Chuck B.

Experience

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  The King Arts Complex

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Director of Marketing & Programming

  Integrated and managed marketing, membership, and programming operations, as well as developed audience participation programs.

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  Illinois Alliance for Arts Education

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Managing Director

  Coordinated and implemented the organization’s first statewide arts education conference funded entirely through private sponsorships, donations and attendee fees

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  Heartland Alliance

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2016

  Director of Donor Development, Chief Development Officer, Director of Development

  HHA/HHO acquired Vital Bridges in 2011. Since 2001, I’ve served in various senior level development roles (at various times) to expand mission awareness through fundraising, marketing/PR and outreach. I was fortunate to have a long tenure as a staff member and a volunteer throughout which I successfully managed staff, volunteers and interns; drafted and monitored budgets; oversaw daily fundraising operations; aggressively increased marketing/social media footprint; and, staffed board, events and ad hoc committees. ➢ Wrote and implemented extensive donor survey to gauge giving behavior. Redesigned major gifts and individual giving program based on donor trends, increasing net gift, and decreasing overall production costs➢ Increased the organization’s brand identity: managed digital and print material redesign, resulting in increased media hits and coverage, event attendance, and website activity. Initiated organization’s social media presence ➢ Doubled the attendance of Chefs and the City, a signature event, to nearly 550, while increasing its net revenue 100 percent➢ Worked across departments and coordinated the transition of signature and community events into the central organization➢ Liaison position between HA and HHO linking fundraising activities, increasing collaboration and minimizing duplication, as well as special project team manager on initiatives to increase HHO’s capacityHeartland Health Outreach (HHO) & Heartland Alliance (HA), Chicago: 2015 – 2016Vital Bridges, Chicago: 2006 – 2010 & 2001 – 2002Volunteer Consultant: 2002 – 2006 & 2010 – 2015 Show less

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  CARE USA

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Director for Development; Director of Special Projects

  Strengthened and institutionalized relationships with major donors ($5K+) by connecting them to CARE’s rich history. Researched and cultivated new individuals, organizations and foundations to long-term support, while opening new marketing and co-branding relationships with corporations to exceed fundraising goals. ➢ Successful track record of soliciting five-plus figure major gifts leading to a 20 percent increase in the portfolio’s revenue from major donors who resided throughout the United States, primarily in the Central Region➢ Member of team that doubled its revenue goal to $4.5 million over the course of 18-months Show less

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  Middle Coast LLC; Independent Consultant

  Jan 2004 - now

  Principal Consultant

  Consulting services include mission branding; strategic, fundraising and business planning; major gifts; annual appeals/direct mail; grant prospecting/writing; special event planning/implementation; feasibility studies; capital/emergency campaigns; marketing/PR/social media; and multi-channel campaigns. Clients included: University of Michigan, Ross School of Business; Military Religious Freedom Foundation; SOLV Oregon; Michigan Community Service Commission; Healthcare Alternative Systems; and Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers, among others.➢ Redesigned and implemented the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space fundraising program; consulted and transitioned the organization to a new customer relationship management (CRM) data system to better meet development needs➢ Led Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregivers, Angaza Foundation for Africa Reporting and the United States Healthful Foods Council through the strategic and fundraising planning➢ Opened eight additional retail doors for Claudio Riaz Inc, securing the three largest opening orders through cold calls Show less

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  Howard Brown Health Center

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  VP, Community Affairs and Chief Development Officer

  Hired to address the starkest crisis the organization faced in its 37-year history, I was the chief architect and manager of The Lifeline Appeal – a multichannel fundraising/PR/marketing campaign. The 50 day campaign was a success on all fronts and closed at $750,000+ – 50 percent over goal. I led the organization’s fund development and earned income programs and managed and mentored a department of four staff, interns and volunteers to meet the needs of a $18 million dollar healthcare organization.➢ Designed and implemented The Power of 25, Howard Brown’s first social media campaign, increasing the organization’s Facebook Friends by 900 percent (10,800+). This mini-campaign raised over $29,000 in social media donations➢ Secured 11 five – six figure special gifts for emergency fundraising campaign within five weeks➢ Recipient of The Golden Trumpet Platinum Award for The Lifeline Appeal in 2011 for best overall public relations program Show less

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  Thrive Counseling Center

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Director of Development

  Brought on by President/CEO to build a comprehensive resource development and communications department. Lead organization to success through new fundraising and strategic planning initiatives. Staffed resource development and event committees and managed several consultants to achieve fundraising goals.➢ Raised over $160,000 net, exceeding the 2015 Spring Benefit goal by +30 percent. The highest net at that time➢ Exceeded 2014 annual appeal goal by 130 percent – engaging the board to help secure new donors Show less

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  Tree House Humane Society

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Special Projects and Events Manager

  Managed annual fundraisers and ancillary events; solicited sponsorships, live and silent auctions and in-kind food and spirit donations; skillfully negotiated contracts with vendors; and, coordinated volunteer management to provide donors and event attendees with the finest customer service. Staffed two ad hoc board event committees. Put in place Cat Catfe planning and launch materials.➢ Orchestrated events with budgets up to $150,000 and over 250 attendees. Planned and implemented the first on-site fundraiser hosting over 200 attendees – many visiting the new site for the first time➢ Developed personnel manual, business plan and financial analysis for on-site cafe Show less

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  Literature for All of Us

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Director of Development

  Revamped fundraising department and established the #StillWrite Fund in response to the Covid-19 pandemic to raise over $150,000 (over 70 percent of it in 21 days) from a wide variety of stakeholders. Wrote fundraising policy manual. Staffed development and Spring Brunch committees.➢ Closed #GivingTuesdayNow $1,500 over goal, raising over $9,000. Largest Giving Tuesday in organization's history➢ Raised over $5,000 net for the Writer’s Series, the highest to date

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  Artspace 304

  Jul 2020 - now

  CEO & Executive Director

  Appointed to lead the organization through the pandemic, ensure its financial integrity, and expand the mission to represent the 25 counties of Southern Illinois. Serve as the chief executive officer, working closely with and reporting to the president and the board of directors. Steer and administer programs, advancement, finances, operations, and policy formation. Manage a growing professional staff of six and 20+ volunteers. ➢ Increased revenue from <$100k to +$600k through private and public fundraising in less than four years, hired five staff from one staff within three years, and led the board through three strategic plans with vibrant new brand, mission, vision, and values➢ Quadrupled grants to artists and organizations throughout the region, with +50 percent to BIPOC recipients; conceptualized and implemented the Southern Illinois Mural Project with the commission of five murals in year one and over 20 in year four➢ Managed acquisition of a centrally located site in the downtown arts and entertainment district of Carbondale for retail and maker space; five of the agency's most significant private grants to date; and hired staff to oversee comprehensive services➢ Refocused programs on the cultural arts and the intersection with the humanities, providing outreach to underserved communities Show less