Kindra McHale
Chief Development Officer (CDO) @Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Development Officer (CDO) @Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center
Albany, NY, US
As Chief Development Officer at Whitney Young Health & Equinox, I serve on the executive leadership team, shaping organizational strategy while leading an integrated growth engine across fundraising, marketing, events, and community engagement. My work strengthens brand visibility and community trust through signature events, outreach, and strategic partnerships across the Capital Region; while recruiting, mentoring, and leading a high-performing team focused on results, innovation, and mission impact.Key Contributions: • Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy that aligns fundraising, marketing, events, and community engagement with organizational goals• Lead the successful completion of the Opening Doors to a Healthier Community $12M capital campaign• Establish annual revenue goals and performance metrics for the development department; monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed• Design and execute a diversified fundraising program including major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, annual fund, and capital campaigns• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, corporate partners, and foundation funders• Build and maintain a robust donor pipeline; implement moves management strategies to advance donor relationships• Oversee grant research, proposal writing, and reporting to secure foundation and government funding• Ensure accurate donor records, acknowledgments, and stewardship practices through effective use of CRM/donor database systems• Oversee the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies to enhance brand awareness, patient engagement, and donor support• Plan, oversee, and execute signature fundraising and community engagement events that generate revenue, raise awareness, and strengthen relationships
EDUCATION
Bay Path University
Masters, Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy
Bryant & Stratton College
Property and Casualty licensed agent, Insurance
Boston University
Professional Fundraising Certificate, Fundraising
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications and Media Studies
University of London
Certificate, Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behavior
University at Albany
Non-Profit series
ABOUT KINDRA MCHALE
Missions need. That’s where I come in. I build strategy and relationships to fund it. As a seasoned nonprofit executive, I build successful systems and operations through team development, authentic leadership, lasting relationships, and passionate philanthropic strategy. “ ”!Vision, strategy, relationship-building, and coaching teams to execute at a high level. I’m at my best when helping organizations scale their impact, while honoring and supporting those who do the work every day.+, ’ :→ Diversified fundraising strategy across major gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, foundation support, annual campaigns, and events→ Cross-functional leadership with strong operational discipline (budgets, KPIs,forecasting, performance management)→ Community engagement that strengthens partnerships, increases visibility, and expandsdonor trust. ’ Community health + access to care Women and families (housing, support services, empowerment) Education and innovation (higher education, alumni engagement, institutional priorities) Community wellness and youth development’.():→ I treat donors like the partners they are→ I’m curious, intentional, and consistent (trust is built in the follow-through)→ I connect mission outcomes to what people truly care about, create a clear path toinvest, then show them the results of their generosity ’ :→ Leading efforts to complete a $12M capital campaign (Opening Doors to a Healthier Community- Whitney Young Health) → Managed major gift portfolios with donor capacity of $100K–$2.49M (RPI)→ Exceeded annual fundraising targets, including finishing 65% over goal while expandingmajor gifts, grants, and corporate support (YWCA) → Helped secure 1,600+ new donor partners over three years (39% YoY growth- YMCA)→ Led complex operations, including a $7.2M budget and teams of up to 275 staff (YMCA)If you’re building impact in your community, let’s connect. I’d love to share ideas and help
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