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David Cobb is an experienced fundraiser and senior nonprofit executive with more than 20 years experience leading innovative fund development, public affairs and strategic planning initiatives for a broad range of nonprofits. David’s diverse background in fundraising includes having led highly successful capital campaigns, major gifts initiatives, annual funds and events. An attorney, David brings extensive non-profit management experience with a special focus on capital campaign execution, organizational turnarounds and self-funded program creation.

Innovative and inspiring leader with extensive experience transforming organizations by executing comprehensive turnaround and growth strategies engaging all areas of operations driving revenue growth and cultural change. Drive double digit revenue growth, manage staff of 30 professionals in areas of fund development, communications, legal, public affairs and human resources as a key senior leader for a $60M non-profit operating innovative programs and services providing critical employment services for thousands of at-risk Kentuckians. Direct statewide strategic community engagement, public affairs outreach, collaborative public relations and marketing programs designed to increase awareness and drive support.Spearheaded the successful planning and execution of a national conference of 1,000 attendees that pioneered a number of new and creative revenue streams raising more than $75,000 to covered all event costs.Initiated successful outreach initiative to create important collaborations with community partners and several Kentucky universities resulting in a highly visible, creative reuse/ recycling campus program that has diverted more than 11 tons of textile donations in three years.Significantly expanded Goodwill’s influence and exposure among key audience and forged strategic partnerships by spearheading a statewide volunteer engagement program to support, educate and involve donors and friends. Galvanized community and legislative support for launching adult high schools in Kentucky securing $1M in funding from state government. Developed a new and highly innovative auto donation / placement program involving numerous community and corporate partners which has removed transp

Directed and managed all university alumni activities including: communications, events and marketing for a 16,000 member association with constituents located in all 50 states and several international countries. Provided strategic leadership to the association’s 14-member Board of Directors including budget, fund development, production of the university’s alumni magazine and management of more than 30 constituent events, involving thousands of alumni each year.

Managed and marketed fundraising activities in a three-state region for one of the most effective fundraising non-profits in the United States. Identified, cultivated and solicited corporate prospects then directed and managed the joint fundraising programs. Directed more than 30 major fundraising programs annually involving volunteer recruitment, communications and management with an annual portfolio in excess of $500,000.

Broad experience in directing and managing complicated civil litigation requiring keen analytical skills in problem solving, refined written/oral advocacy skills and ability to manage complex assignments while meeting critical deadlines.