Allison Harker

• Raised over $300,000 annually in grants and donations (excluding sponsorship), with a 70% success rate across local, regional, and national funders.
• Developed compelling, mission-aligned grant proposals to secure funding from trusts, foundations, and community funders.
• Managed full-cycle grant applications, ensuring submissions were timely, compliant, and strategically targeted.
• Cultivated strong relationships with funders, fostering trust and long-term support for core programming and new initiatives.
• Maintained detailed records of applications, approvals, budgets, and grant reporting.
• Researched funding trends to identify new opportunities aligned with organizational growth and community impact goals.
• Coordinated supporting documentation and collaborated across teams to meet funder requirements.
• Acted as primary liaison with internal stakeholders and external partners, including foundation officers and board members.
• Led post-award reporting and reconciliation to ensure full compliance with funder expectations and internal standards.

• Led day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning for the orchestra.
• Collaborated with artistic staff to shape season programming and coordinate concert scheduling.
• Managed annual budgets, ensuring financial sustainability, accurate forecasting, and responsible resource allocation.
• Oversaw marketing and communications strategies to grow audiences and drive ticket sales.

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• Acted as primary liaison with tour managers for mainstage artists, coordinating contracts, technical requirements, and hospitality.
• Collaborated across departments to support public programming, special projects, adjudication, and community outreach initiatives.
• Planned and communicated day-to-day production requirements, ensuring seamless execution of events and performances.
• Tracked and managed production budgets for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Oversaw cross-functional teams including production crew, front of house, box office, marketing, and hospitality.
• Edited and approved marketing collateral, including press releases, programs, and promotional materials.

• Collaborated with Program Managers, Artistic Directors, and Faculty to bring artistic and leadership program visions to life, managing all on-the-ground implementation.
• Coordinated all logistical aspects of programs, including scheduling, facilities, participant travel, and event support.
• Served as the primary point of contact for participants, acting as the public-facing representative of Banff Centre throughout each program.