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Over the past twenty years, Bob Swaney has established himself as one of the leaders in fundraising for Orchestras. Bob's hallmark has been in developing sustainable fundraising programs that are high-leverage / high-return in nature and are strategic, growth-oriented, and donor-focused. Bob's simple yet systematic approach to fundraising is highly effective in virtually any size market and for any size orchestra. To learn more about Bob's background, please continue reading below.

2005-present
CRStager marketing & audience development
Fundraising Counsel
Acts as primary fundraising counsel contact for CRStager marketing & audience development. Current clients include the Toledo Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony and the Kansas City Symphony.

2001-2006
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Assistant Vice President of Development and Marketing; Director of Development
Responsible for fundraising activities which included a $31 million in capital and endowment effort and an Annual Fund that topped out at $6.1M, breaking institutional records in three consecutive years.

1998-2001
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Director of Development; Associate Director of Development
Led fundraising activities of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Community Music School, including annual, endowment and planned giving programs. Doubled yearly revenue of the Annual Fund from $3.6M to $7.2M.

1995-1998
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Director of Individual Gifts; Director of Membership Gifts
Focused energies on annual fundraising for both the CSO and its companion training organization, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Was responsible for individual and foundation fundraising for both of the annual funds, as well as assisting with the endowment campaign. Was also involved in successfully building the Civic Orchestra's first board of directors.

1989-1994
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
General Solicitations Manager; Telecommunications Manager
Managed individual gifts area and the outbound phone sales operation for telemarketing and telefundraising.

1987-1989
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra (IN)
Telemarketing Manager; Telemarketing Calling Representative
Launched the first-ever professional telemarketing program for the Evansville Philharmonic

Education

1988
University of Evansville - Evansville, Indiana
Bachelor of Science Degree in Music and Associated Studies in Telecommunications