Luke Brenneman
Rossville
Summary
Dynamic fundraising professional with a proven track record at Purdue For Life Foundation, excelling in major gift solicitation and donor relationship management. Adept at developing strategic fundraising initiatives, I cultivate meaningful connections and drive significant contributions, enhancing stakeholder engagement and supporting organizational growth. Passionate about leveraging networking skills to achieve ambitious goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Officer, College of Agriculture
Purdue For Life Foundation
West Lafayette
05.2022 - Current
- Identify and qualify potential major gift prospects for the College of Agriculture, and the Departments of Agricultural Economics and Food Science.
- Develop a plan to bring donors to the University through the active use of the development process.
- Cultivate and solicit mid-level and major gifts from alumni, family, and friends of Purdue Agriculture.
- Create, manage, and build relationships with a portfolio of 100 donors.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure alignment between development and organizational objectives.
Head Coach (10th Grade Girls)
Legacy Force Basketball
West Lafayette
03.2022 - Current
- Recruit players from the surrounding Lafayette area to play on the team.
- Organize, plan, and run efficient practices.
- Develop each player through skill training and video breakdown.
- Responsible for the team performance of Lafayette's top 16U girls' AAU team.
Revenue Generation Development Associate
The Aspire Group
West Lafayette
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed outbound sales as well as assisted in the strategizing of development activities to increase donations to the Purdue athletic department
- Solicited new and incremental donations for the John Purdue Club (JPC)
- Managed donor and ticket programs and sold athletic event tickets
- Provided customer service to donors and season ticket holders
- Coordinated the acquisition, advancement, and retention of John Purdue Club members by working with the marketing team to develop and produce solicitations, renewals, and marketing materials
Leasing Agent
Granite Student Living
West Lafayette
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Built relationships with both current and new clients to further develop the Granite brand
- Memorized Granite managed properties including property locations, attributes, and amenities
- Scheduled and facilitated property visits and showings to secure new leases
- Communicated with other departments to facilitate tenants and other external stakeholders
- Processed and completed lease and other internal documentation
- Contributed knowledge, experience, and recommendations during weekly or monthly leasing meetings
Director of Men's Basketball Operations
Mercer University Men's Basketball
Macon
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated all team travel by planning flights, busses, hotels, and meals
- Scheduled weekly practices, shoot-arounds, and team meetings
- Managed home game day operations by handling ticket management and opponent practice scheduling
- Oversaw the entire Mercer Men's Basketball budget
- Purchased all Adidas equipment and gear for staff and players.
- Created itineraries for faculty and staff for official recruiting visits.
- Hired and trained all student managers.
- Supported four student-athletes in their academic success.
- Logged all CARA hours to keep the team in compliance with the NCAA.
- Assisted in practice by teaching players offensive and defensive concepts.
- Directed and coached team workouts and practices when coaches were traveling for recruiting.
Video Coordinator
Mercer University Men's Basketball
Macon
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Analyzed the team's performance through statistics gathering and the use of algorithms to compute ratings against opponents
- Organized all materials related to scouting opponents including statistics, scout video, and scouting reports
- Supervised a group of six team managers and assign their weekly tasks
- Assisted the coaching staff in player development by helping with on court workouts and editing film of players
- Provided in-game statistics of offensive and defensive performance to the Head Coach, Greg Gary
- Created the team's written and video playbook using Sportcode and Fast Draw
- Researched recruits and provide the coaching staff with information and video edits on the prospective student-athletes
- Supported in the planning and executing of on campus official visits
Assistant Coach
Goshen College Men's Basketball
Goshen
08.2018 - 08.2019
- One-on-one skill development of guard and post players through on court training and video review of practices and games
- Oversaw the academic progress of student-athletes through study table sessions and weekly meetings
- Designed and created mail-outs, social media graphics, and videos for recruiting and official visits
- Facilitated in the acquisition of high-level recruits to join the Goshen Men's Basketball Team
- Assisted in the planning of practice, on court coaching during practice, and post practice breakdown
- Scouted opponent's personnel, offensive system, and defensive strategy to create scouting reports for players
- Planned and organized all team travel, events, meetings, and meals
- Managed the gear inventory and communicated with Nike representative about all gear purchases
Video Coordinator
Indiana State Men's Basketball
Terre Haute
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Used Sportscode, Synergy Sports Tech, and Fast Scout to provide edits and scouting reports to the coaching staff
- Coordinated the promotion of the team through community service events, camps, and the team's golf outing
- Produced highlight tapes and multimedia content for the team using iMovie and Gamebreaker Plus
- Assisted in the develop of players on the court by helping with practice and workouts
Head Manager
Purdue Men's Basketball
West Lafayette
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Supervised the student manager staff by delegating tasks and scheduling them for work weekly
- Created and sent mail-outs to recruits to showcase the positive attributes of Purdue Men's Basketball
- Prepared for a thirty-game season by managing equipment, handling paperwork, and preparing for daily practice
- Managed content for Purdue Manager's Twitter and Instagram accounts with 1,300 followers collectively
Education
Master of Education - Higher Education Leadership
Mercer University
Macon, GA12.2020
Master of Science - Recreation and Sport Management
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2016
Skills
- Major gift solicitation
- Donor relationship management
- Fundraising strategy
- Event planning
- Prospect research
- Customer service
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Networking skills
Leadership And Awards
- 2021 Coaches vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers Fundraiser Winner
- Purdue, Indiana State, and Mercer University Dean's List Scholar
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Development Officer, College of Agriculture
Purdue For Life Foundation
05.2022 - Current
Head Coach (10th Grade Girls)
Legacy Force Basketball
03.2022 - Current
Revenue Generation Development Associate
The Aspire Group
03.2022 - 05.2022
Leasing Agent
Granite Student Living
01.2022 - 03.2022
Director of Men's Basketball Operations
Mercer University Men's Basketball
08.2020 - 11.2021
Video Coordinator
Mercer University Men's Basketball
08.2019 - 08.2020
Assistant Coach
Goshen College Men's Basketball
08.2018 - 08.2019
Video Coordinator
Indiana State Men's Basketball
05.2016 - 05.2018
Head Manager
Purdue Men's Basketball
06.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Education - Higher Education Leadership
Mercer University
Master of Science - Recreation and Sport Management
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University
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