Thomas Duke

About Thomas Duke

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.\"- Robin Williams\"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.\"- George Washington Carver

Experience

1. Director of Alumni Relations and Programs

   Bellevue College Foundation

   Dec 2024 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   The Director of Alumni Relations and Programs is an essential member of the Foundation/Institutional Advancement team who is responsible for creating and executing the Bellevue College Alumni Foundation’s mission. This position is a highly visible role with the primary responsibility for creating, establishing and directing all of Bellevue College\'s alumni engagement including, updating and revising by-laws, creating and managing an advisory board, building a branding and marketing strategy, creating engagement opportunities and establishing a long-term plan for growth and alumni involvement with BC. The Director works closely with the Executive Director,(Senior) Development Director and the Board of Directors in all alumni endeavors. The Director of Alumni Relations and Programs has a personal portfolio for engagement and fundraising and supports strategic sponsorships and engagements for the Executive Director and the VP of Institutional Advancement. In order to strengthen the College\'s presence in the community through our alumni, the Director of Alumni Relations and Programs is active in community relations activities by engaging with alumni in business, organizations, community stakeholders, and civic leaders. This position will represent the College and the BC Foundation in the community as requested.

Education

• Tacoma Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Art History, Criticism and Conservation

  2000 — 2002

• University of Washington Tacoma

  Bachelors, Art, Art History, Non-Profit Management, Public History, Museum Studies

  2001 — 2004

Skills

• Brand Awareness
• Strategic Partnerships
• Outlook
• Creative Problem Solving
• Grants
• Fundraisers
• Art Exhibitions
• Museums
• Advisory Boards
• Volunteer Management
• Raiser's Edge
• Higher Education
• Fundraising
• Team Building
• Program Management
• Fine Art
• Sales Management
• Curating
• Project Management
• Volunteering
• Alumni Relations
• Positive Team Player
• Art
• Public Relations
• Stewardship
• Corporate Communications
• Client Development
• Prospect Research
• Membership Development
• Non-Profits
• Event Planning
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Awesomeness
• Arts Administration
• Volunteer Training
• Annual Giving
• Customer Service
• Positivity
• Non-Profit Boards