Ryan Gallagher

About Ryan Gallagher

I believe great missions deserve reliable funding.For over 25 years, I’ve helped mission-driven organizations secure $100M+ in funding to deliver on their promises and transform lives. Through a proven process and a unique perspective, I’ve seen firsthand what’s possible when organizations are fueled with the resources they need — it changes everything, for them and the people they serve.Currently, I serve as the Executive Director of Development at the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), where I lead strategic initiatives to grow investments, partnerships, and public engagement. COTA is a national charity dedicated to helping transplant children and their families overcome the financial and emotional challenges of organ transplantation — work I am deeply honored to advance.In addition, I’m the CEO and Senior Consultant at Mission Advancement, where I partner with nonprofit leaders to design sustainable revenue strategies that strengthen their ability to deliver lasting impact.If you lead, serve or support an organization that wants to unlock more funding and accelerate its mission, I’d love to connect. Let’s start with a complimentary exploratory conversation — no pitch, just possibilities.

Experience

1. Executive Director of Development

   Children\'s Organ Transplant Association

   Jun 2023 — Present · Bloomington, IN, US

   Transplant kids and their families have an additional burden that most people don\'t realize. Often, a transplant means a family must cover tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars not covered by insurance. COTA comes alongside kids and their families, providing resources for all transplant related expenses - FOR A LIFETIME.

Education

• Bowling Green State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

  1999 — 2001