Managing Director of Brian Walsh Fundraising, a firm specializing in both international philanthropy and assistance to nonprofits.Brian brings over 20 years of experience guiding advancement programs in higher and secondary education, social services and the arts to achieve their goals. In each setting he has not only increased support but built the infrastructure to sustain it.For small-to-medium-size nonprofits, Brian’s awareness of their key challenges means he can help them maximize impact by identifying the best opportunities. A small development function can face roadblocks at every turn -- trying to do too much with too few resources, for example, or lack of experience in fundraising. It’s Brian’s job to show how to get beyond such roadblocks and quickly get on the road to success.For schools and universities that need to engage more successfully with their international constituents, Brian can help them advance their international development goals. International philanthropy offers a new and important market for educational institutions, and Brian has been on the forefront of tapping into this market. His extensive experience working with philanthropists in 14 countries provides critical insights for schools and colleges necessary to advance their international development goals. Because success depends on understanding the culture you are working with and building a comprehensive, integrative and collaborative program, Brian provides the knowledge, structures and strategies that create a truly successful program for the long term.

Launched a comprehensive parent, alumni relations and fundraising programs directed at constituents living outside the US. Identified, cultivated and solicited major and principal gift prospects. I developed alumni leadership teams in various cities, formed parent groups and organized major events in numerous cities.

Responsible for managing portfolio of 150 major gift prospects capable of making gifts of$25,000 $500,000. Successfully secured gifts through donor focused strategies to establish endowments and ongoing financial support for programs at the University. Prepared and accompanied the university president on prospect visits and special events.

Executive Director of the College's Foundation with oversight of board stewardship, recruitment and budgeting. Responsible for directing the alumni relations and development programs. Established first Alumni Weekend, Senior Class gift and bequest programs. Organized first major donor recognition event.

Established strategic development program with annual fund, major gifts and planned gifts programs, created four color college magazine and managed foundation board. Increased capital and annual giving each year. Increased giving by 50% and alumni participation by 25%, grew endowment by 73%.

Assistant Director of Development responsible for planning and implementation of targeted annual giving program. Managed staff of 8 with oversight of a phonathon program, highly segmented direct mail program, donor relations, 10th and 25th Reunions. Created a parent giving program. Increased participation and revenues each year.