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Perry Landman

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Fundraising leader with 12+ years experience developing high-performing teams and partnerships in in support of sustainable development and social justice. Expertise in business development, partner experience, strategic planning, donor communications and operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Institutional Partnerships

City Harvest
05.2021 - Current
  • Lead six-person team responsible for generating $13m+ in annual revenue from foundation, corporate, and government partners
  • Directly manage portfolio of 50+ high-value partners and prospects, securing 5 seven-figure gifts over two-year period
  • Work closely with Chief Executive Officer and program leadership on donor engagement and project management
  • Implemented new pipeline development and partner engagement strategies, sustaining 30% increase over pre-pandemic revenue
  • Provide guidance and oversight on donor communications and deliverables, including org-wide resources

Deputy Director

UNICEF USA
08.2016 - 05.2021
  • Led new three-person Business Development function responsible for diversifying foundation revenue for UNICEF global programs
  • Secured $24m+ over 4 years, including new partnerships with the Rockefeller Foundation, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and Stavros Niarchos Foundation
  • Developed five-year growth plan as part of organizational strategic planning; supported roll-out of new systems (e.g. Blackbaud CRM)
  • Worked closely with UNICEF leadership and global program teams to socialize new business strategies and provide coaching on cultivation and stewardship

Foundation & Corporate Relations

Rainforest Alliance
07.2011 - 08.2016
  • Managed portfolio of 50+ foundation and corporate partners—including Citi, Bloomberg, Ford Foundation
  • Worked closely with global program staff on project design and management, leading on all project proposals and reporting
  • Developed new systems to enhance collaboration between programs and development, utilizing Salesforce and Microsoft Sharepoint

Citizen Philanthropist Associate

Citizen Effect
08.2010 - 07.2011

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs And History

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Business development
  • Partnership management
  • Project management (PMD Pro Certification)
  • Grant and copywriting
  • Team building and development
  • Strategic planning

Timeline

Director, Institutional Partnerships

City Harvest
05.2021 - Current

Deputy Director

UNICEF USA
08.2016 - 05.2021

Foundation & Corporate Relations

Rainforest Alliance
07.2011 - 08.2016

Citizen Philanthropist Associate

Citizen Effect
08.2010 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs And History

George Washington University
Perry Landman