Robert R. Lane Email & Phone Number

Valhalla, NY

• Reported directly to the CEO and led all aspects of fundraising for the hospital. Developed strategic fundraising plans to support major initiatives and led the implementation of those plans.
• Established new initiatives such as an annual direct mail appeal program which increased donors 73%, and an enhanced grants program increasing grant revenue 24%. Also instituted a long-range marketing program for.
• Created and executed new a regional community outreach initiative called “Dine Out for Blythedale” to build philanthropic awareness. Effort involved the Culinary Institute of America, 90 restaurants in six counties.
• Reorganized development programs and staff, creating a dynamic, high-performing team resulting in an 11% increase in total program revenue in the period from 2017 to 2019. Total active donors increased 30%, and event.

Sleepy Hollow, NY

• Reported directly to the CEO and led marketing and communications for the Hospital, all service lines and Phelps Medical Associates. Managed the Development Department and oversaw the creation of multi-year strategic.
• Reorganized professional staff, programs and events to improve performance and significantly reduced annual operating expenses.
• Increased annual fundraising revenue by140% through the planning, organization and implementation of a capital campaign.
• Secured the largest single gift in Phelps history in 2013 and achieved two consecutive years (2013 and 2014) of highest annual development revenue.
• Increased number of active annual donors from 1,625 in 2012 to a sustained level of 1,850 in 2013, 2014 and 2015 by nurturing relationships with all donor constituencies. VP for Development (2012 - 2015)

Poughkeepsie, NY

• Reported directly to CEO of Saint Francis Hospital and served on senior management team. Responsible for marketing, public relations and fundraising programs. Reported monthly to Hospital Board of Trustees and.
• Established vision, created strategic plan, performed feasibility study and led successful capital campaign which exceeded goal by $2.3M.
• Increased annual fundraising achievements by $2M by recruiting experienced fundraising professionals and establishing new programs and events.
• Planned and executed a robust major gift program that included engaging the memberships of both the Foundation and Hospital Boards.

New York, NY

• Responsible for planning, execution and supervision of development, marketing and public relations programs and staff. Worked directly with President and Board on all aspects of advancement. Served as liaison to.
• Created and managed affinity groups including the President’s Roundtable which grew to 100 members.
• Led the establishment of Capital Campaign Committee at Board level and strategic planning for future campaign.
• Established and managed administration of licensing program.Vice President for External Relations (2004 - 2005)

Hyde Park, NY

• Supervised and directed alumni affairs and development programs for both Napa Valley and Hudson Valley campuses. Managed full program of corporate and foundation relations. Initiated and oversaw all public relations.
• Planned and directed annual gala that raised record-breaking net of $485K.
• Managed full range of fundraising activities and solicitations leading to more than $6M in gifts for the Napa Valley campus.
• Completed CIA’s first-ever capital campaign – a $40M effort.
• Cultivated major prospects and solicited major gifts in all ranges, primarily principal gifts above $1M. AVP (1997-1998), Director (1994-1997), Associate Director (1992-1994)