Colleen Messick
Versatile Self-Starter | Drive Impact and Performance | Consensus Builder | Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Role
- Executive Director at Virginia Commission For The Arts
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Colleen Messick
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Experience
Executive Director
Virginia Commission For The Arts
Nov 2024 — Present · Richmond, VA, US
I serve as the chief administrative officer for a statewide agency distributing $7M+ in annual funding to ensure every Virginian has access to the transformative power of the arts.* Developed 20••••28 Strategic Plan and aligned internal operations with long-term objectives and measurable outcomes.* Secured historic $2M additional appropriation by stewarding bipartisan support in the General Assembly and Governor’s Cabinet.* Cultivated a culture of care and support to create a high-performing staff team and board.* Oversee state and federal compliance, risk mitigation, and financial stewardship in alignment with state administrative and procurement policies.
Education
William & Mary
B.A.
Columbia University in the City of New York
M.A.
Skills
- Management
- Board Development
- Annual Giving
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Event Planning
- Philanthropy
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Capital Campaign Management
- Volunteer Management
- Event Management
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Public Speaking
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