John Smolinski
Senior-Level Leader: Strategic Transformations, Growth Acceleration, & Global Partnerships
- Role
- Executive Director at Kids Without Cancer
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Smolinski
Develop, execute, and optimize new business development strategies involving the design of global brand activations and partnerships, acquisition of commercial, government and defense contracts ($1.5B+), and structuring of world-class operating models. Astute contract manager adept at negotiating high-value agreements yielding multimillion-dollar ($10M+) cost savings and sustainable partnerships with enviable client satisfaction ratings. Repeatedly identified national and global expansion opportunities, building business relationships with corporations, banking institutions, and industry influencers in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Experience
Executive Director
Jan 2023 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Charged with leading business development, building strategic partnerships, and managing contract negotiations funding pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, the Karmanos Cancer Institute, and Wayne State University. Catalyzed awareness to unprecedented heights, quadrupling social media presence and positioning for corporate partnerships. »» Increased funding 180% through partnership strategy, leveraging influential network to fuel fundraising outreach, engagement, and stewardship, expanding from individual donors to highly reliable corporate sponsorships.»» Manage a $2M endowment, national sponsorship, and financial partnerships vital to fulfilling the mission of ending all childhood cancers, applying depth and breadth of experience to shape go-to-market and growth strategies.
Education
Central Michigan University
Pursued Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science & International Affairs
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