Brian Sutherland
Director of Development at IM ABLE Foundation
- Role
- Director of Development at Im Able Foundation
- Location
- Reading, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Sutherland
Relationship-driven professional with 15+ years of success in business development…
Experience
Director of Development
Aug 2019 — Present · Wyomissing, PA, US
Spearhead strategic fundraising and engagement strategies with individuals, corporations, and foundations, resulting in a 185% increase in overall contributions- Initiate new segmentation and outreach strategies to improve retention and saw a 125% increase in supporters and a 198% increase in incoming revenue- Building and nurturing relationships with stakeholders through high-touch communications and support, increasing corporate sponsorships and collaborative revenue by 408%- Leading, planning, and executing high-profile events, including an 800+ attendee fundraising gala, managing vendors, timelines, and logistics to ensure a seamless experience and driving a 292% increase in revenue- Overseeing all pipeline tracking, reporting, and communication via Blackbaud eTapestry CRM, increasing data integrity and driving targeted engagement- Coordinating cross-departmental initiatives to deliver on complex timelines, including adaptive equipment grants, athlete engagement programs, and training campaigns- Developing and implementing a comprehensive grant strategy, securing in funding to support adaptive programs and community impact- Leading creation of digital and print marketing content to promote organizational mission and enhance supporter engagement across multiple channels- Recruiting and managing a diverse team of volunteers, aligning skills and availability with organizational needs to support program delivery and events.
Education
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
1999 — 2003
Johnson & Wales University
M.B.A., Hospitality, Event Leadership
2006 — 2008
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Newsletters
- Editing
- Hospitality
- Research
- Management
- Food & Beverage
- Sales
- Non-Profits
- Event Management
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Public Relations
- Budgets
- Food
- Community Outreach
- Proposal Writing
- Nonprofits
- Restaurants
- Fundraising
- Training
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