Rene Contakos

Major Gift Officer

Rene Contakos has been working as a Major Gift Officer at Oregon Symphony since 2018. Additionally, Rene Contakos has on-the-job experience at more than 16 companies using similar skills. Rene has a total work experience of 42+ years. Rene Contakos studied at the Polytechnic of Central London from 1987 to 1988. Now this professional lives in Portland, Oregon region. You can find this professional's actual email address and phone number with our search.
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Contact Information

Last Update
Jul 12, 2022
Email
re**@redcross.org, re**@gmail.com, rc**@thefirsttee.org
Location
Portland, OR
Company

Workplace

Major Gift Officer

Industry

Performing Arts

Work History

Major Gift Officer

921 southwest Washington St, Portland, OR 97205
from Apr 2018

Principal Real Estate Broker

from Apr 2017

Major Gifts Officer

1067 northeast Columbia Blvd #p/o box 11364, Portland, OR 97211
Mar 2016 — Oct 2016

Major Gift Officer

Jan 2012 — Apr 2015

Development Director

1201 northwest 17Th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Facilitated major gift solicitation. Increased individual and corporate giving during first year by 30%. Managed detailed records of development activities. Worked closely with Board of ...
Nov 2010 — Mar 2012

Development Director

Portland, OR
Nov 2010 — Mar 2012

Real Estate Broker

Portland, OR
Jan 2005 — Oct 2010

Manager of Major Gifts

211 southeast Caruthers St, Portland, OR 97214
Worked closely with the Development Director, Executive Director, Opera Board and other volunteers to coordinate efforts to solicit major gifts of over $5000. Made regular cultivation and ...
Jan 2000 — Jan 2005

Manager of Leadership Gifts

2000 — Mar 2012

Regional Director

7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231
Managed volunteer committees to implement fundraising events in Salem, Portland and Vancouver, WA. Executed the first Salem Heart Walk that had an attendance of over 500 Walkers.- Increas...
Nov 1998 — Dec 2000

Regional Director

Portland, OR
Nov 1998 — Dec 2000

Associate Development Director

Portland, OR
Jan 1996 — Nov 1998

Conference Manager

Responsible for the comprehensive planning and execution of all phases of conference management for National Conference of over 1500 attendees. Planned all regional meeting and conferences...
1995 — Jun 1997

Project Manager

Served as project leader for assigned conferences and projects, primarily for the National Institutes of Health.
Nov 1991 — 1995

Assistant Fundraiser

Worked in the Senator's campaign office. - Made fundraising calls, planned events, and wrote solicitation letters to solicit support for his re-election campaign.
1990 — 1991

Manager of Leadership Gifts

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.Established on Oct. 2, 1916, the ...

Education

Television and Radio Broadcasting

London, OH
1987 — 1988
1985 — 1989

Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications

Worcester, MA

Occupations

Executive
Manager
Organization Management
Non-Profit
Operations Manager

Skills

Gifts
Nonprofits
Fundraising
Event Planning
Budgets
Public Speaking
Leadership
Customer Service
Event Management
Strategic Planning
Marketing
Microsoft Office
Team Building
Coaching
Teaching
Negotiation
Social Media
Powerpoint
Nonprofit Organizations
Microsoft Excel
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