Peter Kelly

About Peter Kelly

Fundraising and non-profit foundation leader with more than twenty-five years of diverse experience in the secondary and higher education spaces. Led the Boston Latin School Prima Perpetua Campaign, the largest known campaign on behalf of a single public school in US history, to $54+ million (109% of goal) success. Founded in 1635, Boston Latin School boasts an unrivaled legacy of achievement and stands as one of the nation\'s most prized public institutions and ranks among the very top public schools in the nation.

Experience

1. President & CEO - Private 501(C)(3) Foundation

   Boston Latin School Association

   Jun 2009 — Present · Boston, MA

   The BLSA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable foundation established in 1844, unites alumni, parents and friends in support of the nation\'s oldest PUBLIC school. The organization completed the $54+ million Prima Perpetua Campaign in 2018, the largest such campaign ever to advance urban public education. The BLSA also benefits from a sizeable endowment (420+% growth since 7/1/09) that supports an array of school programming. The organization boasts a team that demonstrates diversity as a lived value with a staff that has been 50% professionals of color and a board that is widely diverse by race, gender, occupation, age, and religion - all working in common purpose toward the best outcomes for Boston\'s talented young learners.As President, I serve as the CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (and previously as Chief Campaign Officer), actively soliciting gifts of $5 million+; CHIEF ALUMNI and Community Relations Officer, creating programming that unites alumni and thousands of parents and friends in the life of the organization; CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER collaborating with educational leaders and philanthropists in the creation of programs while also overseeing the disbursement of $3.5 million+ in annual funding from current use and endowed sources; and, CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER working to advance the community\'s understanding of the impact of Boston Latin School and the value of exam school education to Boston and the world.As CEO, I lead an organization that has produced more than $4.5 million in operating surpluses over 16 years while growing direct program support by more than 140% during the same period.

Education

• Universidad de Salamanca

  Junior Year Abroad

• Boston Latin School

  High School Diploma

• Lawrence University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA cum laude

• Arizona State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA) with honors - Thunderbird Program

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Program Development
• Nonprofits
• Event Planning
• Executive Search
• Public Speaking
• Recruiting
• Fundraising
• Volunteer Management
• Grant Writing
• Annual Giving
• Alumni Relations
• Higher Education
• Stewardship
• Philanthropy