Christopher Rotella

About Christopher Rotella

A goal-oriented and driven development executive with over fifteen years of experience increasing attainment, building new major donor programs, and managing high-achieving teams in fast-paced, dynamic settings. This experience includes working as part of senior leadership teams responsible for setting and achieving organization-wide strategic goals that elevate the overall mission. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Psychology from George Washington University and a Master of Business Administration with a finance focus from the GWU School of Business.Specialties: executive leadership, relationship management, portfolio development, fund-raising, sales, marketing, prospect research, event planning, and advanced computer skills.

Experience

1. Vice President of Development and Events

   Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget

   Oct 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   During my time leading development at the Committee, I have more than doubled our annual attainment, including year-over-year gains every year since I started. I have also worked to increase our scope by creating several new philanthropic revenue streams, expanding our portfolio of active donors, and partnering with multiple new foundations. As an executive team member, I provide strategic input that shapes income goals and the creation of fundable initiatives, working directly with the President, Board of Directors, and senior policy team members. I manage and coordinate all fundraising activities, including leading the discovery, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors, foundations, and annual fund contributors. Additionally, I lead the events team at the Committee, which plans and executes all public events and speaking engagements. This portfolio includes several large public events like our Budget Bash, Fiscal Heroes, and Health Care Summit, as well as smaller development events, salon dinners, and online virtual events. These events reach thousands of people each year. We also ensure the Committee\'s work is showcased nationwide at major conferences and other speaking engagements.

Education

• The George Washington University School of Business

  Masters of Business Administration, Finance

  2010 — 2012

• The George Washington University

  BA, Poitical Science, Psychology

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Firm Valuation
• Event Management
• Data Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Policy Analysis
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising
• Customer Acquisition
• Event Planning
• Budgeting
• Annual Giving
• Valuation
• Alumni Relations
• Stewardship
• Management
• Volunteer Management
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Social Networking
• Project Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Stock Picking
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Asset Pricing