Bob Carter

About Bob Carter

At Carter, our mission transcends ordinary fundraising; we champion innovation and integrity to actualize philanthropic visions across myriad sectors. With a Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, my leadership fortifies our commitment to elevating arts, conservation, healthcare, and more through strategic communications and non-profit management.Our dynamic team approach, leveraging over years of collective experience, empowers organizations to maximize their philanthropic impact. The expertise in fostering international partnerships and major gift fundraising underpins Carter\'s distinguished reputation as a beacon for transformative philanthropy.

Experience

1. Chairman

   Carter, Advancing Philanthropy Worldwide

   Oct 2010 — Present · Sarasota, FL, US

   At Carter, we believe in doing things the right way, not the easy way. In the competitive world of fundraising, we bring creativity and passion to every project and the expertise needed to bring your vision to life.Our team has over 500 years of combined experience advancing philanthropy in the arts, conservation, healthcare, education, human services, humanitarian aid and international sectors. We know the challenges you face, and together we’ll find the right solution.Carter has assembled some of the nation’s most experienced and respected fundraising professionals to assist organizations in maximizing their philanthropic potential. Our dynamic team approach provides our clients with subject matter experts in all aspects of fundraising and philanthropy. The Carter team has helped hundreds of national and international organizations build vibrant development programs and achieve their programmatic goals through effective governance, planning and fundraising.Carter consultants include CEOs, vice presidents, directors and strategists who reflect Bob Carter\'s caring professionalism. They have significant experience in healthcare, education, human service, faith-based organizations, environmental, family foundations, and cultural and international institutions.Each “client-team” offers scores of years of experience with the expertise and talent needed to create effective strategies for engaging philanthropists in productive, rewarding ways.Based throughout the United States and abroad, Carter consultants provide exceptional assistance with: campaign management & counsel; planning and development; leadership training; volunteer and staff engagement; major/mega gifts; acquisition, retention and upgrade strategies; and ongoing fundraising consultation.

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  AB, Pol Sci, English, French

  1964 — 1968

• The Boys'​ Latin School of Maryland

  Diploma

  1955 — 1964

Skills

• Grants
• Strategic Planning
• Annual Giving
• Fundraisers
• Strategic Communications
• Non-Profits
• Community Outreach
• Philanthropy
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Csr
• Non-Profit Administration
• Board Development
• Stewardship
• Cause Marketing
• Grant Writing
• Media Relations
• Fundraising
• Planned Giving
• Public Speaking
• Prospect Research
• Leadership Development
• Nonprofits