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James Sullivan

James Sullivan

Pacifica,CA

Summary

Dynamic non-profit leader with 35 years at The Salvation Army, excelling in fundraising and relationship cultivation. Successfully raised $2-4M annually while supervising diverse social service programs. Ability to create and carry out donor cultivation program. Proven expertise in grant writing and storytelling, driving impactful community initiatives and enhancing donor engagement through strategic partnerships and compelling communication.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

The Salvation Army, San Francisco Harbor Light Center
06.2025 - Current

Serve as Executive Director for large inner city non-profit organization with annual budget of $7M. Licensed programs include 40 bed Recovery Wellness Services (detox); 100 bed Residential Substance abuse treatment program; 30 family Harbor House Emergency Family Shelter, and Mobile Street outreach. Fundraising of $2M annually.

Salvation Army Officer

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
06.1991 - Current

Supervised social services and religious programs in various communities throughout California, Oregon, Idaho and Utah for a total of 35 years. Experienced non profit leader in a variety of responsibilities including:

Homeless shelters (6 -Salem, OR; Nampa, ID; Monterey, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Oakland CA; SF, CA)

Transitional Housing Centers (2-Monterey, CA; SLC, UT)

Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Centers (2 Salt Lake City, UT; SF, CA)

Licensed Child Development/Day Care Centers (3-Nampa, ID; Monterey, CA; Gresham, OR)

Licensed After School Youth Centers (4-Salem, OR; Nampa, ID; Monterey, CA; SLC, CA)

Vocational Training Programs (2-Oakland, CA)

Summer Camp (Nevada City, CA)

Homeless Street Outreach Teams (2-Oakland & SF, CA)

Divisional Secretary for Alameda County

The Salvation Army Del Oro Division
06.2018 - 01.2024

Supervise 4 Salvation Army Community Centers throughout Alameda County, CA (Oakland area) and all social service operations. $8M Annual budget included Family Emergency Shelter; Child Development Center, development of new vocational training programs (CNA-nursing; Construction) and daily Mobile Street Outreach programs.

Raised $4M annually. Worked with Advisory Board leadership to develop two large annual fundraising events raising $700K annually. Launched $10M Capital Campaign to expand homeless and vocational training housing programs.

Education

Master of Arts - Missional Leadership

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa
05-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management

Northwest Nazarene College
Nampa, ID
05-1988

Skills

  • Fundraising Skills include:
  • Donor Centered Approach
  • Relationship Cultivation
  • Donor Retention
  • Corporate Partnerships
  • Liaison to Planned Giving
  • Strong Storytelling & Communication
  • Direct mail planning
  • Grant writing and Proposal Development
  • Special event planning
  • Working with Advisory and Volunteer Boards
  • Public relations
  • Capital Campaigns

Timeline

Administrator

The Salvation Army, San Francisco Harbor Light Center
06.2025 - Current

Divisional Secretary for Alameda County

The Salvation Army Del Oro Division
06.2018 - 01.2024

Salvation Army Officer

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
06.1991 - Current

Master of Arts - Missional Leadership

Northwest Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration and Management

Northwest Nazarene College