Christine Steele

Background

About Christine Steele

SPECIALTIES: • Program Development • Capital Campaigns • Corporate and Foundation Relations • Planned Gifts • Special Events • Marketing & Public Relations • Major Gifts & Annual Funds • Donor Stewardship • Strategic and Operational Planning • Contracts & Nonprofit Regulations • Board Development My experience spans the breadth of not-for-profit administration and fundraising, including executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs Orange County Alliance and consulting executive director of WomanSage. During my tenure with the Alliance, I developed and oversaw two county-wide programs—Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) in partnership with the Angels and Major League Baseball, and Readiness on the Road, a partnership with the Orange County Children and Families Commission. I also brought key corporate representatives onto the Alliance Board including Taco Bell, Microsoft, Angels Baseball. I was responsible for $1 million annual and program funds. Other career accomplishments include Director of Institutional Advancement, Prentice School and Development Director, Mardan Center for Educational Therapy, executing two capital campaigns with goals of $3 million each. I have planned and implemented numerous successful special events such as the Angels Baseball Field of Dreams, Al Geiberger Golf Tournament and created the Baby Fair for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. My focus as Admissions Director of Fairmont Preparatory Academy was to secure admissions via new marketing initiatives. I am an innovative problem solver and strategic planner. I excel at improving existing processes and results. I am an accomplished team builder who creates a high functioning, cooperative work environment. I have exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal—as well as excellent diplomatic skills. I work successfully with all levels of management, stakeholders & celebrities. I have expertise in estate planning and legal regulations of nonprofits.