Robert Grabel

About Robert Grabel

As Director of Revenue at Resolve Philly, I lead fundraising and earned income strategy to power community-driven journalism and systems change. We\'re committed to a three-year plan to diversify revenue, launch peer-to-peer opportunities, and deepen donor engagement through values-driven storytelling. I build institutional partnerships, design mission-aligned sponsorships, and collaborate across teams to ensure revenue efforts support our impact. My work blends strategy, ethics, and innovation to help Resolve grow sustainably while staying grounded in community trust.My work with Nonprofit Now, the coaching and consulting firm I founded, has been marked by the successful orchestration of campaigns that have collectively raised over $10 million. This experience has honed my skills in grants management, external relations, and sponsorship generation, ensuring that each endeavor not only meets but surpasses its financial goals.

Experience

1. Director of Revenue

   Resolve Philly

   Apr 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Lead strategic revenue planning with launch of 3-year roadmap to diversify Resolve Philly\'s funding model.• Revamping donor communications and stewardship, to develop stronger relationships with individual and institutional donors and a successful peer-to-peer fundraising pilot.• Cultivate new corporate and foundation partnerships, aligning with Resolve\'s values and mission to advance equity in journalism and civic systems.

Education

• Temple University

  B.B.A., Business and Marketing

  1985 — 1988

• The New School

  Masters of Science, Urban Policy Analysis and Management

  2001 — 2005

• Newfield Network

  Newfield Certified Coach , Coaching for Personal and Professional Mastery.

  2019 — 2019

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Community Outreach
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Fundraising
• Program Evaluation
• Urban Policy Research and Analysis
• Program Design and Implementation
• Public Presentation and Facilitation
• Project Finance and Analysis
• Organizational Operations and Management
• Board Recruitment and Development
• Nonprofits
• Analysis
• Board Development
• Budgets
• Capacity Building
• Community Development
• Community Engagement
• Competitive Analysis
• Grant Writing
• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Healthcare
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Management
• Newsletters
• Marketing
• Organizational Development
• Philanthropy
• Program Management
• Project Planning
• Public Speaking
• Recruiting
• Public Relations
• Sales
• Research
• Social Media
• Sponsorship