Eric Howard
Results-Driven Executive | Transformational Leader | Proven in Organizational Growth | Seeking Collaborative Partnerships | Open to New Opportunities
- Role
- Director of Advancement at Portland Christian School
- Location
- New Albany, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Howard
A non-profit leader with experience in creating and growing impactful organizations. I have a proven track record of capacity building, program development and implementation, vision casting, strategic planning, networking, outcome evaluation, and public and private collaborations. Founded and scaled a ministry that served over 500 homeless youth annually with a budget of over $2M and a staff of 26. Recipient of numerous honors and certifications for my leadership and service, such as the Jefferson Award, the Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, and the Randall Tobias Leadership Fellowship. I leverage my skills and knowledge to help other non-profit entities build capacity, sustainability, leadership development, and mission impact through consulting services.
Experience
Director of Advancement
Feb 2026 — Present · Louisville, KY, US
As Director of Advancement at Portland Christian School, I lead the strategy and execution of fundraising, community engagement, and institutional development to support our mission of Christ-centered education. I work closely with donors, alumni, families, and community partners to strengthen relationships, expand resources, and advance long‑term sustainability. My focus includes major gifts, annual giving, events, marketing, and strategic communications ensuring that every initiative reflects our commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service.
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master, Ministerial Leadership
2005 — 2006
Indiana University Indianapolis
BS, Business
1991 — 1995
Skills
- Program Management
- Research
- Organizational Development
- Social Services
- Youth Development
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Management
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Non-Profit Administration
- Staff Development
- Small Business
- Higher Education
- Coaching
- Analysis
- Editing
- Newsletters
- Program Evaluation
- Non-Profits
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Administration
- Strategic Communications
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Budgets
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Team Building
- Program Development
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Proposal Writing
- Policy
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Teaching
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