Temple Lentz

About Temple Lentz

Strategic nonprofit executive and philanthropy leader with deep experience in historic preservation, major gifts fundraising, and organizational leadership. Proven record of advancing mission-centered preservation initiatives. Adept at integrating development strategy with programming, advocacy, and community engagement.I am also a local elected official and a recently published debut novelist. If you are a reader, please check out

Experience

1. President CEO

   The Historic Trust

   May 2022 — Present · Vancouver, WA, US

   Chief Executive of historic preservation and property management nonprofit that owns and operates a historic property with 80+ commercial and retail spaces and two event spaces, and manages the primary lease for a historic site with 40+ commercial and residential buildings serving 120+ tenants and operating four distinct event facilities in addition to expansive landscaped grounds.Work in partnership with dedicated volunteer board of directors to provide thoughtful, visionary leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering, supporting and guiding the organization into and through its next stage of development- Led longstanding, well-regarded community leadership organization through recovery from extended period of executive leadership instability- Direct and lead participation in major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship- Brought organization out of long-term structural deficit into stability, poised for growth- Guide development strategy across annual giving, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and planned and capital giving- Made key hires to re-invigorate organization\'s event, marketing, and fund development operations, re-introducing it to the community after many inconsistent years- Completed key capital projects and launched new initiatives to continue developing sites and facilities- Launched new community programs to activate historic site, bringing new visitors to central gem to enjoy, explore, celebrate, and learn- Fostering a culture that encourages collaboration between departments and recognizes positive contributions- Leading strategic reuse plan for historic site, to refresh and re-evaluate markets and uses- Inspire professional, results-driven environment across the organization- Represent organization and serve as chief spokesperson- Maintain regular and ongoing communication with board of directors, fostering strong relationships, providing leadership and support.

Education

• University of Oregon

  Certificate, Meeting & Event Management

  2006 — 2009

• University of Chicago

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

  1993 — 1997

• UC San Diego

  Graduate Study, Theater

  1999 — 2000

• Claremont Lincoln University

  Master's degree, Organizational Leadership

  2019 — 2020

• Portland State University

  Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Community Relations
• Editing
• Fundraising
• Community Engagement
• Research
• Marketing Strategy
• Graphic Design
• Customer Relations
• Corporate Communications
• Web Content
• Public Speaking
• Newsletters
• Word
• Program Management
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Problem Solving
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Team Building
• Management
• Advertising
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Photoshop
• Social Networking
• Strategic Planning
• Proposal Writing
• Nonprofits
• Customer Service
• Writing
• Event Management
• Policy
• Non-Profits
• Copywriting