2130 Dashwood Street

GAIL STEWART GARBER Lakewood, ca 90712

562-634-1360 /562-965-4711
Gbgarb@aol.com

OBJECTIVE Executive Director or Senior Director for Development. Other job recruitment areas may include Director of
Annual Giving; Director of Development: Director of Alumni Relations; Special Event Planning; and
Director of Major Gifts and Capital Campaigns

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•Manage day-to-day Alumni program and operations
•Implement short term and long term sustainability plans
•Facilitate communication and build auxiliary Boards of Directors
•Interface with major donors and foundations
•Oversee alumni travel programs, special events
*Organize speaking engagements and write speeches and other events
•Develop alumni scholarships through donor solicitation
•Hire, develop and supervise staff, contractors and volunteers
•Maintain official records and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations

Annual Giving & Fundraising

•Develop auxiliary donor Boards and steward donor relations
•Increase funding opportunities through campaigns, grant writing, appeals and organized
revenue-driven special events,
•Manage finances, including annual budgeting and reporting/analysis
•Work with accountants and auditors for tax reporting
•Manage accounting system, donor giving system and cash pledge fulfillment data base.

Communications and Public Relations

•Develop and implement both schools and university public relations strategies
•Promote mission and programs to general public, educational, non-profit and corporate
markets.
•Oversee alumni and donor database
EDUCATION & CHRONOLOGICAL WORK HISTORY
Bachelor's degree and extended educational certificates in public relations, marketing, grant writing and fund
raising from California State University, Long Beach.
*15 years of experience in successful major gift fund raising/solicitation and cultivation.
* 5 years Director of Annual Giving
* 14 years Director of Alumni Relations

1991-2005 --Long Beach City College – Director of Alumni & Annual Giving

2005-2007 -- Charles Drew University – Director of Alumni & Annual Giving

2007-Present -- Watts Labor Community Action Committee – Senior Director of Fundraising and Director of
Media Relations

COMPUTER SKILLS
Raiser’s Edge – experience include only 6-months
Software: MS Office, WordPerfect, Adobe PageMaker, PhotoShop, FileMaker Pro

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & SUCCESS

Freelance Writer & Staff Editorial Writer:
Entertainment Columnist – Herald American Newspapers
Entertainment Staff Writer – Soul & Los Angeles Spirit Newspapers
Ghost Writer/editor on “This Life” Autobiography on actor/producer Sidney Poitier
GRANT WRITER:
 * Worked with Development team to write $7-million grant awarded by the Department of Health and Human
Services –2005- to build Life Sciences Building at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles
• Assisted Dr. Tom Yoshikawa, former president to present $1-million grant from the California Endowment –
2006 for Charles Drew University
• $400,000 federal grant for medical research
• $200,000 annual alumni phone-a-thon for Saint Anthony High School – 1986 -1992
• $2.5 – million Community Services Block Grant – 1981 – 1986
• $1.5 million Head Start Grant – 1981 – 1986
• $100,000 Employee Contribution Fund – 2006 & 2007 for Charles Drew University
• $100,000 alumni annual giving –2005 – 2007 for Charles Drew University
• $250,000 individual gift for the Dyer Building at Long Beach City College
• $100,000 individual gift for the Lewis Webb Chair Endowment at Long Beach City College
• $500,000– Workforce Youth Employment Grants – WLCAC
• $40,000 – Prop K Maintenance - WLCAC

DEVELOPMENT:
·Identify, develop, and implement strategies for a portfolio of top prospects, ranging from cultivation,
solicitation, recognition, and stewardship
·Create and carry out strategic fundraising plans, in consultation with the administrators and other
members of the Development Team, and in support of the University or organization’s campaign
priorities
·Ensure that active and effective strategies are in place for all assigned prospects, corporations,
foundations, and law firms
·Travel independently and with other major gifts fundraisers as needed
·Success with major gift fundraising and expertise in marketing
·Knowledge of fundraising principles and an understanding of a variety of gift vehicles, including
planned giving, complex assets, and gifts of securities
·Ability to articulate the needs of the University and act as spokesperson on issues of interest to
alumni and donors
·Outstanding organizational, time management, and analytical skills, and the ability to manage
multiple fundraising activities and initiatives
·Ability to develop and structure complex gifts
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·Knowledge of campaigns and experience in successful relationship-building with prospects,
volunteers, and board members
·Understanding of and enthusiasm for a team approach to fundraising
EVENT PLANNING:
Coordinated Hall of Fame and Hall of Champion Events – Long Beach City College -1991-2005
Coordinated Annual Phone-a-thon – Saint Anthony High School – 1986-1992
Coordinated Community College Anniversary
Coordinated Presidential Inauguration
Coordinated Donor Recognition of $100,000 donors and Installation of Donor Wall Dinner/Reception
Coordinated Alumni involvement in Commencement
Coordinated Alumni Homecoming and Tailgate – Reunions and special events
Workshops & Oral Presentations
Presentation on “Building Bridges” presented to community college leaders at 1992-1995 Calif. Community
Colleges Foundation
Presentation on Non-Profit Public Relations at United Way “Community Connection”
Presentation on Building Partnerships and Relationships at annual Partners in Education workshop
On-Air host of Alumni Scrapbook – city of Long Beach/Lakewood Cable Stations
Served 3 terms as city of Long Beach Telecommunications Commissioner -1996-2005