CV — Kimberly Bender

CEO & Museum Director | Heurich House Museum

March 2011 - Present

Provide visionary leadership to turn one of Washington, DC’s most intact historic mansions into a relevant and sustainable museum in one of the most competitive markets in America.

Instituted the organization’s first mission, strategic plan, and core values.

Created financial stability by developing growth strategies for multiple revenue streams, including program attendance, gift shop and café, event rental, and fundraising.

Increased operational budget from $200,000 to $1,000,000, developing all underlying accounting and fiscal management systems.

Cured legal issues that hindered organizational growth and fundraising capacity.

Grew core staff from one to nine core employees, developed robust part-time paid and volunteer support staff, created dynamic office culture, and developed all human resources policies and procedures.

Developed creative mission-driven public programs that successfully educate and engage a diverse audience, tripling visitor attendance.

Invented small business incubator program connected to educational mission that serves hundreds of entrepreneurs in DC, MD, and VA.

Created and implemented comprehensive marketing plan that focuses on website and social media, earned media, and leveraging partnerships with local businesses and cultural organizations.

Implemented best management practices for stewardship of museum collections, developing first collections and building advisory committees, hiring first professional collections manager, and developing first collections management policy and preservation plan.

Strategically built governing board to support organizational growth, completing full turnover of board membership, and filling advisory boards with local leaders.

Created contributed revenue program, growing grant funding from almost 0% to 50% of organizational budget in 9 years.

Served as the organization’s primary external contact and spokesperson.

Attorney | Law Office of Kimberly Bender

2009 - Present

Advised non-profit organizations through the incorporation process, from mission development through application for state and federal non-profit status. Provided business development consultation. Created and reviewed contracts.