Brian Springett
Zeeland,MI
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Foundation Giving
Muscular Dystrophy Association
02.2020 - Current
- Identify and Qualify grant opportunities for support.
- Facilitate philanthropic dialogue with foundations.
- Prepare and develop personalized grant proposals to fund MDA programs and services.
- Manage an annual portfolio of $750,000.
- Provide Stewardship to foundations.
District Manager
Muscular Dystrophy Association
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Provided direction and leadership toward the achievement of annual objectives and a budget of $700,000, while leading the team to success with MDA’s purpose, mission and strategy as guiding principles. In 2019, I lead the team to a 15% increase over budget.
- Successfully lead the team to engage new community partners and successfully increased new grant revenue, new FTB revenue, and new event revenue.
- Built new fundraising opportunities through community partners and individual donors.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans and successfully achieved business plan projections each month.
- Responsible for hiring, training and development of the staff, successfully on boarding a new Fundraiser and ensuring our office had a full team.
- Lead and participated in the execution of major fundraising programs, including the 6th largest MDA Muscle Walk, raising over $150,000 and increasing sponsor engagement by 20%.
- Engaged 30 new community partners to participate in annual fundraising programs and successfully built relationships to ensure future success.
District Director
Boy Scouts of America
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Provided leadership and direction for a geographical district that encompassed over 100 scouting units.
- Oversaw and supported the recruitment and development of effective volunteer committees within the district.
- Led efforts to achieve membership growth by implementing the council's membership plan and fostering new unit development.
- Worked with volunteers to support and enhance Scouting programs at the unit level.
- Created and executed an annual fundraising plan to solicit funds in support of the program.
Education
B.S. Degree - Social Sciences Education
Lake Superior State University
Sault Sainte Marie, MI12.2011
Skills
- Proficiency in Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office Suite, Candid, Canva
Affiliations
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout Award Recipient 2004
Timeline
Manager, Foundation Giving
Muscular Dystrophy Association
02.2020 - Current
District Manager
Muscular Dystrophy Association
03.2017 - 02.2020
District Director
Boy Scouts of America
07.2014 - 02.2017
B.S. Degree - Social Sciences Education
Lake Superior State University
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