Patrick Connelly
Higganum,Connecticut
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in fundraising, team supervision, program and facility development and building relationships that drive organizational growth. Successful in developing innovative strategies and managing multimillion-dollar budgets, resulting in impactful outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Development
Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Hartford, CT
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
- Cultivated relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.
- Supervised a team of fundraising professionals including Grant Manager and Annual Fund Manager.
- Managed the coordination of special events such as peer to peer Giving Day and Legacy of Leadership Event.
Owner/ Operator
Connelly Consulting Group
Plantsville, CT
03.2007 - Current
- Created and presented professional sessions on youth safety, program management, staff supervision, volunteer engagement, and development strategies at conferences across the country.
- Provided training and strategic planning support for dozens of youth service organizations across the country.
Senior Director of Program Advancement
Valley Shore YMCA Inc
Westbrook, CT
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Recruited volunteers and led the 18 month Youth Safety Task Force that created the Board approved Youth Safety Policies and Procedures
- Planned and led the staff portion of annual giving campaign; developed the messaging, creating all of the materials and making personal asks
- Coauthored successful grant proposals to several foundations including Community Foundation of Middlesex County, Rockfall Foundation and more.
Camp Manager
Girl Scouts Of Connecticut
Hartford, CT
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided leadership to 8 day and 2 resident camps
- Planned and led first statewide all camp training for approximately 400 staff, on topics of safety, mandated reporting and more
- Personally interviewed and screened most of camp staff and volunteers
Senior Program Director
Northern Middlesex YMCA
Middletown, CT
09.2009 - 05.2013
- $2m budget responsibilities included finance, membership development & retention, marketing & promotion, and program development & management
- Led the staff portion of the annual support campaign
- Led a $100,000 volunteer based capital project to build and amphitheatre. Recruited volunteers, led the committee, developed the strategies and all of the materials and made personal asks
Outdoor Center Director
Northern Middlesex YMCA
Middletown, CT
01.2001 - 08.2009
- Responsible for all phases of leading and managing the YMCA Camp Ingersoll Outdoor Center including a budget of $1,000,000
- Responsibilities included hiring, training, supervising staff, facility improvement, program development, marketing, fundraising, volunteer development, and long range planning
- Between 2001-2009 increased operating budget from $670k to $970k and enrollment from 1990 slots filled to 2400 filled
Child Care Director/ Membership Director
Southington - Cheshire YMCA
Southington, CT
11.1997 - 01.2001
- Expanded school age program by adding two state licensed locations
- Hired and trained all staff about youth development, state laws and mandating reporting requirements
Education
Master of Science - Energy & Environmental Management
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT2014
International Initiatives
YMCA of USA Faculty
1999
References
- Denise Learned, CEO, Camp Hazen YMCA 860.526.9529
- Bridget Tyrey- CEO, Gateway Hemophilia Association, St. Louis, MO 314.482.5973
- Tony Sharillo, CEO, Valley Shore YMCA 860.301.5431
- Jason Letendre- Risk Management Dir., Rochester YMCA- 585.797.3161
Accomplishments
- Led Child Abuse Safety Task Force at Valley Shore YMCA
- Day Camp Task Force- part of the small team that wrote the manual for the YMCA Day Camp Director Course
- Keynote presenter at NE YMCA Camp Conference in 2013 & 2017
- Published several magazine articles about Character in Camping
Certification
- ARC Adult & Child CPR, First Aid with AED Instructor
- High Ropes Facilitator
- State of CT Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor
Timeline
Director of Development
Girl Scouts of Connecticut
02.2024 - Current
Senior Director of Program Advancement
Valley Shore YMCA Inc
09.2015 - 03.2019
Camp Manager
Girl Scouts Of Connecticut
04.2014 - 08.2015
Senior Program Director
Northern Middlesex YMCA
09.2009 - 05.2013
Owner/ Operator
Connelly Consulting Group
03.2007 - Current
Outdoor Center Director
Northern Middlesex YMCA
01.2001 - 08.2009
Child Care Director/ Membership Director
Southington - Cheshire YMCA
11.1997 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Energy & Environmental Management
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts - History
Charter Oak State College
International Initiatives
YMCA of USA Faculty
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