Bret Gaither
People-first leader driving revenue and relationships through strategy and storytelling - thriving where data meets heart. Let’s make philanthropy more human, equitable, and impactful.
- Role
- Senior Director of Development at National Recreation and Park Association
- Location
- Tulsa, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bret Gaither
An experienced leader with a background in nonprofit and government administration…
Experience
Senior Director of Development
National Recreation and Park Association
Feb 2023 — Present · US
Directs a high-performing, fully remote team of 8 staff and multiple consultants across three departments, for a national nonprofit generating over $24 million in annual revenue through strategic philanthropic and earned income initiatives.Develops revenue strategies that have driven 25% to 200% growth in funding across multiple categories to date.Serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, partnering with the CEO, executive leaders, and board of directors to guide organizational culture, equity-centered strategy, and long-term vision.Spearheaded the design and execution of multiple comprehensive fundraising frameworks, resulting in increased multi-year commitments and deeper engagement with new and returning national funders aligned with parks, equity, environmental conservation, and public health.Cultivates and closes transformational partnerships with corporations, foundations, and government entities, expanding NRPA’s visibility and impact in under-resourced communities.Leads the integration of development goals into organizational operations and strategic planning, aligning revenue generation with NRPA’s mission-driven work and ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
Education
University of Oklahoma
Social Work
University of Oklahoma
Psychology, Sociology, Criminology
Skills
- Social Media Outreach
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing
- Nonprofits
- Management
- Graphic Design
- Community Outreach
- Development
- Festival Planning
- Event Management
- Non-Profit Administration
- Special Events Coordination
- Editing
- Social Networking
- Guerrilla Marketing
- Entertainment Journalism
- Non-Profit Leadership
- Event Planning
- Public Relations
- Board Relations
- Advertising
- Volunteer Training
- Travel Planning
- Events Coordination
- Staff Management
- Fundraising
- Permit Applications
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Contract Management
- Corporate Events
- Public Speaking
- Social Media
- Lgbt Community
- Volunteer Recruiting
- Grassroots Fundraising
- Customer Service
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