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Leigh Ann Venable

High Point

Summary

Accomplished professional specializing in major gifts and capital campaigns. Recognized for outstanding relationship building and strategic planning, empowering community engagement and strengthening donor confidence during organizational change.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

High Point Regional Health Foundation
High Point
07.2019 - Current

Provided strategic advancement leadership generating $25M+ in total philanthropic support, including a transformational $10M capital campaign, multiple seven-figure gifts, and 15% annual giving growth during hospital ownership transition.

  • Led fundraising strategy, major gifts, annual giving, stewardship, and campaign execution, enhancing overall financial support for the Foundation.
  • Closed closed multiple gifts of $1M+ through strategic cultivation and long-term relationship management.
  • Successfully guided fundraising efforts during significant hospital ownership change, maintaining donor confidence and increasing annual support.
  • Strengthened board engagement and enhanced community visibility, fostering deeper connections and support for the Foundation's mission.
  • Established relationships with previously unengaged donors, broadening the Foundation’s philanthropic base and increasing potential support.
  • Known for exceptional relationship building, donor stewardship, and strategic community engagement.

Marketing Director

High Point Regional Hospital
High Point
01.2016 - 06.2019
  • Developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives to support hospital service lines and community outreach.
  • Strengthened brand positioning during a period of transition.
  • Collaborated with clinical and administrative leadership to align messaging with organizational priorities.

Owner/President

360 Marketing Group
High Point
01.2004 - 03.2016
  • Developed and executed strategic marketing initiatives to support hospital service lines and community outreach.
  • Strengthened brand positioning during a period of transition.
  • Collaborated with clinical and administrative leadership to align messaging with organizational priorities.

Executive Director/Teacher

21st Century Scholars Program
Muncie
01.1987 - 12.1996
  • Led fundraising efforts and cultivated community partnerships, driving program growth and sustainability.
  • Built relationships with educators, families, and donors, significantly expanding program reach and engagement.
  • Directed scholarship and student support initiatives, enhancing student access to resources.
  • Designed and delivered engaging curriculum in U.S. and World History.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership in classroom settings, fostering an engaging learning environment.

Education

Master of Arts - Adult & Community Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
12.1996

Skills

  • Major Gift Strategy and Cultivation
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Capital campaigns
  • Annual giving
  • Donor cultivation
  • Fundraising Communications
  • Marketing & Brand Strategy
  • Volunteer engagement
  • Community Partnerships
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Executive Director

High Point Regional Health Foundation
07.2019 - Current

Marketing Director

High Point Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2019

Owner/President

360 Marketing Group
01.2004 - 03.2016

Executive Director/Teacher

21st Century Scholars Program
01.1987 - 12.1996

Master of Arts - Adult & Community Education

Ball State University
Leigh Ann Venable