Claudia Zompa

Experience

1. Director of Development

   The Providence Performing Arts Center

   Jan 2014 — Present · Providence, RI, US

   Professional experience at PPAC includes- Develop and supervise all fundraising efforts including annual appeal, major gift solicitation, monthly donor program,#GivingTuesday, Annual Gala and grants for capital projects- Oversee donor research and prospect list compilation, determine solicitation strategies, ascertain appropriate donor recognition, ensure accurate and timely record keeping- Research potential funding sources, coordinate potential funders and appropriate program staff, prepare funding proposals, manage grants and file all necessary reporting- Coordinate with all departments – Box Office, Education, Finance, Marketing and Programming – to effectively develop and execute PPAC’s Community Outreach and Engagement programs- Successfully host major celebrities for PPAC’s Annual Gala including Jay Leno, Billy Crystal, Kristin Chenoweth, Steve Martin & Martin Short, Hamilton, Josh Groban and SIX – The Musical- Manage the President’s Club, PPAC’s VIP lounge, supervise the President’s Club Liaison and oversee a complete renovation of the Club in 2019- Participate in Board meetings, report Development activities and communicate future goals- Assist the President with cultivation events to acquire new supporters, reward existing subscribers and develop relationships with community leaders and corporations- Represent the Theatre at appropriate non-PPAC events as needed- In-person and webinar training/education on development issues and industry best practices- Active member of the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Rhode Island and Association of Fundraising Professionals including attendance at the AFP International Annual Conference.

Skills

• Hospitality
• Project Planning
• Budgets
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Parties
• Copywriting
• Social Networking
• Team Building
• Management
• Public Speaking
• Event Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• Galas
• Budgeting
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Customer Service
• Fundraisers
• Marketing
• Weddings
• Small Business
• Not for Profit
• Corporate Events
• Corporate Law
• Entertainment
• Catering
• Public Relations