CHRISTOPHER BARBER
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic fundraising professional with a proven track record at Metanoia Consultant Group, driving a 30% revenue increase through innovative grant proposals and strategic partnerships. Expert in donor cultivation and event planning, I excel in leading teams and enhancing community engagement to achieve impactful results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Fundraising
Metanoia Consultant Group
Atlanta
01.2022 - Current
- Secured new funding streams through tailored grant proposals, increasing annual revenue by 30% for client organizations.
- Revamped community outreach events, including 'Rock the Block' and 'Youth Initiative,' boosting donor engagement by 40%.
- Spearheaded self-sustainability initiatives, decreasing non-profits' dependence on government funding by 25%.
- Delivered strategic training for development staff to improve skills in identifying and securing major donor relationships.
- Collaborated with board members to recruit and onboard executive staff, enhancing organizational leadership and performance.
Fundraiser Manager
Donorworx Inc.
Atlanta
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Achieved and exceeded fundraising targets across multiple campaigns, driving an average 20% year-over-year growth.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with major donors, securing multi-year commitments totaling $1.2M.
- Designed and implemented innovative donor communication strategies, increasing retention rates by 15%.
- Developed promotional materials that increased visibility of supported causes, driving higher donor participation.
- Organized team-building initiatives to enhance staff morale and foster cross-functional collaboration across North America.
Founder & Executive Director
The Well of Hope and Restoration, Inc.
Columbia
05.2010 - 09.2018
- Raised over $2M in funding to support community programs addressing addiction recovery and family restoration.
- Established and nurtured strategic partnerships with local businesses, faith-based organizations, and community leaders to enhance community engagement.
- Led successful marketing campaigns that increased program visibility and participant enrollment by 30%.
- Created and implemented innovative outreach initiatives, including B2B and B2C campaigns, to significantly increase community support and program awareness.
- Recruited, trained, and managed team of five full-time employees and over 20 volunteers, cultivating a cohesive and motivated workforce that effectively delivered programs.
Development Manager
Teen Challenge International
Brooklyn
04.2000 - 11.2009
- Designed and executed fundraising strategies that generated $1.8M in annual revenue.
- Cultivated strategic donor relationships, resulting in a 25% increase in repeat donations.
- Coordinated high-profile events and marketing campaigns, increasing donor contributions and enhancing community awareness.
- Established community programs with local schools to combat drug abuse and gang violence, impacting over 5,000 youth annually.
- Supervised administrative and volunteer staff, ensuring efficient operations and effective program delivery.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Management
Aurora Community College
Aurora, CO05-1987
Skills
- Fundraising and development
- Major donor cultivation
- Strategic partnerships
- CRM and donor management
- Event planning and execution
- Project management
- Budget oversight
- Stakeholder engagement
- Volunteer and staff leadership
- Training and development
- Fundraising software expertise
- Social media management
- Donor cultivation
- Grant writing
Technical Skills
- Raisers Edge
- Blackbaud
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Constant Contact
- Adobe Photoshop
- Social Media Platforms
Timeline
Senior Manager, Fundraising
Metanoia Consultant Group
01.2022 - Current
Fundraiser Manager
Donorworx Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2021
Founder & Executive Director
The Well of Hope and Restoration, Inc.
05.2010 - 09.2018
Development Manager
Teen Challenge International
04.2000 - 11.2009
Associate Degree - Business Management
Aurora Community College