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Heidi Hancock
Senior Campaign Director



hlh@cdsfunds.com
Heidi Hancock's development career spans art museums, theatres and dance companies. Her successful record of financial forecasting, strategic analysis, and enhancement of revenue during down economic cycles compliments her specific expertise in fundraising, strategic planning, operational management, and board development in multi-million dollar arts and culture environments. Heidi has raised over $60 million through annual, major gift, and capital campaigns for organizations while enhancing sustainability by building sound development programs. She has served for 6 years as the chair for the Development Council for Dance USA, acted as committee chair for the Mid America Chapter and the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, served the Missouri Arts Council as a site evaluator, and acts as mentor for Women in Development.

Professional Experience:

2008-Present
Custom Development Solutions, Inc. (CDS), Charleston, SC
Senior Campaign Director

2007
Miami City Ballet
Director of Development

2004-2007
Boston Ballet, Boston, MA
Director of Development

2000-2004
Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City, MO
Director of Development

2000
Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Director of Community Relations

1999-2000
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO
International Symposium Coordinator

1996-1999
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, FL
Director of House Operations

Education:
Certified Fundraising Executive International, Alexandria, VA
CFRE Certification, 2005

The University of Akron, Akron, OH
Masters of Arts, Theater and Arts Administration, 1997

Lake Erie College, Painseville, OH
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater, 1994

Affiliations:
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Women in Development
Dance USA
Missouri Arts Council
Greater Kansas City Council on Philanthropy
Girl Scouts, USA
United States Pony Club
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