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Hi, I’m Victor Kendall. I’m a dynamic nonprofit fundraising and management professional with a proven track record of exceeding goals in highly competitive environments. I specialize in building strong teams, donor relations, and board engagement to secure major gifts and sustainable support. Across my career I’ve led campaigns, designed donor-centered fundraising programs, and partnered with executives, boards, and community partners to advance arts, education, and public service missions. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to craft strategic plans, tell compelling stories, and deliver measurable impact for the organizations I serve.…Hi, I’m Victor Kendall. I’m a dynamic nonprofit fundraising and management professional with a proven track record of exceeding goals in highly competitive environments. I specialize in building strong teams, donor relations, and board engagement to secure major gifts and sustainable support. Across my career I’ve led campaigns, designed donor-centered fundraising programs, and partnered with executives, boards, and community partners to advance arts, education, and public service missions. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to craft strategic plans, tell compelling stories, and deliver measurable impact for the organizations I serve.

Victor C. Kendall

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Hi, I’m Victor Kendall. I’m a dynamic nonprofit fundraising and management professional with a proven track record of exceeding goals in highly competitive environments. I specialize in building strong teams, donor relations, and board engagement to secure major gifts and sustainable support. Across my career I’ve led campaigns, designed donor-centered fundraising programs, and partnered with executives, boards, and community partners to advance arts, education, and public service missions. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to craft strategic plans, tell compelling stories, and deliver measurable impact for the organizations I serve.…Hi, I’m Victor Kendall. I’m a dynamic nonprofit fundraising and management professional with a proven track record of exceeding goals in highly competitive environments. I specialize in building strong teams, donor relations, and board engagement to secure major gifts and sustainable support. Across my career I’ve led campaigns, designed donor-centered fundraising programs, and partnered with executives, boards, and community partners to advance arts, education, and public service missions. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to craft strategic plans, tell compelling stories, and deliver measurable impact for the organizations I serve.

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Hi, I’m Victor Kendall. I’m a dynamic nonprofit fundraising and management professional with a proven track record of exceeding goals in highly competitive environments. I specialize in building strong teams, donor relations, and board engagement to secure major gifts and sustainable support.

Across my career I’ve led campaigns, designed donor-centered fundraising programs, and partnered with executives, boards, and community partners to advance arts, education, and public service missions. I’m passionate about collaborating with teams to craft strategic plans, tell compelling stories, and deliver measurable impact for the organizations I serve.

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Chief Advancement Officer at Florida Grand Opera

September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2023

Led all fundraising programs for the organization, designing and executing plans to maximize contributed revenue. Partnered with the General Director and board development committee to grow philanthropic support. As a senior manager, mentored a four-person development team (Individual Giving Manager, Foundation & Corporate Relations Manager, Development Associate). Built external relationships with diverse communities in Miami and Broward to advance campaigns and annual goals.

Vice President for Advancement at LiftFund

March 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019

Identified and cultivated gifts within the region, managed a portfolio of individual major gift donors, and negotiated gifts from prospects. Provided strategic leadership in fundraising with the President & CEO, Chief Advancement Officer, Regional Market Presidents, and staff, strengthening relationships with banking and finance partners.

Director of Development at American Civil Liberties Union of Texas

December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016

Developed and executed donor-centered fundraising program focused on leadership gifts of $10,000+ with a year-round cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship approach. Managed a 120-donor portfolio, identified prospects, crafted strategies, and directly solicited and stewarded gifts including planned gifts. Coordinated grants, annual fund, board giving, events, donor relations; collaborated with communications on messages and reports; served as staff liaison to the Board's Development Committee.

CEO and President at Friends of WLRN Public Media

June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2014

Cultivated donor relationships and developed solicitation strategies that secured gifts for WLRN. Oversaw an $8 million operating budget, monitored financials, and guided governance, while leading a 16-member staff and representing the organization in public forums.

Director of Philanthropy and Major Gifts at University of Houston / KUHF Houston Public Radio

May 1, 2003 - June 1, 2010

Planned and implemented annual fund, planned giving, and special event fundraising totaling about $8 million annually. Increased membership giving from $1 million to $2 million; served as staff liaison to the Association for Community Broadcasting; collaborated with university partners on donor communications and campaigns.

Development Director at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

September 1, 2001 - April 1, 2003

Planned and implemented annual fund, planned giving, and special events generating about $5.1 million annually. Developed sponsorships for concert series and education/community outreach, and led a comprehensive capital campaign that raised around $1 million.

CEO (Houston Chapter)/Executive Director / Consultant at Texas Institute for Arts in Education

January 1, 1991 - June 1, 2001

Administered all operating functions to ensure the organization achieved artistic quality and growth. Eliminated operating budget deficits while growing the budget by more than 200%. Directed 60 artists and supervised 105 teachers across three school districts; created the Houston Arts in Education Collaboration to provide arts-in-education programs.

Executive Director at Queens Symphony Orchestra

September 1, 1989 - December 1, 1991

Supervised five administrative staff and 100 musicians; planned, supervised and administered all operating functions of the orchestra. Negotiated union contracts and secured funding for community outreach programs; instituted a five-year business plan to ensure sustainability.

General Manager at Dance Theatre of Harlem

September 1, 1987 - August 1, 1989

Supervised 45 full-time staff and 65 dancers; directed the overall administration of DTH. Negotiated performance contracts with sponsors; cultivated and secured funding from major foundations and supporters; managed City Center season and supported international tours including the first USSR tour.

Orchestra Manager at Long Island Philharmonic

September 1, 1985 - August 1, 1987

Acting General Manager; supervised 10 full-time staff and 100 musicians. Coordinated all operating functions of the Orchestra, including administration, finances, and programming.

Administrative Assistant at Lena Horne in The Lady and Her Music

September 1, 1983 - August 1, 1985

Performed administrative functions for performances, including scheduling, wardrobe coordination, production coordination, and liaising with public relations managers for media appearances and press conferences.

Production Assistant at National Symphony Orchestra

September 1, 1981 - August 1, 1983

Supported the General Manager; assisted in the implementation of the first computer system, ran-out concerts (Capitol, Wolf Trap, Carnegie Hall), international touring, and the day-to-day concert production requirements for a 52-week season.