Melody Torno
Development Director | Event Management, Communications, Promotions, & Marketing
- Role
- Director of Development Houston Social Campaigns & Giving Societies at American Heart Association
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melody Torno
As the American Heart Association Development Director of Socials, my fundraising and…
Experience
Director of Development Houston Social Campaigns & Giving Societies
Jun 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US
The Director of Development plays a strategic leadership role within the Houston market, advancing the mission of the American Heart Association through high-impact campaigns including Go Red for Women and the Houston Heart Ball. This position is also responsible for serving as a Giving Societies Champion, stewarding high-level individual donors contributing or more annually through year-round engagement and cultivation.Key Responsibilities include: Lead and execute revenue-generating strategies for the Go Red for Women and Heart Ball campaigns, working collaboratively with internal teams and volunteer leadership. Recruit, cultivate, and manage high-level corporate volunteers, philanthropists, and community influencers to drive campaign success. Secure corporate sponsorships and individual gifts through proactive outreach, strategic sales calls, and relationship building. Manage a portfolio of donors and sponsors, fostering long-term engagement through personalized stewardship and recognition efforts. Serve as a champion for the AHA’s Giving Societies, providing year-round stewardship for high-level donors, including personalized touchpoints, engagement opportunities, and recognition aligned with their giving levels.Oversee event planning and execution, including logistics, volunteer coordination, implementation, and post-event evaluation to ensure continuous improvement. Utilize AHA tools and databases to track progress, report results, and inform data-driven strategies.
Education
Texas Education Agency
Texas Educator Certificate
2004 — 2023
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
1998 — 2002
The Edge Studio
Voice Over
2015
TTAO-Texas Theatre Adjudicators & Officials
Theatre Adjudication
2015 — 2018
Theatre Under The Stars
Advanced Acting Study/Advanced Vocal Study
2008 — 2009
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art- London, England
Theatre Movement
2010
Lincoln Center- NY, New York
Puppetry & Movement
2011
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Master's Degree
2014 — 2016
University of Houston
Master of Arts (MA)
2008 — 2011
Acting Studio Chicago, IL
Theatre
2009
Alley Theatre
Theatre Movement Study
2010
Lamar University
Master of Education in Administration - MEd
2020 — 2022
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