Brian M. Barry
Chief Development Officer
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Result-driven Advancement professional qualified by 20 years of visible achievements in nonprofit and organizational development. A leader with a stellar track record of superior performance in donor cultivation, stewardship, events management/assessment, and development. Outstanding leader and relationship builder who is looking to take my passion for Catholic education to the next level.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
Catholic Partnership Schools
Camden, NJ
07.2017 - Current
- Responsible for $4.5 million of contributions annually.
- Oversaw all aspects of Advancement effort including annual giving, alumni relations and special events.
- Strong history of closing major gifts from $10,000 to $1,000,000.
- Work closely with all departments within the organization, including leadership, finance, academics and Board development/cultivation.
- Organizational lead for developing new initiatives to position CPS for future success.
- Developed new donor relationships in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Development & Operations Director
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Established new and innovative advancement initiatives to expand organizational reach.
- Lead a team of 8 full time and 20 part time staff.
- Responsible for major gift and grant/government relations.
- Diversified philanthropic efforts.
- Create a more systematic approach to fundraising, which has a center around sustainable giving.
Business Development Director
Always Advancing
Morrisville, PA
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Oversaw strategic partnerships to develop business worldwide.
- Worked with senior leadership within worldwide organizations to identify and solve problems.
- Responsible for individual sales in excess of $10 million dollars.
- Increased sales 20% in 2 years.
Director of Development and Community Relations
Katz JCC
Margate, NJ
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Responsible for stewarding and closing Major Gifts from $5,000 though $2 million.
- Increased annual giving by 18% over 3 years.
- Lead a team of 6 full time staff.
- Effectively adapted to a new giving community.
Director of Institutional Advancement
Saint John Neumann High School
Philadelphia, PA
07.2001 - 06.2007
- Lead a team of 5 in the department.
- Increased all areas of fundraising (annual appeal, major gifts and event revenue).
- Secured the largest single gift in school history ($1.2 million dollars).
- Facilitated all aspects of the Advancement team, including Alumni Relations, Annual Giving Campaign, marketing and Major Gifts Page.
Education
MS - Educational & Organizational Leadership
Neumann University
Aston, PA 01.2000 - 05.2001
BBA - Marketing & Management
Northwood University
08.1994 - 05.1999
Skills
Notable interpersonal skills; capacity to relate to all levels of management, staff and donorsStrong understanding of the philanthropic community in the Philadelphia RegionRecognized for outstanding work ethic, integrity, thoroughness and commitment to organizational goals
Motivator and leader with ability to make others thrive
An entrepreneurial spirit that is always looking for new and interesting opportunities to bring to the organizationHobbies
Golf
Peloton Cycling
Keeping up with my 4 yo daughter Maddie
Timeline
Development Director
Catholic Partnership Schools
07.2017 - Current
Development & Operations Director
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia
03.2012 - 05.2017
Business Development Director
Always Advancing
01.2010 - 02.2012
Director of Development and Community Relations
Katz JCC
07.2007 - 12.2010
Director of Institutional Advancement
Saint John Neumann High School
07.2001 - 06.2007
MS - Educational & Organizational Leadership
Neumann University
01.2000 - 05.2001
BBA - Marketing & Management
Northwood University
08.1994 - 05.1999