Tracy A. Kirby
Columbus,OH
Summary
Energized, results-driven nonprofit executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and development operations. Proven success in building high-performance teams, managing impactful campaigns, and cultivating partnerships to drive mission-aligned goals. Skilled at collaborating with donors, media, cross-functional teams, and community stakeholders to strengthen organizational impact and increase visibility.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Advancement
Alvis, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Lead the organization’s Advancement and development strategy, driving growth and impact for programs serving 8,000-10,000 people annually
- Oversee all aspects of fundraising, marketing, social media, and volunteer engagement to support Alvis’s mission and strategic goals
- Achieved a 300% increase in funds raised over three years by implementing donor cultivation strategies, capital campaigns, and planned giving initiatives
- Launched and managed two capital campaigns within three years, expanding reentry and recovery housing options for vulnerable populations
- Directed a comprehensive website and social media strategy overhaul, significantly increasing online engagement and donor reach
- Increased annual volunteers by 50% with a focused approach on building corporate partnerships, enhancing community support and engagement
Executive Director
Upper Arlington Community Foundation
01.2015 - 06.2021
- Led financial, programmatic, and operational strategy for the foundation, driving innovation across donor relations, board engagement, and strategic partnerships
- Oversaw event planning, grant administration, marketing, and community relations to strengthen community impact and support
- Transformed fundraising operations to increase revenue by 400% over five years through strategic planned giving and major donor engagement initiatives
- Created the innovative Good Neighbor Fund, which delivered $70,000 in support to families and local businesses in one year
- Built strong community alliances, raising $150,000 for local projects, including a veterans’ plaza, enhancing the foundation’s role as a community builder
Senior Director, Resource Development
National Church Residences
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Directed the development and implementation of a transformative philanthropic strategy across four healthcare sites
- Established innovative donor recognition structures and led a centralized approach to fundraising that built stronger executive relationships and drove substantial growth
- Established a foundation board and two donor societies, fostering a more inclusive culture of giving and improving long-term donor engagement
- Developed and executed a planned giving program featuring real estate charitable gift annuities and charitable gift annuities, resulting in a 300% increase in fundraising dollars
Senior Director, Development
College of Education & Human Ecology, The Ohio State University
01.2004 - 12.2010
- Led comprehensive campaign strategy across the College of Education & Human Ecology, engaging alumni, foundations, corporations, and friends
- Transformed donor engagement practices and led a successful $55M capital campaign to support impactful research and educational projects
- Delivered consistently high campaign results, including achieving 163% of fundraising targets and closing a $9M campaign in a single month to support the OSU Reading Recovery program
- Partnered with faculty to design and fund transformative programs such as the $5M Early Childhood Training Center, enhancing educational outcomes and donor engagement
Assistant Director of Development
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
01.2002 - 01.2004
Campaign Manager
Wexner Center Foundation
07.1999 - 12.2001
Development Manager
Michigan State University
01.1995 - 07.1999
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Skills
- Fundraising & Donor Relations
- Budget & Financial Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Team Leadership & Development
- Major Gift Cultivation & Solicitation
- Negotiation & Partnership Building
Training
- Crescendo Planned Giving Conference
- PAHSA Fundraising Summit
- Big Ten Development Conference
- Senn Delaney Culture Shaping Program
- Big Ten Fundraiser’s Institute
- CASE Gift Planning for Major Gift Officers
- CASE Workshop for Newcomers in Development
Community Service
- Member, Upper Arlington Rotary, 2011-present
- Board Member, Upper Arlington Rotary, 2014-2016
Timeline
Vice President of Advancement
Alvis, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Executive Director
Upper Arlington Community Foundation
01.2015 - 06.2021
Senior Director, Resource Development
National Church Residences
01.2011 - 12.2014
Senior Director, Development
College of Education & Human Ecology, The Ohio State University
01.2004 - 12.2010
Assistant Director of Development
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
01.2002 - 01.2004
Campaign Manager
Wexner Center Foundation
07.1999 - 12.2001
Development Manager
Michigan State University
01.1995 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
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