Duane Early
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic Chief Development Officer with ABWE, renowned for spearheading innovative fundraising strategies that resulted in record-setting donations. Expert in strategic planning and relationship building, I successfully cultivated partnerships and engaged donors, enhancing organizational growth and mission impact. Proven leader in team development and market analysis, driving successful capital campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Development Officer
ABWE
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
06.2016 - Current
- Pastor and church planter, Wheaton, Illinois, and Cary, N.C. 1984-1995
- Led ABWE team in Ukraine, expanding membership from eight to 24 adult missionaries.
Founded Church Ministries Institute, serving as President to oversee operations.
Increased student enrollment to 800, enhancing educational outreach and impact. - Scaled ABWE ministry from 41 to 121 adult missionaries throughout Europe and Middle East while serving as Regional Director
- ABWE Vice President of Global Operations, 2007-2016, managing 1000 personnel globally
- Serve as Vice President of Strategic Partnership and Chief Development Officer since 2016
- Led strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals with mission-driven objectives.
- Directed fundraising campaigns to secure financial support for various projects.
- Managed teams in executing operational plans that support organizational growth.
- Facilitated training sessions to develop staff skills and enhance team performance.
- Provided strategic direction for annual giving campaigns aimed at engaging new donors.
- Partnered with internal departments on projects involving donor relations or stewardship initiatives
- Collaborated with board members to pinpoint major gift prospects and secure contributions.
- Nurtured strong relationships with board members, donors, prospects, and philanthropic community to prioritize institution's financial needs
- Executed outreach initiatives including speaking engagements and networking events to enhance awareness of organizational mission
- Assisted in developing comprehensive budgets for all departmental operations.
- Developed processes and procedures for tracking donations and analyzing data related to giving trends.
- Coordinated with marketing staff to develop promotional materials for various campaigns.
- Reviewed current policies and procedures related to philanthropy programs in order to ensure compliance.
- Developed and implemented innovative fundraising strategies to increase donor engagement.
- Maintained an up-to-date database containing detailed profiles of current and prospective supporters.
- Developed and implemented long and short-term strategic plans.
- Developed tailored communications directed at individual donors based on interests and giving history.
- Managed a team of development professionals responsible for researching, cultivating, and stewarding donors.
- Spearheaded social media campaigns, created impactful marketing materials, executed engaging in-person fundraisers, and acted as articulate, enthusiastic, and visible spokesperson.
- Planned, mobilized, and managed development programs that attracted record-setting donations for non-profit institutions, allowing unprecedented expansion of services.
Education
Master of Divinity - 68 hours completed
Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
Allen Park, MI05-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral And Theology
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA05-1982
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Fundraising strategy
- Donor relations
- Program development
- Team leadership
- Market analysis
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Training and development
- Board relations
- Social media strategy
- Capital campaigns
- Partnership development
- Major gifts solicitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget management
- Nonprofit management
Timeline
Chief Development Officer
ABWE
06.2016 - Current
Master of Divinity - 68 hours completed
Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral And Theology
Clarks Summit University
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