Chad Johnson

About Chad Johnson

Solving attention deficit for elite brands, communities, and founders through curiosity…

Experience

1. Chief Development Officer

   Steiger International

   Oct 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Funding a global youth movement with friends, fun, story & frameworks. Engineering the bridge between vision and performance by applying OKR, 4DX, and 100M Money Models to fuel long-term, compounding growth. Responsible for leading Steiger\'s fundraising strategy, ensuring the financial growth and sustainability of the mission. Focused on strategic planning, operational execution, and team leadership, integrating Development and Donor Communications to maximize donor engagement and support. Overseeing all major giving efforts, annual campaigns, and fundraising events, ensuring the Development team operates with clear accountability and measurable outcomes and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. – Leading and mentoring the Development Team, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, high performance, and continuous learning. – Overseeing stewardship strategies, including personalized updates, impact reports, and creative recognition, ensuring donors feel deeply connected to the mission. – Collaborating with Communications, Operations, and program teams to create events that inspire generosity, strengthen donor relationships, and increase engagement. – Tracking & reporting key fundraising metrics, ensuring transparency and integrity in donor management. – Aligning with the President/CEO and other International leaders to strategically leverage their involvement in donor relationships, ensuring their time and presence are maximized for relational and fundraising impact.

Education

• John Brown University

  Bachelor of Psychology

Skills

• Editing
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Non-Fiction Writer
• Entertainment
• Writing
• Experienced Speaker
• Blogger
• Publicity
• Public Relations
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Music Industry
• Music Production
• Dreamer
• Event Management
• Social Media