Nonprofit Fundraising Counselor
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Fundraising Counselor at Fundraising for Nonprofits
- Board President at Development Executives Roundtable
- Past
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- Development Manager at Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC)
- Board Secretary at New Leaf: Services for our Community
- Communications Director at The Management Center
- President at London Productions
- Education
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- Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
- University of California, San Francisco
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Gayle Roberts’s Summary
At the age of six, I had my first taste of fundraising — hosting a Muscular Dystrophy Association Carnival, complete with pin the tail on the donkey and water balloon toss. Years later, I continue to help agencies and their good causes by inspiring the joy of giving as a professional Fundraising Counselor.
Fundraising is one of the most effective tools we have for fostering social change. It provides opportunities for individuals to put their values into action. Because of this, I am blessed to be able to say "I love my job."
I draw on twenty-years of nonprofit management experience and for-profit business ownership. I have worked for agencies with budgets from $250,000 to $8,500,000, in staff positions ranging from Development Manager to Communications Director. As a volunteer Board member, I have helped lead 5 nonprofit agencies, including a multi-million dollar arts funder and a nationally recognized mental health counseling center.
I have started several for-profit businesses, including a national trade association for film and video distributors, community newspaper, events production company and successful restaurant. As a result of my background, I bring strong skills in collaborative management, strategic planning, marketing communications and community relations to my work.
The common thread throughout my career has been a desire to bring people together. Working across race, class, age, gender, sexuality and ability, I work to foster a world that that embraces people for who they are and encourage them to live their dreams. Today I do the work I do, because at its core, fundraising is about building transformative relationships between people, institutions and communities.
Born and raised in Minnesota, I moved to San Francisco a decade ago, looking for a community that reflected these values. Today I assist nonprofits with their fundraising needs to insure that the dream that brought so many of us to the Bay Area is kept alive.
Gayle Roberts’s Specialties:
• Major Donor Initiatives
• Annual Fund Support
• Grant Writing Assistance
• Corporate Solicitations
• Event Management
• Board Development
When you and your good cause can use an outside perspective, short-term campaign or staff support, or the training to build and expand your development efforts, give me a call first (415)-826-0760.
Gayle Roberts’s Experience
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Fundraising Counselor
Fundraising for Nonprofits
(Privately Held; Myself Only; Fund-Raising industry)
January 2006 — Present (2 years 5 months)
Helping people connect their values to the causes that matter to them is a privilege for me. As a professional Fundraising Counselor, I work primarily with small to mid-size social change nonprofits, I provide support around all major aspects of fundraising.
Clients include Brava! for Women in the Arts; Compton's Cafeteria Riot 40th Anniversary Commemoration; Last Dance: The Event That Changed Gay History; New Leaf Services for our Community; openhouse; Pacific Graduate School of Psychology; Rebuilding Together San Francisco; Rockwood Leadership Program; San Francisco LGBT Community Center; Sojourn Chaplaincy, Transgender Law Center and others. -
Board President
Development Executives Roundtable
(Non-Profit; Myself Only; Fund-Raising industry)
June 2004 — Present (4 years)
Development Executives Roundtable is an all volunteer-run agency was founded in the 1960’s by Henry A. “Hank” Rosso, one of the early leaders in the fundraising field. It is dedicated to growing and enhancing the community of development professionals by providing low cost, accessible learning and networking opportunities directed towards fundraisers at every stage of their careers.
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Development Manager
Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC)
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Fund-Raising industry)
June 2003 — October 2005 (2 years 5 months)
• Increased foundation support 245% in one year, including $80,000 from Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund and $50,000 from The California Endowment.
• Trained Board of Directors in various fundraising theories and techniques.
• Supported annual fund, major donor and annual gala goals through participation in Board and Staff Development Committee.
• Expanded public relations. Securing 3 feature articles in the San Francisco Chronicle and producing a series of radio PSAs featuring the voice of Armistead Maupin.
• Improved government relations, including organizing site visits from Mayor Newsom, Assemblyman Leno, Supervisor Dufty and other key figures. -
Board Secretary
New Leaf: Services for our Community
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Mental Health Care industry)
February 2003 — January 2005 (2 years)
Nonprofit multi-purpose counseling center for the LGBT communities of San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. It prioritize services to middle and low-income individuals and families who cannot afford private therapy or support services. Fees are set on a sliding scale based on income, and some services are free.
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Communications Director
The Management Center
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 1997 — September 2001 (4 years)
• Managed 7 full-time employees generating $1 million net revenue during final year.
• Supervised Opportunity NOCs, the nation’s leading nonprofit employment resource with 5 print affiliates, 5,000 website affiliates and a readership of 500,000/month.
• Developed comprehensive marketing campaigns for 20 distinct service lines targeting career professionals at 15,000 regional nonprofits.
• Published 8 books, weekly newsletter, quarterly tabloid, multiple direct mail pieces, 2 websites and annual reports.
• Upgraded agency graphic standards, including new logo and brand identity. -
President
London Productions
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
September 1994 — November 1997 (3 years 3 months)
• Producer of the National Poetry Month LitLink Literary Festival featuring 50 exhibitors, 5 rooms of performance and an audience of 4,000 people.
• Marketing Coordinator for May Day Festival attracting 25,000 people. Edited 28-page festival newspaper increasing circulation 150% and revenue 190%.
• Artistic Director for the Cacophony Chorus, performance series showcasing over 125 artists through 40 live performances, radio shows and cablecasts.
Gayle Roberts’s Education
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Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Certificate in Fundraising Management, Philanthropy, 2004 — 2005
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University of California, San Francisco
Fine Arts 2001 — 2003
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities, 1980 — 1986
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Gayle Roberts’s Interests:
fundraising, nonprofits, nonprofit, san francisco, bay area, philanthropy, major donors, annual fund, grants, grant writing, event planning, board development, non-profits, nonprofit, not-for-profit, non-for-profits, fund raising, generosity, corporate solicitation, governance, volunteering, donating, gift, gifts, giving, charity
Gayle Roberts’s Groups:
Association of Fundraising Professionals, The CBO Center, Progressive Consultants Network, Coaches Training Institute
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Non Profit Professionals member
Gayle Roberts’s Honors:
* Certificate of Merit from the California State Senate, 2004
* Certificate of Merit from the California State Senate Assembly, 2004
* San Francisco Pride Committee Pride Freedom Award, 2004
Gayle Roberts’s Contact Settings
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