John McWeeney

About John McWeeney

Established non-profit leader with demonstrable experience securing resources for impact-driven organizations. As Chief Development Officer, provides overall direction and guidance for the execution of public and private fundraising efforts across Landesa. Serves on the Executive Leadership Team and manages the Resource Development and Communications team which develops and executes multi-year fundraising strategies that sustain and expand Landesa’s impact in rural communities around the world.

Experience

1. Chief Development Officer

   Landesa

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Drives Landesa’s mission by developing, managing, and implementing a multi-year strategic fundraising plan focused on individual giving, private foundations, public sector donors and corporations.• Works with the Executive Leadership Team to oversee and ensure the effectiveness of Landesa’s work and the sustainability of its finances.• Manages a team of 15 staff responsible for partnering across the organization to leverage staff skills and networks to secure new resources and programming.• Oversees the communications team which manages program related comms support, organizational messaging, branding, public relations, social media content, and the Landesa website.• Establishes a robust global pipeline, partnering closely with in-country staff and the Programs team to pursue opportunities through collaboration and a shared vision.• Provides leadership to the Board Resource Development Committee and other fundraising committees; offering guidance and strengthening skillsets

Education

• Boston College

  Bachelor of Arts, Human Development

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Account Management
• Grants
• Marketing
• Grant Writing
• Member Relations
• Research
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Sales
• Community Development
• Nonprofits
• Business Development
• Strategy