Beth Proven

Experience

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  Wanuskewin Heritage Park

  Mar 1995 - May 1995

  Arts Administration Intern
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  Saskatoon International Fringe Festival

  May 1995 - Aug 1995

  Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator
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  Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

  Sept 1995 - Feb 1996

  Marketing and Communications Intern
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  Atlantic Theatre Festival

  Mar 1996 - Aug 1996

  Fundraising Intern
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  Shakespeare By The Sea Festival

  Oct 1996 - Apr 1997

  Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator
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  Dalhousie University

  Apr 1997 - Aug 1998

  Development Officer

  Performed as a major gift officer as part of the Capital Ideas Campaign working closely with the Campaign Director on corporate major gifts.Accomplishments-Became the resident expert on the petroleum and gas industries.-Managed five faculties including engineering, architecture, computer science, science and arts.-During the merger between Dalhousie and TUNS, facilitated the merge of donors files.

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  Brandon University

  Aug 1998 - Mar 2003

  Director of Development and Alumni Relations

  Lead a staff of seven people including the University Communications Officer, managed the board of the Brandon University Foundation along with its various committees, as well as the board of the Brandon University Alumni Association. Select Accomplishments:-Raised $5.4M for a capital campaign and an average of $1.2M annually.-Increased the funds under management from $30M to $35M and participated in the ongoing management of these funds.-Worked with consultant, Penelope Burk, on a $25M capital campaign feasibility study and a multi-year strategic operational plan.-Provided guidance on communications during a faculty strike.-Participated on the President’s Advisory Committee with Deans and Senior University Administrators. Show less

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  St. Paul's College Foundation

  Apr 2003 - Sept 2004

  Director of Development

  Held responsibility to fundraise for the Arthur Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice.Select Accomplishments:-Assisted in the coordination of a gala dinner that raised $136K.-Responsible for administration of donations totaling $934K.

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  University of Manitoba

  Sept 2004 - May 2014

  Manager, Planned Giving

  Team leader for the planned giving portfolio for the university’s 22 faculties.Select Accomplishments:-Increased program revenues from approximately $1M a year in realized gifts to over $4M a year, representing between 17 – 20-% of the total cash gifts received annually by the university and raised another $4.5M a year in future gift commitments. -Grew the program from one staff and one assistant to include two additional planned giving officers. Lead team to raise gifts and pledges totaling $77.5M in 9.5 years.-Took an inclusive team approach to the multi-year planning process. Strategically began the process by bringing in Frank Minton to audit work and advise on future directions.-Created a strong sense of community and engagement with over 450 donors, many of which were meaningful and deeply genuine connections with people who were otherwise alone.-Raised the three largest gifts of career – one over $7M, one $3M and one $2.5M. Show less

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  Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Lead the Development and Communications teams, responsible for approximately $7M in annual revenues. Held direct responsibility for creating and executing new fundraising programs in major and planned giving.Select Accomplishments:-Raised 41 new planned gift expectancies totaling $2.4M.-Raised $490K in major gifts and made an additional $1.8M in asks to donors.-Added six new team members to the staff including training and mentoring.-Created the Annie A. Bond Legacy Circle including a very successful luncheon, three newsletters, a sophisticated lead generating e-survey and a comprehensive planned giving website.-Oversaw moves management and enhanced stewardship activities to greatly increase relationship building and donor engagement with the Foundation.-Facilitated a much smoother annual budgeting process, bringing in the development budget in an organized and on time manner.-Facilitated a multi-year strategic and operational planning process, most of which had been accomplished by the end of year one of the plan.-Facilitated an audit of the Foundation’s communications, leading to a more donor-centered approach. Show less

  • Vice President Development

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving

    Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2022

  VP Development

  Lead the Development Team responsible for individual giving, including annual, major and planned giving, as well as raffles, events and sponsorship.Accomplishments:-In year one, exceeded previous year's results by 83%. In year two, exceeded established goals by 27%.-Raised an extra $250,000 in emergency funds through major gifts to pay for live orchestra music at Royal Winnipeg Ballet performances and an additional $350,000 for the Netherlands Tour.-Increased major gifts significantly by facilitating the creation of a $25,000 gift club.-Increased planned giving expectancies by 44%.-Held exclusive fundraising events in high end homes, at the Forks and facilitated events at the concert hall.-Helped increased WSO's endowment fund by 26%. Show less

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  CAGP Foundation

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  Past Chair

  Volunteer Chair of CAGP’s philanthropic organization.

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  Assiniboine College

  Aug 2022 - now

  Advancement Officer, Major Gifts

  -Raised over $2 million in the first year and ten months.-Created a sophisticated new planned giving website and ran a multi-channel planned giving campaign-Performed as a major gift officer on a $23 million capital campaign to restore a historic building to house our School of Agriculture and Environment-Facilitated the College’s first known planned gift-created the Rural Manitoba Philanthropy Network, a community of practise offering networking and professional development.