Vice President of Development
Resume:
Bob Belknap
Louisville, KY 40291
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Objective: A dynamic, creative, and top-performing nonprofit executive seeking a challenging position showcasing my leadership, resource management, and fundraising skills.
Core Strengths:
Team Player Volunteer Management
Major Gifts and Planned Giving High energy, passionate, creative professional
Ability to “close the deal” Skilled in Special Events
Board Development Experienced in Annual Giving and Donor Management
Budget Management Strong oral and written communication
Professional Experience:
American Printing House for the Blind April 2013-Present
VP of Development
Increased fundraising from under $400,000 to over $1,800,000 per year.
Managed Charitable Gift Annuities in excess of $7,200,000.
Developed a major gifts/planned giving program averaging $500,000 per year.
Conducted a wealth assessment on all donors; identifying potential Major Gift donors for personal visits.
Increased APH’s free print/braille book program serving blind preschool children from 400 to 1,750 families. Increased the Reader’s Digest Members from 600 to 4,000.
Planned and implemented 6 “friend-raising” events each year.
Supervised a $1,000,000 “Indoor Navigation” project for the Louisville Airport, Expo Center, Convention Center, Louisville Metro Government, and 30 other buildings.
USA Cares August 2010-April 2013
VP of Marketing & Development
Increased revenue from $990,000 to over $3,000,000 per year.
Established an endowment fund and planned giving strategy.
Wrote and received over $1.1 million in grants.
Working with over 400 volunteers, planned, and implemented 24 local and national events and campaigns.
Used all aspects of social media to increase USA Cares profile.
Big Brothers Big Sisters May 2004-August 2010
Branch Director
Increased operating budget from $98,000 to $342,000 annually.
Wrote and received grants in excess of $850,000 over a six year period.
Expanded the donor database from 2,700 to 33,400.
Increased mentoring program from 53 to 388 children per year.
Initiated several new programs to meet the needs of the community: Mentoring Military Children, Mentoring Children with Disabilities, and Mentoring Children of the Incarcerated.
Orion Food System June 2003-May 2004
Regional Director of Franchise Development
Managed the Franchise Development of 15 Food concepts for 121 Franchisees in a three state territory of Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Oversaw a team of six people.
Responsible for the sales, financial qualifications, equipment installation, training, and in-store operations of each of the 121 restaurants.
Sold 14 Franchises and opened 16 restaurants.
Increased territory sales by 13% over previous year.
JPL Management – Burger King July 1994-June 2003
Director of Operations
Duties included P & L, operations, marketing, staffing, and training for 21 Burger King restaurants and 53 Blimpie Sub sandwich restaurants. Supervised five Burger King District Managers and one Blimpie District Manager.
Opened seven Burger King Restaurants and 53 Blimpie Restaurants in nine years.
Increased profits by an average of 5% year over year.
Decreased Management turnover by 62%.
Military Service August 1983-July 1994
Logistics Officer
Education:
BA from Western Kentucky University
Certifications and Skills:
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Certified Fundraising Manager (CFRM), Certified Grant Writer (CGW). Skilled in the use of: Microsoft Office, Sales Force, Donor Perfect, Raiser’s Edge, Constant Contact, Wealth Engine, Foundation Directory Online, Foundation Search, and Crescendo Planned Giving software.
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