Jeff Baxter
Athletic-Based Engagement, Advocacy & Fundraising Thought Leader | Turning Individual & Team Servant Leadership Into Mission-Driven Results | Board Leadership
- Role
- Team Ua\'uplifting Athletes\' Manager at Uplifting Athletes
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeff Baxter
Proven nonprofit engagement leader with 20+ years driving revenue growth, strategic campaigns, and large-scale events. Skilled in cultivating donors, partners, and communities, with a track record of scaling grassroots initiatives into $1M+ revenue streams and managing event portfolios. Experienced team builder who has grown and led high-performing staff, modernized donor communications, and consistently delivered year-over-year increases in giving, participation, and engagement.
Experience
Team Ua\'uplifting Athletes\' Manager
Oct 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Contact me: j••••••••@upliftingathletes.orgHarnessing the power of sport to support the rare disease communityAs the Team Uplifting Athletes Manager, I lead grassroots fundraising and community engagement efforts that unite athletes, teams, and supporters to advance the mission of Uplifting Athletes. I work across youth, high school, collegiate programs and adult weekend warriors to inspire participation, develop creative campaigns, and cultivate lasting relationships that grow both impact and revenue.My role combines strategic program leadership with hands-on execution—designing national initiatives like Lift For Life and Pledge Drives, guiding individuals and teams through every phase of their campaigns, and stewarding relationships with athletes as they transition into the next stage of their careers.Focused on scaling engagement and deepening donor connections, I help ensure that every play—on and off the field—contributes to a stronger, more compassionate community for those affected by rare diseases.
Education
Neumann University
Master of Science (M.S.), Sport & Entertainment Management
One Degree Coaching, LLC
Predictive Index - team coaching training
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Temple University
Certification , AI Workflow Automation
Skills
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Powerpoint
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- New Business Development
- Blogging
- Research
- Program Development
- Marketing
- Philanthropy
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Coaching
- Entrepreneurship
- Sports Management
- Organizational Development
- Athletics
- Program Management
- Marketing Communications
- Editing
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