Executive Digital Marketing
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JUSTIN COLEMAN, CFRE
NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE
Accomplished executive with a 25-year history of driving not-for-profit and educational missions through fundraising, leadership, and sound execution. Strong performer who collaboratively establishes goals with Boards of Directors, sets strategic direction for the organization, and specializes in major gift solicitations of $25k- $5M. Brand ambassador who promotes the organization’s mission and vision, builds vast networks, and inspires people to volunteer and give. PROFILE
Director of Development
The Salvation Army/ Orange County, Ca / 2018-Present Currently responsible for raising operating and capital funds for Orange County including the coordination of all the development staff with responsibility for providing consultation and services to all Corps in the division including public relations, annual fund, major gifts, grant writing, volunteer department, capital campaigns, and planned giving.
Manage and collaborate with a team of ten direct report staff along with the oversite of a 30,000 household database.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a personal portfolio of 150 major gift donors with a giving range of $25k-$250K yearly.
Repsonsible for overall fundraising revenue of $10 million consisting of major gifts, direct mail, digital marketing, and special events.
Presently serving as Campaign Manager for $20 million Center of Hope initiative to break ground in Spring 2021 – 625 bed emergency and supportive housing campus for homeless in throughout Orange County.
Handle all community affiars and public relations for TSA-OC. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Philanthropy
Maranatha High School / Pasadena, CA / January 2017 – June 2018 Directed all fundraising activity for a tradition-rich private school, including strategy development, business planning, marketing, community relations, and goal attainment. Collaborate directly with the board of directors and serve as “the face” of the organization by building strong relationships with alumni, community leaders and businesses.
Created and implemented “The Maranatha Fund”, which became a vehicle for all annual giving, and produced a 120% increase in gifts.
Raised $1.42M through naming rights ($500K), planned giving ($100K), fundraising events ($225K), international fundraising events ($250K), and the Maranatha fund ($350K in 90 days).
Manage a personal portfolio of 150 major gift prospects and average 10 – 12 donor visits per week.
CONTACT
PROFILE
Accomplished executive with a 25-year history of driving not-for-profit and educational missions through fundraising, leadership, and sound execution. Strong performer who collaboratively establishes goals with Boards of Directors, sets strategic direction for the organization, and specializes in major gift solicitations of $25k- $5M. Brand ambassador who promotes the organization’s mission and vision, builds vast networks, and inspires people to volunteer and give. Capable leader who manages teams of up to 30 employees, oversees all aspects of the fundraising operation, develops team member capabilities, and creates a productive culture. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Development
Maranatha High School / Pasadena, CA / 2017 – June 2018 Currently lead all fundraising activity for a tradition-rich private school, including strategy development, business planning, marketing, community relations, and goal attainment. Collaborate directly with the board of directors and serve as “the face” of the organization by building strong relationships with alumni, community leaders and businesses.
Created and implemented “The Maranatha Fund”, which became a vehicle for all annual giving, and produced a 120% increase in gifts.
Raised $1.42M through naming rights ($500K), planned giving ($100K), fundraising events ($225K), international fundraising events ($250K), and the Maranatha fund ($350K in 90 days).
Manage a personal portfolio of 150 major gift prospects and average 10
– 12 donor visits per week
Director of Development
Rolling Hills Preparatory & Renaissance Schools / San Pedro, CA / 2013 - 2017 Member of the executive team with full accountability for strategic planning, fundraising execution, and community relations. Responsible for meeting aggressive fundraising goals set by the board of directors and senior leadership team.
Exceeded fundraising goals by $400,000+ per year.
Secured $10M in planned matching gifts for the redevelopment of an athletic facility ($5M) and a naval housing complex ($5M).
Raised $1 million for the scholarship assistance fund, which helped students in underserved communities attend the school.
Created and led a board, consisting of high-profile alumni, which became a powerful vehicle for raising scholarship funds. JUSTIN COLEMAN, CFRE
NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE
CONTACT
adja4w@r.postjobfree.com
Greater Los Angeles Area
www.linkedin.com/in/justcole
STRENGTHS
Visionary & innovative
thinking
Strategic planning
Results-orientation
Campaign development
Donor relations & trust
building
Influencing
Inspirational leadership
Planning & organizing
Team building
EDUCATION
B.A., Liberal Studies
Gannon University
Certified Fundraising Executive
CFRE International
(814) 873- 8551
adja4w@r.postjobfree.com
Greater Los Angeles Area
www.linkedin.com/in/justcole
STRENGTHS
Visionary & innovative
thinking
Strategic planning
Results-orientation
Campaign development
Donor relations & trust
building
Influencing
Inspirational leadership
Planning & organizing
Team building
EDUCATION
B.A., Liberal Studies
Gannon University
Certified Fundraising Executive
CFRE International
Reservist, United States Navy
and Navel Reserves
Board Vice President, Erie
Boys and Girls Club
Capital Campaign
Chairperson, Erie Downtown
Branch YMCA
Development Chair,
Fellowship of Christian
Athletes
Advisory Board, Seattle Boys
and Girls Club
Diversity Committee, Seattle
Association of Fundraising
Professionals
Membership Committee,
Seattle Association of
Fundraising Professionals
Fundraising Committee
Chair, Watts Community
Development Corporation
Board Member, Providence
Classical Christian School
Diversity Chair, Greater
Los Angeles Association of
Fundraising Professionals
Executive Director of Development
Rolling Hills Preparatory & Renaissance Schools / San Pedro, CA / 2013 - 2017 Member of the executive team with full accountability for strategic planning, fundraising execution, and community relations. Responsible for meeting aggressive fundraising goals set by the board of directors and senior leadership team.
Exceeded fundraising goals by $400,000+ per year.
Secured $10M in planned matching gifts for the redevelopment of an athletic facility ($5M) and a naval housing complex ($5M).
Raised $1 million for the scholarship assistance fund, which helped students in underserved communities attend the school.
Created and led a board, consisting of high-profile alumni, which became a powerful vehicle for raising scholarship assistance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT.)
Dean of Institutional Advancemen
Gilmour Academy / Gate Mills, OH / 2012 - 2013
Built a fundraising operation, which consisted of 6 departments and 20 employees, from the ground up. Collaborated with the Headmaster, Board of Trustees, volunteers, and professional staff to drive planned giving, endowment fund- raising, annual giving, and alumni/parent initiatives. Set strategic direction for the organization, closely managed financial plans, built productive relationships with donors/parents, and developed staff capabilities.
Exceeded an aggressive $2.2M fundraising and new admissions goal.
Launched Parent Ambassador Program which increased new enrollments 55% and achieved a 98% student retention rate.
Raised $1M for the school’s hockey endowment and $5M for a new performing arts center.
BOARD &
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
The Bear Creek School / Redmond, WA / 2007 - 2012
Made a significant career leap in terms of leadership responsibility and job scope. Led a large fundraising team, which included management of 30 employees and responsibility for admissions, development, marketing, volunteers, and alumni relations. Partnered with the Head of School and development committee to craft fundraising strategies, which included capital campaigns, major gifts, planned gifts, named gifts and endowments, special event fundraising, and gifts in kind.
Secured $5M in major gifts over two years and $10M in capital campaign pledges in 18 months.
Managed all aspects of a capital campaign, including leadership of a 12- person committee, that resulted in raising a record-breaking $12M.
Increased the number of $50K+ major gift commitments by 25%, major gift commitments through the annual fund from $5K to $50K, and unrestricted annual fund-giving from $250k to $500K.
Director, Development and Marketing
Erie Day School / Erie, PA / 1997 - 2007
Assistant Mayor for Community and Public Relations City of Erie – Office of the Mayor / Erie, PA / 1993 - 1997 EARLY CAREER
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