Terri Wallace

About Terri Wallace

GALLUP TOP 5 STRENGTHS Achiever | Responsibility | Empathy | Learner | Context A nonprofit executive who has what it takes to make an immediate impact on your organization. Over the past 20+ years, I have developed a consistent track record of success in nonprofit management, fundraising, donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, event management, strategic sales, and board member relations. My background demonstrates a proven ability to develop short—and long-range strategic plans, manage a team, and deliver results across many funding categories. I am a decisive, high-energy executive recognized for the ability to communicate an inspiring mission and vision to the community and supporters. Throughout my career, I have garnered a wide-ranging network of individuals and community partnerships that resulted in significant growth and sustainability for my organization and the individuals we served.*Consistently achieving 10-20% annual growth rate, and in turning budget deficits by increasing revenue streams and by streamlining or cutting costs.*Directly managed two statewide celebrity special events that raised annually more than $2.2 million in net revenue over budget).*Known for continually achieving business and strategic plan goals in a highly competitive industry, increasing program service expenses 70% to 82%.Core Competencies:*Organizational Behavior and Leadership | Best-Practice Fundraising & Development Techniques | Revenue & Growth Opportunity Strategies | Major Gifts *Commercial Partnerships | Fundraising Strategy & Operations | Industry & Opinion Leader Partnerships | Stakeholder Buy-In | Long-Range Planning | Project Management*Communication Skills: Marketing & Communications | Media & Government Relations | Community Commitment | Budgeting & Strategic Planning | Board RelationsOpen to relocation, working remotely, willing to travel 50%.

Experience

1. Development Director

   Nextop Veterans

   Dec 2025 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   NextOp Veterans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit veteran service organization that provides free, individualized employment assistance and direct placement services designed specifically for enlisted transitioning service members and veterans. NextOp’s mission is to recruit, develop, and place high-performing enlisted military leaders into industry careers. Our vision is to be the strongest link between industry and military talent. Since 2015, NextOp has helped over 5,500 veterans start high-quality careers around the country.

Education

• St. Thomas University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Sports Administration

• Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College

  Certificate, Proposal Writing, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2016 — 2016

• California State University - East Bay

  Paralegal Certification, Legal Studies / Paralegal

  1990 — 1992

• The Grantsmanship Center

  Certificate, Program Planning and Proposal Writing

  2008 — 2008

• Barry University

  Bachelors, Business Administration & Marketing

Skills

• Philanthropy
• Business Development
• Board Development
• Leadership Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Start-Ups
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Non-Profits
• Social Networking
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Public Speaking
• Proposal Writing
• Fundraising
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Partnerships
• Research
• Event Management
• Training
• Stewardship
• Budgets
• Public Relations
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Media Relations