The Arts Coming Together in Carroll County, Inc.
Founder, Executive Director and Education Director
Founded a strong non-profit arts organization in the southern end of Carroll County. Responsibilities included the creation and implementation of a comprehensive business and strategic plan, program
development and management, fund development/grant oversight and fiscal management, staff leadership and management, community relationships and advocacy.
Founder, Executive Director and Education Director
Founded a strong non-profit arts organization in the southern end of Carroll County. Responsibilities included the creation and implementation of a comprehensive business and strategic plan, program
development and management, fund development/grant oversight and fiscal management, staff leadership and management, community relationships and advocacy.
- Founded a strong non-profit arts program including writing the constitution, instituting a board of directors, creating by-laws and filing all non-profit status paperwork for both state and federal purposes
- Designed and achieved a 5 year business plan which included increased enrollment from 8
members to 350 members, $3,000 to $142,000 annual income, and a strong presences within the southern end of Carroll County while increasing presence in three surrounding counties - Program Development & Management – developed, implemented and supervised programs and services that were consistent within the organization’s mission and strategic plan
- Fund Development/Grant Oversight and Fiscal Management - prepared an annual budget to be proposed and approved by the Board of Directors
- Developed and managed the fundraising and financial strategies of the organization
- Researched, wrote and acquired 12 different grants, 2 from national organizations for
programming within the strategic plan - Envisioned and created curriculum for a year round arts education program including classes, productions, summer camps and workshops
- Created and managed the website www.tacticc.org, including online registrations, payments, ticket sales and donations
- Staff Leadership and Management – motivated and developed staff members (26
during summer programming), supervised and evaluated staff, coordinated work
with all board members and committees, volunteers and partner organizations - Implemented a staff handbook with best practices and procedures for all programming and positions held within the company
- Instituted and organized staff meetings that provided opportunities for professional development and CPR, AED Certification
- Community Relationships – developed effective working relationships within the community to ensure the arts are represented in the greater part of Carroll County but spanning into three other counties.
- Advocacy – served as the chief spokesperson for TACTICC within the community
- Articulated and communicated the value of arts as it improves the quality of life and promotes economic development
- Acquired local business and community support including the Carroll Arts Council, the Community Foundation, Carroll County Public Schools and the Maryland State Arts
Council