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Brian M. Barry

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 donorsundefined

Hobbies

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
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