ROBERT G. SHAW
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced executive with a strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Proven expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable in dynamic environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Executive Director
Camp Kudzu, Inc.
07.2017 - Current
- As the Chief Development and Executive Director for a 25-year nonprofit, successfully transformed Camp Kudzu into a robust year-round organization by building a stronger team, positively influencing a culture of trust, and inspiring a sense of urgency
- Expanded network of resources – including volunteer leadership and unified the overall type 1 diabetes (T1D) community
- With more than 650 volunteers and a staff team of 12, increased program impact to better reach underserved families in the southeast – primarily children and youth (8-18) living with T1D
- With more than 12 programs offered annually, increased participation from 530 campers to more than 1,500 youth and families actively taking part annually
- Responsible for all operations, including board development, governance, strategic planning, human resources, finance as well as program deliverables
- Created focused outputs leading to bold strategic benchmarks, a new value chain proposition – and new vision to accelerate the pace of program delivery
Chief Development Officer
Parkinson Foundation (PF)
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Responsible for all campaign income for a combined $30M organization, including signature events, major donor campaigns, corporate development and national corporate partnerships, planned giving, direct marketing and fundraising appeals
- Worked closely with CEO and Strategic Planning Task Force to create baseline objectives for a newly merged organization (PF) as well as research initiatives with more than 30 research centers of internationally
- Established and managed the Development Committee on national programs and fundraising opportunities
Senior Director of National Signature Events
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Oversaw entire implementation, launch and operation of Moving Day A Walk For Parkinson’s campaign
- In the three years since program inception, campaign grew to $3.2 million annually and secured $8.2 million in overall support from donors, local sponsors and strategic national partners
- Responsible for establishing and building a national department team of 11 key staff and building network of community employees in 20 of the top 24 MSAs in the US
- Effectively established key relationships with National Corporate Partners and successfully earned $1 million in corporate support for the growing program
- Worked closely with national board members, key leadership and NPF’s Centers of Excellence in growing local markets and providing better support, education and assistance to people living with Parkinson’s
- With more than 80,000 participants and 60,000 new donors, worked closely with Constituents Relations Team in identifying and stewarding major donor prospects
Senior Regional Vice President
Arthritis Foundation, Southeast Region
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, soliciting and evaluating fund-raising efforts throughout the Southeast with emphasis placed on Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis
- Critical focus objectives included developing staff and strong volunteer leadership in addition to corporate relations
- Other significant focus areas included leading development staff in the expansion of personal annual and major gifts, commerce and industry support and foundation and grant awards
- Worked in partnership with six Advisory Boards, (12) associates in Georgia and Tennessee and charged with the Strategic Development Plan for the Southeast Region
- Responsible for corporate development and establishing state-wide corporate partnerships, oversaw an annual budget of $3.6 million
President and CEO
Arthritis Foundation, Georgia Chapter
07.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided leadership and guidance to the Georgia Chapter Board of Director, chapter staff and volunteers while managing Arthritis Foundation standards and objectives related to fundraising, mission delivery and overall chapter operations
- Worked in partnership with 20 board members, eight staff and 10 volunteer committees to outline and implement the Georgia Chapter’s state-wide strategic plan while identifying resources to leverage new opportunities in achieving both program objectives and financial goals
- Responsible for corporate development and establishing chapter partnerships with statewide corporate sponsors
- Oversaw an annual budget of $2 million
- Implemented a donor centric model of fundraising focused on stewardship and cultivation and initiated a major donor program
Executive Director, Georgia Chapter
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
12.2001 - 07.2007
- Responsible for the overall management and growth of top-performing JDRF Chapter including goal setting, planning, implementation and evaluation of all chapter operations in conjunction with the Chapter Board of Directors
- Oversaw six full-time staff and managed a budget of $4.5 million, while focusing on priorities related to board development, the Advisory Board, corporate relations and major donors
- Initiated a new major gifts program in FY02, raising over $3 million new net dollars
- Developed and managed chapter operational and fundraising plans to ensure the successful achievement of chapter financial goals and maintained double-digit growth YOY
- Assisted in public awareness, Government Relations & Advocacy Committee, as well as developing strong nominating committee structure for all volunteer and event committees
Vice President of Field Services – North Georgia
American Heart Association
07.1999 - 12.2001
- Responsible for recruiting, supervising, and training a staff of 17 employees for a fundraising campaign encompassing over 120 special events in 75 counties across North Georgia
- Managed a budget in excess of $3 million
- Managed the North Georgia region and raised over $125,000 new net dollars – a 107% increase over the prior year
American Heart Walk Senior Product Manager
American Heart Association
01.1998 - 07.1999
- Managed over 190 Walk events for a five-state affiliate, implementing new benchmarks for the organization and for the Southeast Affiliate and National Organization
- Initiated a new staffing and training program and directed over 45 employees
- Raised more than $1 million new net dollars in FY99, representing 40% of the Affiliate’s total new net dollars and an increase in corporate sponsorship in five states exceeding $1.2 million
Senior Community Organizer
AIDS Walk Atlanta
07.1997 - 01.1998
- Responsible for all promotional materials, volunteer recruitment, and registration of more than 28,000 walkers, as well as overseeing all in-kind contributions, corporate solicitation, and sponsorship for the largest AIDS fund-raiser in the Southeast
- Oversaw all event logistics, including permitting, route and security plans, and the coordination of over 1,300 volunteers on the day of the event
- Raised a total of $1.5 million dollars in the Walk – $200,000 over goal and a 27% increase over the prior year
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Florida
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Columbia University
Skills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
- Financial acumen
- Talent development
- Relationship and team building
- Leadership and people development
Timeline
CEO & Executive Director
Camp Kudzu, Inc.
07.2017 - Current
Chief Development Officer
Parkinson Foundation (PF)
07.2015 - 07.2017
Senior Director of National Signature Events
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)
01.2012 - 06.2015
Senior Regional Vice President
Arthritis Foundation, Southeast Region
01.2010 - 01.2012
President and CEO
Arthritis Foundation, Georgia Chapter
07.2007 - 01.2010
Executive Director, Georgia Chapter
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
12.2001 - 07.2007
Vice President of Field Services – North Georgia
American Heart Association
07.1999 - 12.2001
American Heart Walk Senior Product Manager
American Heart Association
01.1998 - 07.1999
Senior Community Organizer
AIDS Walk Atlanta
07.1997 - 01.1998
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Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
University of Florida
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