Anthony Luna
Quakertown,PA
Summary
Executive, visionary and collaborative leader with 21 years of executive experience engaging and inspiring local, national and international constituents to invest in what inspires them.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Relationship Development
Pearl S. Buck International
Perkasie, PA
10.2010 - Current
- Visionary leader who conveys PSBI's inspiring vision and strategic future daily to staff, board, volunteers and donors; authored PSBI tagline "Bridging Cultures, Changing Lives"
- Identifies, inspires and invites constituents to support in PSBI raising millions charitable revenue; successfully completed $2.8 million historic preservation campaign; launched and surpassed $500k capital campaign goal; secured $469k planned gift
- In preparation for the PSBI President & CEO opportunity, developed strategic relationship with Temple University Fox School of Business (August 2019) and brokered commitment to launch an entrepreneurial and innovation-focused strategic planning process. The process will include a design-thinking-inspired, research-informed initiative led by Michel Histand, VP of Innovation at Independence Blue Cross and will culminate in the development of a detailed business plan, with positioning, value promise, operational recommendations, implementation timeline, revenue plan, financial models, and social return on investment calculator. The resulting plan to be used to guide the evolution of PSBI and to raise funds and gather support
- As the son of an Asian immigrant, a biracial married couple and as a biracial man, I have an innate understanding and appreciation of differences that are critical to sharing the Pearl Buck story and inspiring others to support her legacy today and well into the future
- Serving as member of Executive Leadership Team
Director of Marketing and Membership
Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Doylestown, PA
10.2006 - 10.2010
- Cultivated and stewarded strategic relationships with upwards of 2,000 entrepreneurial and executive business and community leaders
- Developed keen understanding of strategic value proposition between business and nonprofit sectors that continues to guide my entrepreneurial thinking in a nonprofit setting
- Collaborated with top executive leaders creating innovative strategic partnerships producing 20 annual arts and culture events for the community
Director of Development
Pearl S. Buck International
Perkasie, PA
10.1998 - 10.2006
- Managed comprehensive fundraising program increasing revenue from grants, direct mail, special events and major and planned gifts
- Launched $2.8 million Capital Campaign to preserve the Pearl Buck House National Historic Landmark
- Partnered with the Pew Charitable Trusts and William Penn Foundation to secure major leadership gifts sparking additional funding from a diverse cross-section of individuals, businesses, foundations and government agencies
- Professionally elevated three times in 8 years
Education
CFRE Designation - undefined
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
2018
Master of Public Administration - Non-Profit Management
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJBachelor of Arts - English
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJSkills
- Executive, visionary, entrepreneurial leader
- Inquisitive and penetrative listener
- Strategic relationship builder
- Donor-focused fundraiser
- Self-motivated
- Collaborative leader
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Timeline
Vice President of Relationship Development
Pearl S. Buck International
10.2010 - Current
Director of Marketing and Membership
Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
10.2006 - 10.2010
Director of Development
Pearl S. Buck International
10.1998 - 10.2006
CFRE Designation - undefined
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
Master of Public Administration - Non-Profit Management
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Seton Hall University
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