Cassandra Rucker
20-year proven track record in fundraising development.
- Role
- Associate Director of Development at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
- Location
- Syracuse, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cassandra Rucker
Detail-oriented, donor centric, creative thinker with 20-year proven track record in fundraising development, project management, and donor/community relations; possessing the drive, determination and experience to achieve goals and produce results. Specialties & Expertise • Moves Management • Corporate & Foundation Development • Major Gifts • Annual Giving • Strategic Planning • Event Management • Media Relations • Marketing & Communications • Public Speaking • Committee & Volunteer Management • Team Management & Mentoring • Making a difference in the world
Experience
Associate Director of Development
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Aug 2021 — Present · Santa Rosa, CA, US
Supported assembly of and helped lead a development team of 5 to exceed the $3 million annual funds goal to support arts education and enrichment programs benefiting students and adults annually, plus campus visitors through memberships, individual donors, institutional funders, and events • Secured new beverage partnership valued at annual revenue from gift-in-kind product sales and facilitated marketing plan and product rollout • Managed business partnerships, including proposals and reports, digital and print recognition, hospitality benefit fulfillment, and exclusive stewardship opportunities and behind-the-scenes tours • Led and supported research, writing, submission, and reporting for over 70 institutional funders representing over $1.7 million annually, including local and government grants • Planned and executed the annual Art of Dessert Auction & Gala, raising in 2023 and increasing revenue by over 60% in 2-years • Experienced liaison with executives, including the current Board of Directors • Coordinated annual Chair Dinner stewardship event for major donors • Served on the LBC Latino Advisory Council, overseeing cultural initiatives, including Fiesta de Independencia and Mariachi Cantares de me Tierra de LBC
Education
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Marketing and Communications
1991 — 1993
SUNY Empire State College
Marketing and Communications
2009 — 2011
Boston College
Marketing and Communications
1990 — 1991
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