Bridget Branch
Las Vegas
Summary
Business development and community engagement leader with 20+ years of experience driving revenue growth, managing budgets, building strategic partnerships, and cultivating long-term client relationships across nonprofit, government, and financial services sectors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Relationship Consultant
Love They Need
Las Vegas
07.2025 - Current
- Founded and operate a social impact consulting platform providing business development, partnership strategy, and donor cultivation services to nonprofits and small businesses.
- Advise organizations on revenue diversification, sponsorship development, and stakeholder engagement strategies to improve financial sustainability.
- Develop and manage client engagement plans, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and founders.
- Lead community outreach and brand positioning initiatives using storytelling campaigns that increase program visibility and partner acquisition.
- Facilitate cross-sector partnerships between nonprofits, corporations, and community organizations to expand service delivery and funding opportunities.
Director of Programs
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Directed organization-wide programs and operations, overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Led community outreach and school district partnerships, recruiting 100% of the local senior class into programming and significantly expanding program reach.
- Designed and executed initiatives that increased student participation, corporate engagement, and community visibility.
- Managed staff recruitment, performance management, and professional development, building a high-performing team culture.
- Partnered with corporate sponsors, educators, and community leaders to develop new programming and funding opportunities.
- Monitored program expenses and operational efficiency to maximize impact per dollar invested.
Special Project Relationship Manager
Texas PACE Authority
Dallas
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led business development and community partnership initiatives across Dallas County, targeting minority-owned businesses and underserved commercial districts.
- Built strategic relationships with chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, corporations, and trade associations to expand program adoption.
- Served as liaison to county leadership, Commissioners, and court staff to advance intergovernmental projects and policy alignment.
- Executed outreach campaigns introducing new commercial financing tools, increasing property owner engagement and deal pipeline.
- Strengthened stakeholder trust and positioned the organization as a primary financing resource for sustainable development projects.
Regional Program Director
Texas PACE Authority
Dallas
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed regional operations and market expansion for North Texas, serving as primary executive representative to municipalities, developers, and lenders.
- Built and managed long-term relationships with government agencies, community leaders, and private-sector partners.
- Designed and led strategic marketing and outreach programs that expanded service coverage into multiple cities and counties.
- Developed annual regional business plans, partnership targets, and outreach budgets to drive adoption and revenue growth.
- Planned and executed large-scale stakeholder events, managing vendors, sponsorships, and speaker coordination.
- Increased program utilization through targeted presentations, relationship management, and deal facilitation.
Director of Development
Susan G. Komen
Las Vegas
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led fundraising strategy, donor relations, sponsorship development, and grant acquisition efforts for regional operations.
- Managed fundraising and development budgets, forecasting revenue and allocating resources across programs and events.
- Cultivated major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation partners, securing multi-year funding commitments.
- Directed the full grant lifecycle including RFP/RFA development, review, award distribution, and compliance tracking.
- Produced high-profile fundraising events in partnership with vendors, sponsors, and community organizations, increasing revenue and brand visibility.
VP, Relationship Manager
Bank of America
Las Vegas
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Managed a portfolio of commercial and high-net-worth clients, delivering customized banking, lending, and investment solutions.
- Drove new business development through referrals, networking, and strategic community outreach initiatives across Nevada.
- Built long-term client relationships through consultative financial planning, risk assessment, and portfolio strategy.
- Consistently exceeded revenue growth, retention, and client satisfaction targets.
- Partnered with internal product teams to structure complex credit and investment solutions.
- Served as trusted advisor to business owners and executives on cash flow management, expansion planning, and capital structuring.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Services, Human Services Administration
Kaplan University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Business Development Strategy
- Revenue Growth & Pipeline Development
- Partnership & Sponsorship Acquisition
- Opportunity Sourcing & Market Expansion
- Grant Research & Funding Development
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
- Resource Allocation & Financial Analysis
- Performance Optimization & KPI Tracking
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
- Cross-Sector Partnership Development
- Team Leadership, Training & Mentorship
- Strategic Program Design & Implementation
- Program & Policy Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Customer / Client Needs Assessment
Timeline
Founder & Relationship Consultant
Love They Need
07.2025 - Current
Director of Programs
Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada
01.2024 - 07.2025
Special Project Relationship Manager
Texas PACE Authority
01.2022 - 01.2024
Regional Program Director
Texas PACE Authority
01.2017 - 01.2022
Director of Development
Susan G. Komen
01.2015 - 01.2017
VP, Relationship Manager
Bank of America
01.2000 - 01.2015
Bachelor's degree - Human Services, Human Services Administration
Kaplan University