Kate Rufener

President Board of Trustees, Campaign Director @West Valley Arts Foundation

West Valley City, UT, US

Provide board leadership for performing arts non-profit organization, directing strategic planning and policy development while overseeing governance and staff-> Built consensus among diverse board members to establish an aligned vision, community participation, and actionable strategic initiatives-> Established a governance framework that clearly delineates board and operational responsibilities-> Oversee financial stewardship activities, including fundraising strategy, budgetary considerations, and legislative/civic involvement-> Coordinate succession planning frameworks and risk management protocols that protect the organization\'s long-term sustainability-> Leverage existing volunteer base to ensure ongoing community partnershipsCampaign DirectorConceived and executed a successful community campaign to transform a closed performing arts center into a sold-out non-profit organization in just 90 days, preserving hundreds of jobs for staff & artists-> Built and directed strategy team of 75+ volunteers by creating unified structures, accountability systems, and communication channels-> Mobilized community coalition of 3,500+ supporters through compelling vision-setting and strategic community outreach -> Orchestrated a comprehensive lobbying campaign that persuaded city decision-makers to reverse the closure decision and not only keep the building itself open but transfer ownership of the building to a newly formed non-profit organization-> Spearheaded fundraising initiatives and community events that funded attracting 2,500+ new patrons through engaging programming and marketing strategy-> Implemented strategic community engagement initiatives, including door-to-door canvassing, calling & emailing drives, and social media management-> Secured media coverage from 40+ outlets through strategic PR communication campaigns

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)