Branden Barber

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CEO at Rainforest Rescue @ Rainforest Rescue
Branden Barber's Location
Ocean Shores, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
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About Branden Barber

Branden Barber has served as the CEO of Rainforest Rescue since 2018, leading the charge to protect the world's most ancient rainforest, the Daintree, located in Far North Queensland, Australia. With over 25 years of experience in the social impact and for-profit sectors across Australia and the US, Branden is a seasoned organizational leader known for his expertise in pro-impact organizational development.Driven by a commitment to addressing the climate and biodiversity crises, Branden is dedicated to developing and implementing programs that effectively combat these pressing issues. As an Organizational Engagement and Development professional, he works tirelessly to engage stakeholders in meaningful ways, advocating for environmental and social justice, promoting conservation efforts, and mobilizing communities to address these urgent challenges.Branden brings extensive leadership team and board experience to his role, having successfully collaborated with organizational leaders, funders, philanthropists, indigenous communities, and activists. Through strategic partnerships, he has enhanced organizational resilience, sustainability, and the effectiveness of programs aimed at mitigating the climate and biodiversity crises. His work contributes to a more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable world for current and future generations.

Branden Barber's Current Company Details
Rainforest Rescue

Rainforest Rescue

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CEO at Rainforest Rescue
Website:
rainforestrescue.org.au
Employees:
14
Branden Barber Work Experience Details
  • Rainforest Rescue
    Ceo
    Rainforest Rescue Jun 2018 - Present
    Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
    Rainforest Rescue has been protecting and restoring rainforests in Australia and internationally since 1998. We do this by purchasing and protecting the biodiversity of high conservation value rainforest, and by re-establishing rainforest through planting, maintenance and restoration. Please visit our website to learn more about how we - together - are protecting some of the oldest and most biodiverse rainforest on the planet! Join us.
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  • Better World Engagement
    Principal
    Better World Engagement Jan 2016 - Nov 2018
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Leveraging my skills and experience in fundraising and marketing as an organizational leader, and through my network in the Bay Area and beyond, I provide services to pro-impact agencies and B-Corporations to further their missions and expand their engaged audiences. Executive and organizational coaching, strategy, and development are essential for mission success. Engagement and Communications for a better world. See more at brandenbarber.com
  • Bioneers
    Director Of Engagement & Development
    Bioneers Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
    San Francisco, California
    Managed all aspects of fundraising. Planned and led "best ever" and highly successful high donor journey to Canada, recruited awesome people - who were also 5 figure donors, designed and deployed all development systems and events at annual conference (~4,000 people) with increased funds. Ran successful crowdfunding efforts and developed scholarship fundraising strategy that included all scholarship recipients as advocates and team members. Oversaw shift from old CRM (RE) to Salesforce. $4.2m budget. Executive Team.
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  • Amazon Watch
    Director Of Engagement
    Amazon Watch Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
    Oakland
    Managed major and individual giving programs, special events, board engagement, foundations and the development and launch of Advocacy Journeys program. Grew individual giving to make up for fluctuations in institutional support, exceeded individual targets, produced best annual event ever with 15% growth in funds raised. Trusted partner and public liaison. Leadership Team.Protecting the Amazon and advancing the rights of its indigenous people.
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  • Independent
    Independent Consultant
    Independent Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Assisting non-profit and for-profit organizations with fundraising and engagement, management and marketing. Assisting non-profit organizations and B-corporations in fundraising and engagement efforts. I have worked for Amazon Watch, Sungevity, Global Exchange, the Story of Stuff Project and others to promote events, improve fundraising programs, and direct and plan strategically for growth and sustainability.
  • Hoffman Institute Foundation
    Development Director
    Hoffman Institute Foundation Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
    San Rafael, Ca
    Managed all aspects of fundraising with specific major gifts portfolio and prospecting. Developed new processes, event formats, presentations, direct mail and online fundraising programs, new fellowship fund, stabilized fundraising plan and communications. Executive Team.
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  • Rainforest Action Network
    Development Director
    Rainforest Action Network Jan 2006 - Jul 2010
    San Francisco, Ca
    Reasonably radical, Rainforest Action Network is a force to be reckoned with in corporate campaigning that makes a tremendous difference in the environmental and social justice arena. As a hands-on member of Executive Leadership Team, led fundraising team (6) with budget of $5m and management across department with personal responsibility for winning $1.6m in major gifts. Grew base, online giving and produced and led up to 7 events annually, including the annual gala, REVEL. Planned and executed Annual Campaign. Engaging public speaking at rallies and fundraisers. Donor trips to affected areas increased loyalty and ROI. Grew budget from $2.3m to $5m during worst economy seen in generations. Leveraged board for fundraising. Developed strong organizational relationships and held direct donor relations and solicitations.
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  • Rmit University
    Multimedia And Design Instructor
    Rmit University 2004 - 2006
    Melbourne, Australia
    Instructing students working towards a career in graphic and new media design, I taught at university level. Courses covered design, tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver), branding and brand strategy, business and negotiation.
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  • Twin Lizards Creative
    Principal
    Twin Lizards Creative 2003 - 2006
    Castlemaine, Vic, Australia
    Independent design studio serving businesses and customers from Victoria, Australia. Starting from a dial-up connection from a solar, mud brick house far out in the bush of Central Victoria, I began by helping small companies improve their online business presence and capacity. I grew it into a studio leveraging contractors providing design, web, interactive, brand and business consulting services to the very small (local bed and breakfasts) to the medium (Kluwell Publishing – kluwell.com.au) to the very large (Ajilon Consulting - ajilon.com.au).
  • Different
    Co-Founder
    Different Jan 2002 - Jun 2002
    Sydney, Australia
    E-services consultancy, now Australia’s largest experience design firm. As founding partner, I established the foundation for what has become an enormously successful business with a team of three others. My role was in recruiting key staff and laying the foundation for what would be their planning and implementation process as we moved into the competitive business landscape Australia-wide.
  • Sapient
    Director Of Creative Delivery
    Sapient 2001 - 2002
    Sydney, Australia And San Francisco, Ca
    S&P 500-listed eServices provider with a broad range of offerings across various big business verticals. Working in Sydney office as Director of Creative Delivery and part of the senior management team, I was responsible for management of our large creative team (15+) across multiple projects and often in different locations, client-management and business development. Major clients included Tourism Australia, Kiwi Dairies, and Fuji-Xerox. I worked closely with creative, technology, user-experience and brand strategy. I was responsible for business side of deliverables, client-business communication and solutions. Before the jump to Sydyney, Sapient purchased Studio Archetype when I was promoted to Sr. Project Manager working in the San Francisco office with client-management and team leadership responsibilities including planning and execution of complex new media projects with teams of up to 25 working for blue chip clients, including Electronic Arts, Disney and 3Com. Project budgets ranged up to $5m.
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  • Sapient
    Sr. Project Manager
    Sapient 1999 - 2001
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Client-management and leadership, planning and execution of complex new media projects with teams of up to 25 for blue chip clients (EA Disney 3Com). Budgets to $5m.
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  • Studio Archetype
    Creative Integrator
    Studio Archetype 1998 - 1999
    San Francisco, Ca
    Landmark creative design agency, famous for pioneering the dirt-world to digital brand strategy discipline. As a Creative Integrator (Project Manager) I was the lynch-pin between creative team and client, managed project budgets and provided guidance to both team and clients based on recommendations of either, as well as provided team resources and spirit. I worked closely with members of brand strategy, user experience, design & technology to create some of the first online businesses powered by custom back-end solutions with a strong brand and user-experience focus such as Xerox, E*Trade and Wells Fargo.
  • Actioneer
    Evangelist
    Actioneer 1996 - 1998
    San Francisco, Ca
    Actioneer was a 90’s dot com start-up focused on software products that manage actions intuitively for different computing platforms. I also managed our website, presented at large technology expos and events, managed and marketed products for the Palm platform, ran our beta program, provided technical support and QA.
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  • Hoffman Institute International
    Webmaster
    Hoffman Institute International 1995 - 1996
    Montclair, California
    Working closely with founder, Bob Hoffman, as their first webmaster and digital architect, I established an online presence and hub for Hoffman centers in 13 countries as well as an electronic communications program. I assisted in the redesign and creation of collateral as well as established a consistent design aesthetic. I was responsible for moving the organization online, helping establish what has become a central platform for outreach and electronic communications for the organization.
  • Greenpeace Australia
    State Office Coordinator
    Greenpeace Australia 1993 - 1995
    Melbourne, Australia
    Greenpeace – protecting life on Earth through direct action and bearing witness. As State Office Coordinator I ran day-to-day operations of Greenpeace Australia’s Victorian state office, managing a team of up to 15 volunteers. I scouted, coordinated and ran actions in conjunction with the national office and state action team. I participated in planning and running large events and staged media events. I ran an enormous action against a Coal Fired Power Plant that included 40 activists, creative strategy, climbers and national media. I was media spokesperson for both our state work and GP campaigns related to climate change and toxics and I created the first national website for any Greenpeace office.
  • Greenpeace Marine Division
    Assistant Engineer
    Greenpeace Marine Division 1992 - 1993
    At Sea
    On the MV Rainbow Warrior and the MV Greenpeace as both a volunteer and crew. Fire Team, Inflatable Pilot, and ship media translator-liaison in South America. Arguably the most exciting job I ever had with friendships established that continue.
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Branden Barber Skills

Fundraising Nonprofits Social Media Public Speaking Entrepreneurship Program Management Leadership Corporate Social Responsibility Non Profits Sustainability Social Networking Event Management Start Ups Strategic Planning Community Development Non Profit Consulting Marketing Volunteer Management Community Outreach Content Strategy Public Relations Strategy Project Management Non Profit Director Grassroots Organizing Event Planning Philanthropy User Experience Social Entrepreneurship Team Leadership Web Development Grants Marketing Strategy Activism Information Architecture Graphic Design Account Management Creative Direction Information Design Adobe Creative Suite Advocacy Stakeholder Engagement Brand Implementation Engagement Grassroots Identity Online User Experience Organizational Management Creative Branding Fire Suppression

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Branden Barber works for Rainforest Rescue

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Branden Barber's current role is CEO at Rainforest Rescue.

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Branden Barber attended University Of California, Santa Cruz.

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Branden Barber has interest in Civil Rights And Social Action, Social Services, Environment, Human Rights.

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Branden Barber has skills like Fundraising, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Non Profits, Sustainability, Social Networking, Event Management.

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Branden Barber's colleagues are Erryn Stephens, Justin Mcmahon, César Barbosa García, Marybeth Harrison, Jessica Wilder, Leonie Gale, Mark Cox.

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