Elizabeth Bugbee Fingar
Communications and Professional Development Manager @Smithsonian Magazine
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WORK HISTORY
Communications and Professional Development Manager @Smithsonian Magazine
Washington, DC, US
Fifteen years of experience managing long-term, strategic relationships with educational and cultural organizations in the U.S, Puerto Rico, and Panama through the Smithsonian Affiliate network. Ability to deliver educational programming based on Smithsonian national initiatives and priorities and make connections to the needs of mission-aligned organizations and stakeholders in communities outside of Washington, D.C. Proven organizational, budgeting, and supervisory skills overseeing the program design and coordination of a pan-institutional internship program that began fully virtually and currently is both hybrid and in-person.
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia
Bachelor's, Art History
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Master of Arts - MA, Art Business
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Master of Arts - MA, Art Business
Sotheby's Institute of Art
Master's Degree, Art Business
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Art History
SKILLS
ABOUT ELIZABETH BUGBEE FINGAR
Strategic communications and professional development leader with over 16 years of experience driving impactful messaging, stakeholder engagement, and organizational growth across cultural and nonprofit sectors. As Communications and Professional Development Manager at Smithsonian Affiliations, I collaborate with senior leadership and 200+ Affiliate organizations to craft compelling narratives, elevate institutional priorities, and foster meaningful connections.I specialize in aligning communications with strategic goals, leveraging data-driven insights, and producing accessible, inclusive content across digital platforms. My work spans internal and external communications, executive messaging, event planning, and professional development programming—always with a focus on amplifying mission-driven impact.With a foundation in art history and art business, I bring a creative lens to storytelling and a thoughtful approach to stakeholder engagement. I’m passionate about building bridges between institutions and communities, and helping teams thrive through clear communication and shared purpose.Communication Specialties:• Website, blog, newsletter, social media production management and development• Targeted communications strategies for print, website, and new media• Mission-enhancing marketing strategies for print and digital channels• Building strategic partnerships• Managing diverse teamsProgram Design Specialties:• Program development, event management, budgeting• Student recruitment and onboarding• Relationship building with external and internal stakeholders for wider program outreach• Project managementEvent Management Specialties:• Developing and executing events (virtual and in person) for small groups to more than guests. • Managing event budgets• Developing and overseeing event management platforms • Evaluating and analyzing qualitative and quantitative event data• Ability to negotiate contracts with hotels, caterers, A/V companies and other event vendors• Manage communications and marketing plan for all events• Confident public speaker, leading sessions and workshops of various sizes • Draft executive communications for executive leadership• Fast thinker and able to pivot in high stress, high stakes environments
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