Ben Derby
Director of Major Gifts at Cascade PBS
- Role
- Director of Major Gifts at Cascade PBS
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ben Derby
I’ve been helping people maximize the impact on their communities and make the world a better place through the power of philanthropy for over 15 years. I’m currently working with Cascade PBS – using the PBS programming to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.
Experience
Director of Major Gifts
Aug 2018 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
I plan, execute, and oversee the major giving program which supports the general operating costs of Cascade PBS as well as special initiatives and a capital campaign. To date, my tenure as director has seen the following accomplishments:• 100% growth in leadership-level giving• 7-figure endowment and capital campaign gifts• Stronger donor connections through the implementation of more personalized communication and engagement• Creation of new Donor Stewardship Officer role which has increased retention and guided donors through the leadership-level pipeline• A high-performing major giving team through a management style of mentorship, empowerment, respect, and accountability
Education
State University of New York at Oswego
B.A.
Texas Woman's University
M.A.
Skills
- Performing Arts
- Corporate Events
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Negotiation
- Board Development
- Public Relations
- Entertainment
- Event Management
- Customer Service
- Non-Profit Administration
- Sales
- Fundraising
- Entrepreneurship
- Philanthropy
- Business Development
- Acting
- Crm Databases
- Theatre
- Music
- Tessitura
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofits
- Stage Management
- Drama
- Lead Generation
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Arts Administration
- Musical Theatre
- Management
- Program Development
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Marketing
- Event Planning
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