Erin Wolfe Bell

Experience

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  The History of Diving Museum

  Oct 2009 - Mar 2012

  Manager of Collections and Administration

  • Managed all aspects of museum’s collection; managed physical and intellectual control of museum’s permanent and loan collections; tracked and managed all incoming and outgoing loans• Developed and maintained collections policies and procedures• Assisted with museum interpretation and curatorial projects, including label writing, guided tours, and interpretive planning• Led museum through two AAM assessment evaluations (Institutional & Collections Management)• Successfully solicited and processed individual gifts, corporate sponsorships, and memberships • Provided support in all areas of marketing, public relations, and administration, including creation of press releases, electronic communication, grant management, and management of social media• Planned and executed public and private museum events Show less

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  The Wolfsonian–FIU

  Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

  Development Associate

  • Responsible for all Advisory Board and Board committee activities, including meetings, minutes, scheduling, and regular communication• Planned, executed, and managed donor stewardship events, member events, and cultivation events • Coordinated all aspects museum’s annual fund appeal and membership renewal program• Accurately tracked and acknowledged all institutional gifts from individual and corporate donors• Worked with Museum Director to cultivate board members, members, donor prospects, and constituents• Utilized Raiser’s Edge to maintain donor database; conducted research on prospective donors• Worked with University to create and manage proposals, gift agreements, and planned giving documents• Actively managed multiple social media channels; served as museum’s social media manager• Managed a full-time Development Associate Show less

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  Naples Botanical Garden

  Mar 2014 - Feb 2024

  • Oversee planning, design, and execution of 36-month schedule of exhibitions, festivals, and public events• Create and manage calendar of exhibitions and public events, including timelines for production• Supervise installation, execution, and de-installation of exhibits ensuring all necessary staff and materials are prepared in advance• Oversee the Garden’s collection of art and archival materials; ensure the preservation, documentation, safe storage, and appropriateness of items; evaluate items for accession and de-accession• Develop and manage exhibition, festival, and public event budgets• Prepare artist and vendor contracts, timelines, and calendar items; manage artist and vendor relationships• Collaborate on the design, content, and production of materials, including interpretive signage, brochure content, exhibition maps, and materials for staff and volunteers • Establish and strengthen visibility and partnerships in the arts and culture community locally, statewide, and nationally Show less • Provide oversight for individual membership program at a current level of 12,000 households, developing cohesive strategies to accomplish targets for the membership program and annual fund, including acquisition, retention, and upgrades• Oversee and supervise all member and donor activities and fulfillment of member and donor benefits• Oversee development of materials and other promotional efforts focused on securing and recognizing contributions to the Garden, including all membership program materials, annual statements, the Annual Report, and other items.• Coordinate internal and external resources to implement the Garden’s direct mail, electronic initiatives, and other communications programs in coordination with the Communications team• Provide leadership, strategic direction and oversight on gift processing, database administration, system enhancements, and compliance • Oversee, evaluate, implement, and manage all pledge and acknowledgement processing activities, including receipting and records management• Participate in the development of annual operating revenue and expense budgets for the Advancement Department; accountable for the achievement of revenue objectives and management of project expenses within budget• Manage front line response to donors to assist and ensure donor requests and concerns are handled in an appropriate and timely manner.• Manage a department of five Show less • Manage all aspects the membership program and implement strategies for maximizing member retention, recapturing lapsed members, new member acquisition, and effective stewardship/gift processing/donor relations to meet goals.• Develop and execute the strategic communications plan for the annual fund and coordinate direct mail and online campaign efforts.• Partner with Visitor Services staff to ensure a strong front-line membership sales effort.• Provide exceptional customer service to members and annual donors through phone, email, written, and face-to-face communication, and effectively resolve any member-related issues.• Plan and execute member activities, events, and promotions, working effectively with other departments as needed. Show less

  • Director of Exhibitions and Special Programs

    Jul 2020 - Feb 2024

  • Director of Exhibitions

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Director of Development Operations

    Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Membership and Annual Fund Manager

    Mar 2014 - Feb 2018
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  Thomasville Center for the Arts

  Feb 2024 - now

  Executive Director