  IP Marketing Manager

  Managed all PR, communications and new business activity for IP group of large, international law firm. Drafted RFP responses, crafted new business pitches, created and managed networking events and targeted sponsorships.

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  Morrison & Foerster

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2008

  IP Marketing Manager

  Marketing manager for 300+ IP group of large international law firm.

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  The Nueva School

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Advancement

  Annual Fund Director; Advancement Program Manager; Continuing Education Conference Manager; Copywriter, Editor, Board liaison

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  Pepperdine University

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2014

  Senior Advancement Officer

  Responsible for major gift fund raising ($25K and up) for graduate school of Public Policy at Pepperdine. Achieved 50% over yearly goal. Work closely with our dean on strategic initiatives and donor cultivation. Also directly involved with annual fund, grant writing, and alumni initiatives. My job is awesome!!

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  Bridges Academy

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Director of Development

  An independent school for grades 5-12, specializing in education for 2e kids. 2e means twice exceptional - kids who are highly creative and gifted and who also have a learning difference. At Bridges Academy, it is commonly said that “If students don’t learn the way you teach, teach the way they learn.” Teaching 2e students the way they learn is an exciting, challenging, and incredibly rewarding imperative, one that involves differentiating material, keeping class sizes at a ratio of 1:8, and focusing on each student’s individual talent development. Show less

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  Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  Director of Development

  HOBY is a nonprofit whose mission is to inspire young people to become change agents in their home, school, workplace and community. In existence for over 50 years, we have nearly half a million alumni with 12,000 students attending our programs annually. 70% of our students are referred by and paid for by their schools.

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  Self Employed

  Dec 2016 - Jul 2021

  Consultant, Non-Profit Development and Market Research Project Management

  Freelance consultant offering non profit management roadmaps, grant writing, and strategic plans for revenue diversification and growing a network of interested prospects and supporters. Clients include Rogue Machine Theatre, The Aurelia Foundation, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation, East West Players, Arts for L.A., Cure by Benya, and Mending Matters (San Diego). Advisor to the Agoura Aquatic Foundation and Wiser Girls.

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  Cliffside Malibu

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

  Lead Behavioral Technician

  Responsible for care and safety of adults in residential alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation center. Duties include medication maintenance, extensive record-keeping in compliance with state laws and regulations, client care and advocacy, employee training and supervision. Interact daily with clients, their families, physicians, therapists and management.

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  Peace Over Violence

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  Director, Grants & Compliance

  Wrote, secured and shepherded $6M yearly in foundation grant funding and government contracts.

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  BroadStage

  Feb 2023 - now

  Director of Development

  Have doubled dollar yield in annual giving; secured organization's first, new six figure individual donor; secured project specific board funding, written and secured major grant awards within a single fiscal year; helped build effective fundraising strategies that align with current market conditions and trends. Have implemented trade deals and business partnerships across industries to elevate value propositions. And, as a proud native Californian, offer a unique perspective on the growth opportunities within Southern California. Show less