Paul Beczkiewicz, CFRE

Experience

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  Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

  Sept 1996 - May 1998

  Managed the educational and outreach programs, including the Chamber Music Series, Open rehearsals, and Student Press Conferences; Developed long-range public relations plan; Wrote press releases and grant applications. Created itineraries and provided transportation for all guest artists; Supervised backstage activities.

  • Public Relations Assistant (Internship)

    Sept 1997 - May 1998

  • Production Assistant (Internship)

    Sept 1996 - Sept 1997
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  Cincinnati Opera

  May 1998 - Sept 1998

  Marketing and Public Relations Assistant (Internship)

  Developed long-range marketing and public relations plans; Wrote press releases and grant applications; Served as liaison to news media and the board of directors.

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  Alexander Zemlinsky Prize for Composition

  Sept 1998 - Sept 1999

  General Manager

  Helped in the creation and management of international musical composition competition.Supervised all fundraising activities and special projects; Served as liaison to international jury members; Designed and distributed all print material, including competition brochure, application, and press material.

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  The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

  Dec 1999 - Sept 2002

  Assistant Manager for Major Gifts, Endowment & Planned Giving

  Managed the Board of Trustees annual fund campaign, the major gifts annual fund campaign, and the planned giving program.Raised $1 million annually for the Board of Trustees annual fund campaign and $500,000 for the Major Gifts annual campaign; Developed and managed all activities related to the planned giving program - estimated at $65 million in known commitments; Managed and supervised special events; Supervised volunteer and intern staff.

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  The Nature Conservancy, Worldwide Office

  Sept 2002 - Jan 2006

  Gift Planning Officer

  Raised funds for worldwide conservation projects through life income gifts, bequests, and other estate planning tools.Raised $2 to $4 million in life income gifts and over 100 bequest commitments annually;Managed prospect portfolio of 150 to 200 prospects;Developed long term stewardship relationships with key donors, helped develop long term strategies for generating new leads and cultivating existing donors;Served as Marketing Team liaison;Supervised support staff.

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  The Cleveland Orchestra

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2007

  Director of Endowment and Planned Giving

  Directed all activities related to the endowment, including cultivating, soliciting and closing gifts from donors in the form of outright gifts to the endowment or deferred estate commitments.Raised over $1 million in outright gifts to the endowment and over $5 million in deferred commitments;Helped launch $150 million fundraising campaign to increase the overall size of the endowment and for specific operating projects;Worked closely with the Board of Trustees and committee members to achieve institutional goals;Supervised staff and volunteers. Show less

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  Franklin College

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2010

  Director of Advancement and Planned Giving

  Directed activities of the annual campaign and all activities related to the planned giving program, including cultivating, soliciting and closing gifts from donors in the form of outright gifts to the annual fund and endowment or from deferred estate commitments.Worked closely with the President, Vice President of Advancement, and Board of Trustees to achieve institutional goals;Managed prospect portfolio of 140 to 180 donors and prospects;Worked with Alumni Relations office to encourage participation and fundraising efforts for reunion classes; Served as liaison to the Fine Arts department and served on task force and faculty search committees to build music program;Provided information, support and stewardship to donors, professional advisors, trustees and development staff in the areas of annual fundraising, planned giving and estate administration. Show less

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  PB Consulting

  Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  Fundraising and Marketing Consultant

  Developed, organized and implemented fundraising campaigns, assessed and strategized for major fundraising campaigns, developed integrated strategic plans, and designed and produced marketing materials.Areas of experience/expertiseMajor gifts and planned givingAnnual fund campaignsEvent planningMarketingCapital and endowment campaign development

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  The Nature Conservancy

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2024

  Associate Director of Development

  1) Major gift fundraiser responsible for securing significant commitments from top philanthropists, foundations and corporations in Michigan.2) Statewide gift planning liaison responsible for organizing and implementing Michigan's gift planning program.

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  American Red Cross

  Aug 2024 - now

  Gift Planning Officer