Constantine Harrison
Corvallis
Summary
My name is Constantine Harrison and I'm a development professional with 10+ years of advancement experience and 5 years of additional sales experience. Throughout my career, I have had the ability to work on all sides of the industry, which has enhanced my knowledge and capabilities as a fundraiser. I've always had the drive to be self-sufficient in every role, but that has never interfered with my ability to collaborate with others. In fact, I pride myself on my ability to work alongside fellow development officers to secure gifts that best adhere to the wishes of our constituents. I consistently strive to make an early impact through boots on the ground fundraising efforts, qualifying new donors and ensuring timely asks are made. It's imperative to me that I am consistently thinking of new ways to enhance fundraising practices, so I can contribute to the betterment of my workplace.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development, College of Business Oregon State
University Foundation
06.2025 - Current
- Managed a portfolio of 110 donors for SDSU's College of Business.
- Secured major gifts at the $50,000+ level to fund scholarships, programs, faculty positions and capital initiatives on campus.
- Raised over $1,000,000 in my first 6 months for multiple schools and units.
- Worked alongside our Dean and Senior Director of Development to develop strategies and raise funds for essential campaign initiatives.
- Collaborated with other development teams to secure major gifts for OSU Athletics and University Initiatives.
Associate Director of Development, PSFA & URAD San
Diego State University
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed a portfolio of 150 donors for SDSU's College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts and University Relations and Development.
- Secured major gifts at the $50,000+ level to fund scholarships, programs, faculty positions and capital initiatives on campus.
- Extensive knowledge of planned giving and the means in which donors can make charitable gifts through their estates.
- Generated grant proposals for foundations seeking to fund initiatives within my purview.
Direct Response Manager
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw Annual Giving for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, raising $2.5 million in one fiscal year.
- Qualified major gift donors at the $25,000 level and worked with MGO's to move them through the cultivation process.
- Launched Endangered Species Day, SDZWA's first giving day, raising $100,000 in a 24 hour period.
- Oversaw the development of annual appeals for capital initiatives, conservation efforts and educational projects.
Project Manager for Strategic Affairs Southern
Methodist University
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Developed campaign strategies for SMU's $1.15 billion Unbridled Campaign and $1.5 billion Ignited campaign.
- Oversaw recruitment, donor relations, stewardship and event management for SMU's highest level campaign committees.
- Created proposals for capital initiatives and innovative programs on campus.
- Developed marketing and branding strategies for campaign initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Arizona State University
05-2012
Skills
- Campaign Development
- Major Gifts Fundraising
- Qualification
- Annual Giving
- CRM Management
- Grant Writing
- Proposal Development
- Planned Giving
- Appeal Oversight
- Organizational Development
- Sales
Timeline
Director of Development, College of Business Oregon State
University Foundation
06.2025 - Current
Associate Director of Development, PSFA & URAD San
Diego State University
08.2022 - 06.2025
Direct Response Manager
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
07.2021 - 07.2022
Project Manager for Strategic Affairs Southern
Methodist University
07.2015 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Arizona State University