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Douglas Campbell

Director Of Finance And Grants Acquistion
Raleigh,NC

Summary

Douglas Campbell is a dynamic and results-driven finance leader based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with extensive experience driving financial and operational excellence within the nonprofit sector. At ChildFund International, Douglas has demonstrated a proven ability to optimize grants management, strategic pricing, and organizational growth initiatives that strengthen financial sustainability and impact.

With a strong background in financial analysis, strategic planning, and grant acquisition, Douglas has successfully managed and supported programs resulting in over $300 million in awarded funding. His leadership integrates analytical precision with strategic foresight—enhancing forecasting accuracy, improving cost efficiency, and aligning financial strategies with mission-driven objectives.

Douglas is known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams, design data-driven solutions, and streamline processes that enable organizations to achieve measurable, long-term results. Skilled in diverse financial platforms including SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Power BI, and Salesforce, he leverages technology to translate data into actionable insights that fuel organizational success.

A collaborative and forward-thinking professional, Douglas brings a global perspective to pricing strategies, funding acquisition, and program development—positioning organizations to thrive in competitive and evolving environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Grants Acquisition and Pricing Manager

ChildFund International
01.2020 - 01.2026
  • Developed budgets and cost proposals for new business across ChildFund’s country offices, ensuring alignment between the technical proposal and budgeting, and playing a key role in the cross-functional effort to improve cost recovery and financial management practices in the organization’s grants portfolio. As a core member of the Global Business Development team, this role championed team learning and continuous improvement through gathering information, conducting analyses, creating reports and visualizations, spearheading strategic initiatives and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.

Director, Board of Directors

North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance
01.2018 - 01.2021

Active in the areas of financial oversight, Hispanic outreach, and fundraising for an organization whose guiding mission is to empower, connect and support parents of children with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.

Director of Finance

Family Resource Center South Atlantic
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided expertise in the areas of accounts payable/receivable, federal and state grant and contract management and reporting, procurement, budgeting, oversight of data entry into Peachtree/Sage platform, performing financial analysis, payroll and other critical functions for a nonprofit organization serving the needs of the most vulnerable populations with programs and services that promote responsible fatherhood, strengthen family relationships, support formerly incarcerated individuals, and foster youth and early childhood development.

Business Manager

Judea Reform Congregation
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw the financial and business operations of the largest synagogue in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina, with special emphasis on serving the needs of members and lay leadership in a congregation comprised of 650 families.

Director of Finance and Operations

Nishio Conservation Studio
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Provided expertise in the areas of contracts management, procurement, budget, financial analysis, and payroll for a leading Asian art conservation company (specializing in the preservation of artifacts, monuments, and artworks) with diverse clients such as the Smithsonian Institution, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and Ackland Art Museum.

Director of Global Operations

Palladium: Make It Possible
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Drove and managed positive change for this global health organization specializing in reproductive health and HIV/AIDS education, policy, advocacy, and advancing the implementation of health management information systems (HMIS) worldwide. Led, developed, and motivated a staff of 20.
  • Oversaw a geographically diverse portfolio spanning 35+ countries.
  • Reinforced organizational efficiency and effectiveness by continually developing viable operational procedures and standards and continuously improving written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Improved customer experience by promoting a culture of proactive service.
  • Monitored compliance both internally and among subcontractors and grantees.

Deputy Director

FHI 360 (Family Health International)
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Coordinated all aspects of an $80M PREVENT Global Pandemic Threat Project operating in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Forged positive client, consultant, and subcontractor communications with pass-through recipients.
  • Ensured attainment of project deadlines and milestones.
  • Reviewed technical and financial content of reports to the funder (USAID), in partnership with other members of project’s senior management team.
  • Led a team of 8 technical, financial, and operational employees in daily project implementation.
  • Promoted from Senior Finance Manager (of $150M project) based on success and contributions.

Senior Project Administration Manager

RTI International
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw concurrent engagements with yearly revenue exceeding $50M.
  • Provided expert budget, operations, and contract management guidance on international projects in field offices worldwide.
  • Helped develop proposals, monitored compliance, and integrated overseas activities with domestic project management teams.
  • Ensured seamless technical and logistical project aspects by managing consultant/subcontractor assignments.
  • Coordinated smooth and effective donor-client communications and reporting.

Deputy Director

US-Ukraine Foundation
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw Community Partnerships Project (USAID-funded) focused on local government education and training for 1K+ cities and towns throughout Ukraine. Managed budgeting, financial tracking, publications and communications, and donor reporting.
  • Benefited hundreds of municipalities via training on topics such as budget reform, local tax revenue, transportation, economic development, and transparency.
  • Hosted foreign delegations of local government officials in communities throughout the US for training on effective city management.

Georgia Country Director/Southern Caucasus Director of Finance & Administration

Internews Network
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Managed project involving dozens of TV stations from Georgia and the Southern Caucasus in joint media production and a small grants program. Coordinated training of journalists and technical media experts. Coordinated financial operations for 3 offices.

Education

MA - International Affairs, Slavic/Hispanic Area Studies

American University School of International Service
Washington, DC

BA - Political Science, Finance

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Certificate of advanced study - Ukrainian/Russian

Kharkiv Karazin National University
Kharkiv, Ukraine

Skills

Grants Administration

Process Redesign & Improvement

Team Leadership & Motivation

Project & Program Management

Policy Development & Integration

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Knowledge of GAAP

Financial Management and Budget

Data visualization of KPIs

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Needs Assessment

Fluency and/or advanced proficiency in Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish languages

Certification

Grants Managementand Budgeting Training Program through Humentum

Timeline

Grants Acquisition and Pricing Manager

ChildFund International
01.2020 - 01.2026

Director of Finance

Family Resource Center South Atlantic
01.2019 - 01.2020

Director, Board of Directors

North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance
01.2018 - 01.2021

Business Manager

Judea Reform Congregation
01.2017 - 01.2019

Director of Finance and Operations

Nishio Conservation Studio
01.2013 - 01.2017

Director of Global Operations

Palladium: Make It Possible
01.2012 - 01.2013

Deputy Director

FHI 360 (Family Health International)
01.2010 - 01.2012

Senior Project Administration Manager

RTI International
01.2006 - 01.2010

Deputy Director

US-Ukraine Foundation
01.1999 - 01.2006

Georgia Country Director/Southern Caucasus Director of Finance & Administration

Internews Network
01.1996 - 01.1998

BA - Political Science, Finance

University of Southern Maine

Certificate of advanced study - Ukrainian/Russian

Kharkiv Karazin National University

MA - International Affairs, Slavic/Hispanic Area Studies

American University School of International Service

PRIOR EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Finance & Administration Manager Russia-Far East, Catholic Relief Services, Vladivostok, Russia

SPECIAL SKILLS AND LANGUAGES

Fluent in and Russian and Spanish, Proficient in Ukrainian. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Deltek/Costpoint, Sage, Oracle, QuickBooks, ShulCloud, Salesforce, Power BI
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