Joe Donahue
Senior Director Of Development at Holy Trinity High School - Chicago- Claim this Profile
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J. James O'Malley
I have known and worked closely with Joe as a result of my serving on the Board of Directors at HFS Chicago Scholars. He has held the role of Director of Development from May 2018- to May 2020, a position that I had a hand in recruiting for HFS and resulted in his placement. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Joe and came to know him as an asset. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly committed. His knowledge of development, fundraising, and social media was a huge advantage to our organization. He is a true team player and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of his colleagues.
Dennis Crowley
I am on the Board at HFS and I always enjoyed working with Joe. Joe was able to communicate the mission of HFS clearly and passionately to our donors. He not only connected well with our donors but also with the students. His strong organizational skills ensured that our events went smoothly.
J. James O'Malley
I have known and worked closely with Joe as a result of my serving on the Board of Directors at HFS Chicago Scholars. He has held the role of Director of Development from May 2018- to May 2020, a position that I had a hand in recruiting for HFS and resulted in his placement. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Joe and came to know him as an asset. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly committed. His knowledge of development, fundraising, and social media was a huge advantage to our organization. He is a true team player and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of his colleagues.
Dennis Crowley
I am on the Board at HFS and I always enjoyed working with Joe. Joe was able to communicate the mission of HFS clearly and passionately to our donors. He not only connected well with our donors but also with the students. His strong organizational skills ensured that our events went smoothly.
J. James O'Malley
I have known and worked closely with Joe as a result of my serving on the Board of Directors at HFS Chicago Scholars. He has held the role of Director of Development from May 2018- to May 2020, a position that I had a hand in recruiting for HFS and resulted in his placement. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Joe and came to know him as an asset. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly committed. His knowledge of development, fundraising, and social media was a huge advantage to our organization. He is a true team player and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of his colleagues.
Dennis Crowley
I am on the Board at HFS and I always enjoyed working with Joe. Joe was able to communicate the mission of HFS clearly and passionately to our donors. He not only connected well with our donors but also with the students. His strong organizational skills ensured that our events went smoothly.
J. James O'Malley
I have known and worked closely with Joe as a result of my serving on the Board of Directors at HFS Chicago Scholars. He has held the role of Director of Development from May 2018- to May 2020, a position that I had a hand in recruiting for HFS and resulted in his placement. I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Joe and came to know him as an asset. He is honest, dependable, and incredibly committed. His knowledge of development, fundraising, and social media was a huge advantage to our organization. He is a true team player and always manages to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of his colleagues.
Dennis Crowley
I am on the Board at HFS and I always enjoyed working with Joe. Joe was able to communicate the mission of HFS clearly and passionately to our donors. He not only connected well with our donors but also with the students. His strong organizational skills ensured that our events went smoothly.
Experience
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Holy Trinity High School - Chicago
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director Of Development
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Senior Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations
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Jul 2021 - Present
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HFS Chicago Scholars
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Development
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
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buildOn
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Development, Midwest
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Jan 2017 - May 2018
The Vice President of Development oversaw two Development Directors (one in Chicago and one in Detroit), and managed a fundraising program that includes individual giving/appeals, corporate and foundation giving, major giving, and events. Worked closely with Chicago-based board, while working to develop and populate a Detroit-based board. A member of buildOn’s national development leadership team collaborated with peers who were responsible for marketing, event management, and national development/community engagement and crowd-funding initiatives.
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Corporate Partnerships
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Aug 2013 - Jan 2017
Director of Corporate Partnerships created and implemented corporate fundraising strategy for City Year Chicago. Lead efforts to build the sponsorship pipeline and cultivate new corporate/institutional partners and team sponsors with the capacity to support City Year Chicago’s work and vision through their advocacy, support, and leadership. Secured and renewed support through the Team Sponsor Program, Fee-For-Service Program, Corporate Annual Fund and other sponsorship opportunities. Director of Corporate Partnerships created and implemented corporate fundraising strategy for City Year Chicago. Lead efforts to build the sponsorship pipeline and cultivate new corporate/institutional partners and team sponsors with the capacity to support City Year Chicago’s work and vision through their advocacy, support, and leadership. Secured and renewed support through the Team Sponsor Program, Fee-For-Service Program, Corporate Annual Fund and other sponsorship opportunities.
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National Merit Scholarship Corporation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sponsor Development Manager
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Sep 2008 - Apr 2013
- Signed 31 new corporate sponsors, creating 250+ scholarships worth $450,000+ annually- Managed the distribution of 5,900 scholarships worth over $13 million- Managed 100+ sponsor accounts giving 1,500+ scholarships worth over $3.5 million annually- Lead all new business development- Generated new leads, created prospecting materials, and oversaw all prospecting outreach- Coordinated communications between NMSC and sponsors regarding scholarship competition- Responded to inquiries from all publics regarding the ongoing scholarship competitions and the administration of existing scholarship stipends- Updated and edited prospect literature- Oversaw alumni database and developed relationships leading to new programs and testimonials- Assisted in sales training for Sponsor Services Coordinators- Collaborated with IT Department and outside vendors to setup Salesforce.com as prospect CRM
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Account Executive
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2005 - 2008
- 2007 & 2008 Commissioner’s Award, given to AFL Organization of the Year- Member of first sales staff in team history to hit revenue, sales and renewal goals- Sold and managed more than 200 full season ticket accounts • Accounted for over 10% of tickets sold by 13 member staff • 8% personal increase in season ticket sales from 2007 to 2008 season • Sold the 3rd most season tickets on staff in 2008 • Sold more partial season tickets than any other staff member- Led sales team in 2007 season ticket renewal rate, 84% renewed, 8 % above team average- Achieved 2008 goal of 77% of tickets renewed- Personally achieved $250,000 in total revenue- Sold hospitality and media packages through collaboration with Corporate Sales Department- Lead pre-game V.I.P. tours for contest winners, speaking to groups of 10+ for 90 minutes
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Chicago Bandits
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Ticket Operations
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Mar 2005 - Nov 2005
Directed ticket operations for all 36 home games and league playoffs. Directed ticket operations for all 36 home games and league playoffs.
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Education
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2000 - 2004
Denison University
BA, English and Cinema -
2003 - 2003
University of East Anglia
English Language and Literature, General
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