Justin Fletcher
Vice President / Programs at Excellerate Foundation (formerly Endeavor Foundation)- Claim this Profile
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Nic Katona
I had the honor to work with Justin for nearly two years while at After School Matters. He is a wonderul strategic and dynamic leader. Justin provided me with great institutional knowledge and support when I arrived at After School Matters and helped to implement a new development model. He did a wonderful job of taking on the challenge of managing all existing foundation support as well as developing plans to identify new foundations that could be cultiavated by After School Matters. Justin served as point person to the Foundation community and was successful in securing numerous five and six figure gifts. He does a wonderful job at leading a team and has a great work ethic. He is able to rally team members as well as hold people accoutable when necessary. He has the respect of his colleagues and is an integral part of the development team. Justin has always been able to handle the various twists and changes that come with fundraising. He takes them in stride while always working toward organizational goals. He is able to handle pressure well and his work product is always very strong and polished. In my years of fundraising it is rare to find someone as skilled and professional as Justin. He is top notch and I thank him for all his work and dedication!
Nic Katona
I had the honor to work with Justin for nearly two years while at After School Matters. He is a wonderul strategic and dynamic leader. Justin provided me with great institutional knowledge and support when I arrived at After School Matters and helped to implement a new development model. He did a wonderful job of taking on the challenge of managing all existing foundation support as well as developing plans to identify new foundations that could be cultiavated by After School Matters. Justin served as point person to the Foundation community and was successful in securing numerous five and six figure gifts. He does a wonderful job at leading a team and has a great work ethic. He is able to rally team members as well as hold people accoutable when necessary. He has the respect of his colleagues and is an integral part of the development team. Justin has always been able to handle the various twists and changes that come with fundraising. He takes them in stride while always working toward organizational goals. He is able to handle pressure well and his work product is always very strong and polished. In my years of fundraising it is rare to find someone as skilled and professional as Justin. He is top notch and I thank him for all his work and dedication!
Nic Katona
I had the honor to work with Justin for nearly two years while at After School Matters. He is a wonderul strategic and dynamic leader. Justin provided me with great institutional knowledge and support when I arrived at After School Matters and helped to implement a new development model. He did a wonderful job of taking on the challenge of managing all existing foundation support as well as developing plans to identify new foundations that could be cultiavated by After School Matters. Justin served as point person to the Foundation community and was successful in securing numerous five and six figure gifts. He does a wonderful job at leading a team and has a great work ethic. He is able to rally team members as well as hold people accoutable when necessary. He has the respect of his colleagues and is an integral part of the development team. Justin has always been able to handle the various twists and changes that come with fundraising. He takes them in stride while always working toward organizational goals. He is able to handle pressure well and his work product is always very strong and polished. In my years of fundraising it is rare to find someone as skilled and professional as Justin. He is top notch and I thank him for all his work and dedication!
Nic Katona
I had the honor to work with Justin for nearly two years while at After School Matters. He is a wonderul strategic and dynamic leader. Justin provided me with great institutional knowledge and support when I arrived at After School Matters and helped to implement a new development model. He did a wonderful job of taking on the challenge of managing all existing foundation support as well as developing plans to identify new foundations that could be cultiavated by After School Matters. Justin served as point person to the Foundation community and was successful in securing numerous five and six figure gifts. He does a wonderful job at leading a team and has a great work ethic. He is able to rally team members as well as hold people accoutable when necessary. He has the respect of his colleagues and is an integral part of the development team. Justin has always been able to handle the various twists and changes that come with fundraising. He takes them in stride while always working toward organizational goals. He is able to handle pressure well and his work product is always very strong and polished. In my years of fundraising it is rare to find someone as skilled and professional as Justin. He is top notch and I thank him for all his work and dedication!
Experience
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Vice President / Programs
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Nov 2012 - Present
Leading and directing the implementation of recommended and prioritized philanthropic investments (financial and other resources) that meet the validated needs of the community and expand Excellerate's capacity to drive systemic change in Northwest Arkansas. Leading and directing the implementation of recommended and prioritized philanthropic investments (financial and other resources) that meet the validated needs of the community and expand Excellerate's capacity to drive systemic change in Northwest Arkansas.
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After School Matters
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Associate Director of Foundation Relations
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Jul 2011 - Nov 2012
Planned and implemented foundation fundraising strategies for the organization. Responsible for the research, identification, cultivation, coordination, and stewardship of a portfolio of current and prospective relationships with public, private, and family foundations. Administered all aspects of securing foundation support within this portfolio to ensure the organization’s financial and programmatic obligations were met. Also responsible for government grants at the local, state, and national levels. Supervised staff who assisted in implementing all foundation strategies, as well as development operations.
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Grants Manager
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Sep 2009 - Jul 2011
Managed relationships with foundation, corporate, and government donors. Lead the organization's proposal submission process. Monitored funder deliverables and grant expenditures, while also strategically identifying new potential funding sources. Supervised staff who assisted in achieving departmental and organizational goals.
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Partnerships Manager
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Jul 2007 - Sep 2009
Cultivated and stewarded corporate funders. Created and managed high-profile projects to increase awareness of the organization while aligning with donor goals and objectives.
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Manager of Program Development
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Sep 2005 - Jul 2007
Bridged the development and programming departments, spearheading new organizational projects and initiatives that were funded by major gifts from corporate donors.
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Education
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1990 - 1994
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
B.A., Drama -
1994 - 1995
California State University-Fullerton
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