David Slade
Non-Profit Executive committed to changing lives and communities.
- Role
- Chief Development Officer (CDO) at KABOOM!
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Slade
Visionary C-suite executive and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with over 25 years of cross-sector experience driving strategic partnerships, corporate philanthropy, and external relations. Proven leader in securing transformational funding, shaping corporate social responsibility initiatives, and elevating brand visibility across nonprofit, government, political, and sports sectors. Recognized for building and leading high-performing teams that deliver mission-driven, customer-centric solutions. A dynamic communicator with a track record of fostering influential partnerships with corporate leaders, government officials, high-profile stakeholders, celebrities, and media to advance organizational goals and impact.
Experience
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Jan 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Executive Leadership & Revenue Oversight: Serve on the Executive Leadership Team, guiding the Development staff to deliver on ambitious short- and long-term revenue targets.Strategic Fundraising Leadership: Design and execute a multi-year revenue growth strategy, strengthening KABOOM!’s fundraising infrastructure and expanding philanthropic reach.Transformational Partnership Cultivation: Build and steward high-impact relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations, driving transformational investments in playspace equity.Board & CEO Collaboration: Partner closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to align revenue planning with enterprise-wide goals, elevating organizational visibility and brand value.
Education
Wake Forest University
BA, Political Science
1994 — 1998
Manhattanville University
Masters of Science, Sport Business Management
2009 — 2011
Skills
- Sports
- Leadership
- Marketing Communications
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Public Speaking
- Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Planning
- Training
- Strategic Planning
- Sponsorship
- Sports Management
- Event Management
- Non-Profits
- Sales
- Social Media
- Sports Marketing
- Public Relations
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