BRIAN C. EURY
Media,PA
Summary
Strategic nonprofit executive and consultant with experience in managing multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously while building coalitions, cultivating donor relationships, and driving organizational transformation. Combines deep experience in institutional leadership, government and Board relations, and fundraising with exceptional project management capabilities and political acumen.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Higher Education Business Development Lead
IP CLEARING HOUSE LLC
Delaware County, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Drive market presence in higher education sector for network solutions provider.
- Identify new business opportunities, enhance institutional relationships, and form strategic alliances with university leadership.
- Cultivate relationships with C-suite executives and technology leaders in higher education
- Develop strategic partnerships to expand institutional client base
Principal & Founder
CAROLINA CONSULTING LLC
Delaware County, PA
01.2023 - Current
- Independent consulting practice providing strategic management, public affairs, and advancement services to nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
- Specialize in grant identification and writing, legislative advocacy, coalition building, crisis communications, and institutional strategic planning.
- Advise clients on public policy, regulatory compliance, and advocacy strategies
- Develop funding strategies and identify grant opportunities aligned with organizational goals
- Cultivate strategic partnerships and coalitions to advance client objectives
- Provide crisis communications support and stakeholder engagement strategies
CHIEF OF STAFF & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
CABRINI UNIVERSITY
Radnor, PA
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Senior advisor to President with P&L oversight and enterprise-wide transformation authority.
- Drove organizational efficiency, stakeholder alignment, and mission-critical initiatives across institution serving 2,000 students.
- Architected and executed comprehensive efficiency transformation, streamlining operations across academic and administrative units
- Led cross-functional change initiatives, securing buy-in from 200+ faculty, staff, and Board members
- Identified and capitalized on strategic opportunities in rapidly shifting higher education landscape
CHIEF OF STAFF & VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL RELATIONS
CABRINI UNIVERSITY
Radnor, PA
10.2014 - 06.2021
- Directed government relations, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs strategy.
- Built coalition partnerships and secured legislative support to advance institutional priorities.
- $3.8M in competitive grants secured through strategic government relations (2016–2021)
- $3.5M budget oversight across Communications, HR, and Presidential Office operations
- $24M capital program management in partnership with CFO; delivered on time, on budget
- Elevated institutional brand as primary media spokesperson and community liaison
ACTING PRESIDENT
CABRINI UNIVERSITY
Radnor, PA
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Assumed full executive authority during leadership transition.
- Led Cabinet, 5 VPs, and 3 Deans through critical budget cycle and major capital initiatives.
- $2.7M cost reduction through strategic realignment—achieved with minimal layoffs via executive salary reductions and operational restructuring
- $24M construction portfolio delivered while maintaining academic continuity and student experience
- $1.3M infrastructure grant secured through innovative public-private partnership (only award in county)
- Interim VP roles: Institutional Advancement (raised $100K at inaugural gala); Enrollment Management (12-person team)
Regional Director of Legislative Services
THE HOSPITAL AND HEALTHSYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA
03.2007 - 10.2014
- Developed and managed lobby network of 240 Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems for legislative, regulatory, and policy advocacy.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning, fundraising campaigns, and political engagement.
- Raised approximately $3 million for HAPAC and AHA PAC through strategic donor cultivation
- Served as health policy subject matter expert for regional and statewide coalitions
- Collaborated with Board of Directors and Regional Advisory Board on Advocacy Agenda Development
- Cultivated strategic relationships with hospital executives, trustees, physicians, and chambers of commerce
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Organization Development & Change
Cabrini University
Radnor, PAMaster of Business Administration (MBA) -
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science (BS) - Human Resource Management
Chestnut Hill College
Chestnut Hill, PASkills
- Multi-Initiative Project Management
- Government & Community Relations
- Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Crisis Management & Change Leadership
- Executive presence
- Judgment
- Integrity
- Emotional intelligence
- Work ethic
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives
- Political acumen
- Relationship-building skills
- Building and leading high-performing teams
- Mission-driven commitment to equity
- Community service
Websites
Areas Of Distinction
- Executive presence with strong judgment, integrity, emotional intelligence, and work ethic.
- Exceptional ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines.
- Political acumen and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Track record of building and leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
- Mission-driven commitment to equity, social justice, and community service.
Fundraising Highlights
- $3.8 million, in competitive grants secured from federal and state sources, 01/01/16 - 12/31/21
- $3.0 million, raised through political action committees for healthcare advocacy
- $1.3 million, public-private partnership grant
- $100,000+, inaugural gala scholarship fundraising in single event
Timeline
Higher Education Business Development Lead
IP CLEARING HOUSE LLC
11.2023 - Current
Principal & Founder
CAROLINA CONSULTING LLC
01.2023 - Current
CHIEF OF STAFF & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
CABRINI UNIVERSITY
06.2021 - 12.2022
ACTING PRESIDENT
CABRINI UNIVERSITY
06.2018 - 01.2019
CHIEF OF STAFF & VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL RELATIONS
CABRINI UNIVERSITY
10.2014 - 06.2021
Regional Director of Legislative Services
THE HOSPITAL AND HEALTHSYSTEM ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
03.2007 - 10.2014
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Organization Development & Change
Cabrini University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Human Resource Management
Chestnut Hill College