Michelle Beck - Palomar College

Bridget E. Calendo
1630 Chicago Avenue, Apt 1314, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 946-0376 Email: bcalendo2012@kellogg.northwestern.edu
SUMMARY
Marketing and Operations Executive with over fifteen years experience in non-profit management at the national and
international level; managed programs at the Presidential level. Raised money in the range of $500,000 to $1M in gifts
and directed programs. Managed $5M+ budgets for endowments, gifts, research and operations. Key areas of expertise
include Strategic Planning, Operations and Programs, Board Relations, Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Research.
EXPERIENCE
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Evanston, IL
Director of Operations and Outreach 2008 - Present
• Founder and Chair of the Midwest Energy and Sustainability Leadership Alliance (MESLA).
• Wrote the Strategic Plan for Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN) with 5-year goals and
tactical objectives.
• Chair, One Book One Northwestern project with over 200 events for incoming President.
• Develop outreach efforts to internal and external audiences to further the agenda of energy and sustainability on the
Evanston campus and to the broader Chicago-metropolitan community.
• Lead ISEN’s international programs; these include Northwestern University in Qatar and programs in energy at the
University of Bonn and at the Technical University of Munich, Germany.
• Work with Northwestern Trustees to advance the mission of ISEN to donors and friends.
DUKE COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER Durham, NC
Director of Individual and Major Gifts 2008 - 2006
• Developed programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, track, solicit and steward patients and friends of the Duke
Comprehensive Cancer Center for significant gifts to fund patient and research projects.
• Closed six and seven figure gifts for the Cancer Center and the Annual Fund.
• Managed Faculty Philanthropy Committee to increase faculty involvement to enhance major gift activities.
• Created stewardship programs to enhance relationships with current and potential donors.
• Wrote proposals, and articles to support publicity on important gifts, programs, accomplishments or events.
• Developed procedures with the Office of Gift Records for effective recording, and acknowledgment of gifts.
YALE UNIVERISTY New Haven, CT
Director of Advancement 2005 - 2006
• Successfully solicited six-figure gifts for Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Science Policy student
internships in Washington DC, and the Allan Bromley Fellowship.
• Created Yale Engineering brand that included new marketing materials and website and CMS (over 5,000 pages.)
• Spearheaded Yale Engineering Campaign and revised feasibility report and case statement to alumni clubs and board.
• Strengthened relationships with the New Haven community by developing strategic marketing plans and creating new
science programs: Girls in Engineering Day; Engineering Trivia Tournament; Environmental Engineering Justice Day;
Science Saturdays; and YSEA High International Science Fair competition and database.
• Established relationships with donors, industry, alumni and city, state and federal agencies.
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE Wilmette, IL
Executive Director/Illinois Program 2003 - 2005
• Chief Administrator; managed and raised funding for annual operating budget of $1.1 million; eliminated debt and grew
reserves by 25 percent.
• Successfully presented proposals to foundations and major donors.
• Increased Annual Appeal 20 percent in the first year;
• Obtained new leadership gifts from: CIBC Miracle Day, CNA, Northern Trust Bank, WGN Children Charities, Cubs
Care, Million Dollar Round Table, Northwestern Mutual, Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, and Staubach Company.
• Secured funding for several college scholarships.
• Managed media contacts, press releases and public relations, communications, and marketing.