ROBERT J. WALSH
Spring Hill
Summary
Experienced with development operations, focusing on process optimization and team management. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving skills to drive operational success. Track record of enhancing efficiency, implementing software systems, and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Development Operations
Asbury Foundation
Frederick, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Leads operations for 9 foundations generating $12.5M+ annually.
- Oversee $12.5M+ revenue operations with enhanced forecasting and reporting accuracy.
- Strengthened donor pipeline systems, resulting in sustained revenue growth
- Led CRM consolidation across multiple entities, increasing data reliability and operational efficiency
- Co-led execution of enterprise strategy across multi-entity system, enhancing alignment and reducing delivery timelines
- Developed KPI dashboards, increasing performance visibility across leadership teams
- Ensured compliance across all grants and regulatory reporting requirements
Director of Internal Operations
AdventHealth Foundation
Tampa, FL
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Led system-wide CRM integration, enhancing donor engagement and operational efficiency
- Delivered monthly KPI and financial reporting, improving executive decision-making speed
- Aligned operations across 7 entities, improving coordination and performance consistency
- Managed operations across 7 foundations, ensuring alignment and effectiveness.
- Cultivated a performance culture among distributed teams, fostering accountability and engagement.
- Strengthened governance support for boards and executive leadership
Gift Record Specialist
New York Presbyterian
New York, NY
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Led initiatives in nonprofit and healthcare organizations, enhancing operations, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.
- Developed and implemented new database systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve financial reconciliation.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying areas for improvement to optimize resource allocation.
Education
No Degree - Healthcare Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Fundraising Strategy
- Grant Management
- Donor Management
- Financial Management
- Revenue Growth
- Strategic Execution
- Cross-Functional Alignment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Operations Leadership
- Team Development
- Systems Integration
- Grant management
Affiliations
Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
Certification
- Certified in Nonprofit Accounting
- Blackbaud Certified User
- Certified in Nonprofit Data Analytics
LEADERSHIP & OPERATING STYLE
- Co-Pilot Leadership: Trusted strategic partner to executives and boards, contributing to both vision and execution
- Player-Coach: Hands-on leader who builds systems while actively contributing to outcomes in lean environments
- Integrator: Aligns operations, finance, and program execution into cohesive, high-performing systems
- People-Centered Leader: Develops high-performing teams through mentorship, accountability, and professional growth
BOARD & EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
- Regularly prepare and deliver operational and financial updates for executive leadership and governing boards.
- Serve as a visible ambassador to donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
- Experienced in navigating complex stakeholder environments across nonprofit, healthcare, and civic sectors
Timeline
Director of Development Operations
Asbury Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Director of Internal Operations
AdventHealth Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2021
Gift Record Specialist
New York Presbyterian
01.1999 - 01.2009
No Degree - Healthcare Management
Northeastern University