Experience

Foundation for Louisiana

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Pooled Funds

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  I provide leadership and support for pooled funds, funder networks, donor-advised funds, and disaster grant-making in Louisiana. I provide leadership and support for pooled funds, funder networks, donor-advised funds, and disaster grant-making in Louisiana.



Chantelle Pierre Consulting

• Greater New Orleans Area

• Principal Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Drawing from my expertise and experience to provide strategic support and subject matter expertise in fundraising and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices across the educational community. Oversee a project portfolio including a small group DEI implementation coaching for education leader, the development of a fundraising communications strategy, and the creation of an antiracist workshop series. Visit https://chantellepierre.com Featured presenter for AFP New Orleans Chapter; OPEN NOLA’s Public Education Week. Show less



Foundation for Louisiana

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Institutional Giving Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Jan 2022

  I secured six-figure and seven-figure gifts to fuel the operation of Louisiana's first Black-led social justice foundation. I worked collaboratively on a fund development team of experienced, high-performing professionals to advance FFL's mission to: invest in communities, build partnerships and transform policies and systems for a more equitable Louisiana. I secured six-figure and seven-figure gifts to fuel the operation of Louisiana's first Black-led social justice foundation. I worked collaboratively on a fund development team of experienced, high-performing professionals to advance FFL's mission to: invest in communities, build partnerships and transform policies and systems for a more equitable Louisiana.



St. George's Episcopal School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Advancement

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  I leveraged an opportunity to deliver strategic leadership and guidance to a cross-functional team of admissions, communications, and development professionals. Oversaw the rebranding of the annual giving program. Represented the organization liaison while serving on various board committees. Supervised a staff of three full-time employees, one part-time employee and the annual giving volunteer corps of 10. Generated and analyzed weekly reports to benchmark fundraising performance. Achieved record-breaking results with a successful annual giving fundraising campaign exceeding established goal by 25%. Entrusted to lead a website overhaul. Migrated data to Raiser’s Edge NXT. Show less



St. Andrew's Episcopal School, New Orleans

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  I managed development activities as a senior member of the administration team. Steered two school accreditation committees. Developed and executed key strategies focused on revamping the school’s annual giving program. Entrusted to serve as a contributing member of the steering committee focused on the school’s 10-year accreditation. Maintained data integrity in E-Tapestry software. Provided administrative support to co-chairs of the annual fundraising auction. Led a dynamic team of eight annual giving class captains. Coordinated the efforts of the GiveNola Day campaign Show less



Crescent City Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  I was selected to direct the development and implementation of strategies focused on the diversification of funding sources. Drafted grant proposals for submission to local and regional foundations. Researched the market to identify and optimize prospect opportunities. Facilitated cultivation visits to prospective donors. Assisted with campus visit days across three schools. Championed the generation of 93% of fund within one year of a three-year plan. Successfully raised $100K+ through the strategic submission of grant proposals to regional funders. Exceeded year-end appeal goal by 50%. Show less



Wildwood School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Admission

  • Jul 2009 - Mar 2013

  I was selected to direct the development and implementation of strategies focused on the diversification of funding sources. Drafted grant proposals for submission to local and regional foundations. Researched the market to identify and optimize prospect opportunities. Facilitated cultivation visits to prospective donors. Assisted with campus visit days across three schools. Championed the generation of 93% of fund within one year of a three-year plan. Successfully raised $100K+ through the strategic submission of grant proposals to regional funders. Exceeded year-end appeal goal by 50%. Show less



Breakthrough New Orleans

• United States
• Education Administration Programs

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

  Restarted the program and overhauled its fundraising portfolio to adequately reflect the funding landscape in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina. • Drove strategic vision, established annual budgets and corresponding fundraising plans. • Wrote grants that yielded several multiyear awards such as AmeriCorps (up to $100k over three seasons), Baptist Community Ministries ($200k over 4 years) and Institute for Mental Hygiene ($42k renewable up to 3 years). • Collaborated with Newman school administrators as middle school advisor • Managed advisory board of school and community stakeholders. • Led the organization in its rebranding process. • Oversaw a staff of 40. Show less



TNTP

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • 2005 - 2005

  *Successfully utilized the firm’s evidence-based, teacher selection model; worked collaboratively with superintendent of school district, human resources staff and school principals to establish yield targets and orchestrate teacher placement. *Promoted to site manager of new contract that was cancelled as a result of Hurricane Katrina *Successfully utilized the firm’s evidence-based, teacher selection model; worked collaboratively with superintendent of school district, human resources staff and school principals to establish yield targets and orchestrate teacher placement. *Promoted to site manager of new contract that was cancelled as a result of Hurricane Katrina



Summerbridge New Orleans at Newman

• New Orleans, LA

• Dean of Students

  • Apr 2002 - Apr 2004

  *Fostered the academic, social and emotional well-being of 110 middle school participants. *Trained high school and college teachers in areas of conflict resolution, cultural competency and behavior management. *Began school placement program which included hosting city-wide schools fair conducting academic counseling sessions, serving as liaison between families and independent school admission officers. *Overhauled conflict resolution curriculum and behavior intervention process. *Taught Sophomore level Human Development and middle school level study skills classes. Show less



Tulane University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • Jul 2001 - Apr 2002

  Recruited and selected candidates from the Southwest. Conducted high school visits and represented the university at college fairs. Also served as admissions and scholarship liaison to the School of Engineering. Planned guidance counselor fly-in event. Rendered admissions decisions on approximately 850 applicants. Recruited and selected candidates from the Southwest. Conducted high school visits and represented the university at college fairs. Also served as admissions and scholarship liaison to the School of Engineering. Planned guidance counselor fly-in event. Rendered admissions decisions on approximately 850 applicants.



Colorado College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Admission / Coordinator of Minority Recruitment

  • Jul 1999 - Jul 2001

  Established campus-wide recruitment initiative that yielded a 125% increase in applicants of color. Served as liaison for outreach organizations such as Upward Bound, Daniels Fund and College Summit. Conducted admissions presentations and served as a panelist for College Night events at several area high schools. Attended college fairs and conducted high schools visits. Established campus-wide recruitment initiative that yielded a 125% increase in applicants of color. Served as liaison for outreach organizations such as Upward Bound, Daniels Fund and College Summit. Conducted admissions presentations and served as a panelist for College Night events at several area high schools. Attended college fairs and conducted high schools visits.



Loyola University New Orleans

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • Oct 1997 - May 1999

  Coordinated spring yield events. Successfully planned overnight visit event called the Black Student Experience for 50 admitted students and co-coordinated President’s Open House for 1,200 families of admitted students. Rendered admissions decisions on approximately 500 applicants. Coordinated spring yield events. Successfully planned overnight visit event called the Black Student Experience for 50 admitted students and co-coordinated President’s Open House for 1,200 families of admitted students. Rendered admissions decisions on approximately 500 applicants.