Adam Barbato

About Adam Barbato

Adept at handling multiple tasks, coordinating large-scale events, and building and maintaining lasting relationships / Effective communication skills and ability to manage others / Established ability to successfully integrate diverse populations, materials and organizational structures to obtain the desired outcome / Ability to construct presentations and convey information in a meaningful and engaging fashion / Experience coordinating with various organizational departments to create and manage events /Independent worker and contributing team member

Experience

1. Director of Development

   Every Kid Sports

   Jul 2024 — Present · Bend, OR, US

   Build the organization’s strategic fundraising agenda to achieve and exceed its revenue goals through the solicitation of grants and contracts, as well as individual, corporate and foundation gifts.Create and lead the strategy for a portfolio of annual and major gifts prospectsManage a portfolio of six-figure prospects and develop customized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for eachCultivate and manage relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. Develop and execute sponsorship outreach strategies, fostering long-term partnerships that align with Every Kid Sports’ mission. Build and refine the organization’s sales process from the ground up, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and the organization’s mission and values.Identify and pursue new revenue streams and strategic partnerships to support programmatic goalsUse of systems to track and evaluate key metrics, and use meaningful data to continually improve practices and inform decisions.Collaborate and manage relationships across departments, working closely with program, marketing, and finance teams to ensure alignment and integration. Develop and execute effective fundraising campaigns and initiatives. Lead efforts to identify, negotiate, and establish partnerships with organizations that share a commitment to youth sports and Every Kid Sports’ goals. Collaborate with potential partners to develop mutually beneficial programs and initiatives.

Education

• Ohio University

  Ohio University College of Business, Bachelor of Sports Science

  2006 — 2009

• Ohio University

  Ohio University College of Business- Master's degree, Sport Administration

  2011 — 2013

• Ohio University

  Sport Sales Academy, Sport Sales Certificate

  2009 — 2009

• Liberty University

  Doctor of Business, Strategic Leadership

  2020