Stephen Sturman

About Stephen Sturman

I am a performance-driven, insightful Development Professional with a proven ability to achieve the institution’s philanthropic goals in a donor-centered, mission driven, and ethical manner. Skilled at consulting with donors and prospects to define and analyze their philanthropic interests and then develop strategic and creative solutions to link the needs of the not-for-profit institution to the donor’s philanthropy. Innovative relationship management expertise that supports the requirements and needs of volunteer boards, which are the life blood of the not-for-profit institutions. Proven leadership and team-building skills, coupled with the ability to influence and inspire team members, create consensus and maintain focus on the institutions core values and mission. Clear working understanding and excellence in execution of the advancement continuum; including discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

Experience

1. Director of Institutional Advancement

   The Orchard School

   Oct 2019 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   My team oversees marketing, communications, admissions and development for The Orchard School.

Education

• Purdue University

  BS, Management

  1973 — 1977