Rusty Sullivan
Executive Director at The Sports Museum
- Role
- Executive Director at The Sports Museum
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rusty Sullivan
Experienced chief executive officer who possesses an impactful blend of leadership, fundraising, legal, and creative capabilities and who excels at forging new strategies that lead to revenue growth and organizational transformation
Experience
Executive Director
Jan 2005 — Present · Boston, MA
As chief executive officer of this non-profit educational institution housed in the TD Garden, drove the dramatic turnaround of the organization in collaboration with a prominent Board of Trustees. • Forged a new strategic identity and mission focused on harnessing and leveraging the powerful platform of Boston sports to help kids build strong character.• Drove the creation and development of educational programs (the award-winning Boston vs. Bullies and Stand Strong) that embody the strategic mission and that represent the very best in community outreach.• Started the grant program to secure the funding needed for the widespread dissemination of these programs that have impacted nearly kids throughout Massachusetts. • Spurred record-setting performances for the organization’s signature fundraising event, The Tradition, with constant program innovation and by recruiting the participation of high-powered celebrity athletes (Jack Nicklaus, Martina Navratilova, Pedro Martinez, Larry Bird, Shaquille O’Neal, etc.).• Launched a host of new fundraising initiatives to create recurring revenue streams and a sustainable revenue model.• Tripled the annual revenues of the organization while substantially reducing pre-existing long-term debt.• Developed, renewed, and strengthened relationships with New Balance and other key organizations throughout the business community in Boston - and beyond.• Made numerous appearances on local and national television (NECN, CBS-4, Fox, etc.), radio, and print (Boston Globe, Boston Herald, etc.) as sought-after authority on Boston sports and the societal issue of bullying.
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D.
1988 — 1991
Yale University
BA, History
1984 — 1988
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