Sample Resume for a Job as Nonprofit Executive Director in a Performing Arts for Children Organization
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Peter Kaufman
123 41st Avenue, Denver, CO 12345n
(123) 555-1234n
pkaufman@bamboo.com
JOB OBJECTIVE: Executive Director of Performing Arts for Children
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Four years of experience in a nonprofit art organization. Positions included Board Member, Fundraiser, Event Planner, and Newsletter Editor.
- Committed to motivating children through art, education, and recreation.
- Published writer and skilled presenter.
RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FUNDRAISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Denver Museum of Modern Art
- Directed fundraising committees that produced events including lectures, balls, parties, receptions, and home, gallery, and corporate tours.
- Served on Modern Art Council, the primary fundraising arm of the museum.
- As a founding member of the Young Donors Committee, recruited new members and solicited higher level of financial commitment from existing members.
- Promoted educational and fundraising events by producing a bi-monthly newsletter with circulation of 250.
Finley Galleries
- Wrote press releases and designed invitations that generated full-house attendance at exhibitions.
- Interviewed and quoted in national magazines.
- Wrote and co-designed exhibition catalogs.
ADMINISTRATION
Finley Galleries
- Managed day-to-day operations for the largest art gallery in Denver.
- Conducted monthly fiscal analysis, set goals, and led management-level meetings to plan revenue generating strategies.
- Hired, trained, and supervised staff.
PROGRAM PLANNING AND SUPPORT
Denver Museum of Modern Art
- Co-chaired "Art Sandwiched-In," an ongoing lecture series that drew full capacity. Continually evaluated effectiveness of themes, promotions, and services.
Finley Galleries
- Developed and managed twice-yearly openings to promote local artists.
- Wrote three articles published in Art of Colorado and Fine Art and Antiques International magazines.
WORK HISTORY
2002-present, Independent Art Consultant, Denver, CO
1996-2002, Director/Curato, Finley Galleries, Denver, CO
1994-1996, Full-time Student, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
1992-1993, Athletic Coach, Winter Park Ski Team, Winter Park, CO and Boulder High School, Boulder, CO
EDUCATION
B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1988-1991, 1994-1996
TRAVEL AND STUDY ABROAD
Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Denver Museum of Modern Art, 2001-presentn
- Contemporary Extension: Executive Board Member, Newsletter and Editor and Publisher, Events Chairn
- Young Donors Committee: Executive Board Member
- Modern Art Council: Co-Chair of "Art Sandwiched-In," and Auction Committee Member, Fundraisern
- World Affairs Council, Member, 1999-present
Denver Art Academy, Judge, M.F.A. Exhibitions, 2001, 2002
