David Huggins Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Driven to make a lasting impact on public health through strategic philanthropy. Dedicated to connecting donors' passions with the School's mission, fostering partnerships that improve lives and communities worldwide.Proven success managing a portfolio through the entire giving cycle. Skilled in building relationships and securing major gifts from individuals and foundations.Collaborate with senior leadership and faculty to advance institutional priorities, crafting compelling proposals and securing significant funding. Represent the School at high-level meetings and events, cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.

New York, Ny, Us

Manage grant and institutional giving portfolio for a community center with an $14M annual budget, overseeing funding source acquisition and stewardship.Successfully applied for and secured funding from discretionary municipal sources, including city council members and the borough president's office, to support community initiatives and programs, averaging awards from $5,000 to $75,000.Played a key role in the pre-award and implementation process of a $1 million U.S. Department of Labor award, facilitating the development of a workforce development center to address employment needs in the community.Demonstrated effective stewardship and fostered donor engagement, ensuring the successful management and utilization of the Y's first multimillion-dollar gift, five million, to establish the Center for Jewish Life.Collaborated with managing directors and directors across multiple departments, including Aging in Place, Older Adult Center, Workforce Development, and Inclusion - Autism for after-school programs, to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and successfully solicit funds for programmatic initiatives. Additionally, provided support in securing general operating support to ensure the sustainability and growth of the organization.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for raising one million dollars in unrestricted funds. Manage sponsorships and event planning for the Health Reimagined Campaign gala, which resulted in 800k of fundraising support.Build a major gifts program that identifies, qualifies, solicits, and stewards major gift donors and prospects. Direct the annual fund campaigns about public health issues and the social determinants of health, including the reproductive health centers, maternal health programs, and other health-related programs, which brings in $10k – 40k per appeal.Maintain a portfolio of 100 major gift prospects who are capable of major gift asks of $5,000 or more.Successfully organized and executed four parlor receptions at the CEO and President's house in Chelsea, driving prospect development and fundraising efforts. Each event yielded substantial results, raising between $20,000 to $50,000.Collaborated with program teams to strategize and orchestrate two impactful Summits on Health Equity, targeting both New York City and New York audiences. These events successfully cultivated relationships with foundation and institutional donors, securing invitations and RFPs while introducing Public Health Solutions to influential stakeholders in the public health sector.

Pleasantville, New York, Us

Managed a portfolio of 125 – 150 major gift prospects: identity, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects with the capacity for a major gift of $25,000 to $1M and above. Among the largest gifts closed was a 50k gift from alumna to endow a scholarship fund for nursing.Designed and administered fundraising programs for all degree and research centers within the College of Health Professions including Nursing, Physician Assistant, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Science Administration, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and Dietetics programs. Solicited private support for University Health Care, located in Wall Street, a program offering low-cost, high quality nurse-managed primary care center. Partnered with faculty to fund research interests such as aging, caregiving, chronic disease, diabetes, cognition, geriatric care, palliative care and end of life, improving patient-outcomes, patient drug education, and primary care. Joined dean, assistant dean, and faculty as necessary to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts.Collaborated with the executive director and core leadership to cultivate and solicit for principal naming gifts.Spearheaded fundraising efforts for the Speech Pathology Swallowing Disorders Clinic, initiating a Grateful Patient Program that provided an avenue for families and supporters to contribute back to the clinic.

Conducting intake assessments. Conducting weekly 30-45mins psychotherapy sessions.Periodically Completing initial treatment plans & reviewsComplete psychosocial evaluations and intake paperwork. Responsible for keeping up to date records for all client sessions. Treatment plan updates completed every three months. Assess for crisis intervention including the need for an emergency room visit. Maintain contact with service providers, schools, and family.

New York, Ny, Us

Partnered with Directors of Development of Gallatin School of Individualized Studies and Silver School of Social Work in planning and management of all fundraising events, prospects, and campaigns for their school goals of 3 and 5 million.Managed the Parents’ Council and the Dean’s Advisory Boards from membership engagement to cultivation events to begin discussions from leadership giving levels to scholarship giving levels.Engaged in the first round of discovery visits and phone calls with wealth-screened alumni and parents for donor pipeline development. Created and implemented cultivation and engagement strategies for the purpose of raising philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals through events, discovery visits, and personalized phone and email contact. Stewarded 84 endowed scholarship funds, 1 endowed chair, and 2 endowed academic centers, totaling $35 million in endowed philanthropic support, to ensure compliance with gift agreements and to illustrate to donors the impact of their giving.

Developed comprehensive fundraising strategies tailored to clients' goals, including galas, parlor receptions, direct marketing appeals, and major gift initiatives.Built robust prospect pipelines by researching and identifying potential major donors aligned with clients' missions.Developed personalized cultivation plans for major gift prospects, fostering relationships and securing significant contributions.Trained staff and volunteers in major gift solicitation techniques, building long-term fundraising capacity.Conceptualized engaging parlor receptions and other intimate events to cultivate relationships with major donors.Advised on digital fundraising strategies, including online giving platforms, crowdfunding, and social media campaigns.Worked with a diverse range of notable clients, including Michael Basch for New York City Mayor, Rally Together, Shake-Up and Stand-Up, Bagels for Change, NBA, Accor, Laduree Paris, The New York Times, Hotel on Rivington, Le Souk, and Union Social Club.

Manhattan, Ny, Us

Manhattan, Ny, Us

Solicited gifts and pledges of up to $10,000 from alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff.Spearheaded the "1886 Fund" campaign, encouraging student donations tied to the university's founding year, resulting in increased student giving.Coordinated a successful 27-city breakfast series for the "Fund for YU," contributing to a fundraising increase of $300,000 to $500,000.Identified segments of the alumni population who will be targeted for gifts and develop strategy to cultivate, solicit, and steward target population.Managed programs, events and activities based on regions, class years and other affinity-related alumni to create a level of engagement with the school for future growth.Developed and managed alumni groups in designated regions working with various alumni volunteers, the Alumni Association staff to partner with university alumni groups, board members, and leadership for collaboration.Secured substantial leadership gifts ($20,000, $10,000, $5,000) for various athletic programs. Collaborated with committees to expand the donor base for Basketball, Wrestling/Gymnastics, Fencing, Volleyball, and Baseball Coordinated the logistics of alumni-related activities and events including 10th, 25th,40th, and 50th reunions; Nahshon Society, a young alumni leadership association; the President’s Society, an annual fund donor appreciation event; professional and career development lectures; and various regional alumni events.

Manhattan, Ny, Us

Scheduled and greeted students and families; answered telephones; and performed data entry, filing, and scanning.

New York, Ny, Us

Wrote articles, press releases, and agency emails regarding agency news, developments, and events.Planned, organized, and implemented community-wide events such as Earth Day, interfaith & cultural and family events, and open houses serving up to 150 families by recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers, staff, and instructors.Analyzed and prepared a feasibility study and developed an implementation framework for their 100th anniversary celebration and their strategic planning to include and welcome diverse families such as gay and lesbian, interfaith, and interracial families and their children. Created and oversaw adult recreational programs for ages 20 – 60 addressing the agency’s service gap by initiating a wide-array of recreational classes including art, dance, music, book clubs, and volunteer opportunities.Participated in organizational development and strategic planning sessions, working directly with the Chief Social Service Officer and Directors of agency departments.

New York, Ny, Us

Led and co-led weekly evening and night support groups on unemployment, weight loss, public speaking, and caretaking along with psycho-educational workshops on hoarding, anxiety, and other timely topics.Engaged elementary school children with special needs through one-on-one play therapy and cognitive behavior methods as an intervention within the Y’s after-school program.Provided the agency expertise, advice, and support on migrating their donor lists, constituency services, and website to newer interfaces and systems allowing for better micro-targeting, modernized email delivery systems, and benchmark reporting.Assisted the Chief Program Officer in promoting, supporting, and sustaining its teen-theater, Sosua: Dare to Dance Together, a play using intergroup dynamics to teach about the Holocaust, genocides, racism, and personal identity using Jewish and Dominican teens as actors and co-creators.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Managed client relationships for a diverse portfolio of accounts, including Community Coffee (consumer goods), Blue Buffalo Pet Food (pet care), CITI (financial services), and American Airlines Credit Union (travel/loyalty).Served as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, fostering trust and rapport.Served as a liaison between media buying, media planning, creative, and clients, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of project goals across diverse teams.Collaborated with project teams to ensure on-time and on-budget campaign execution.Managed a portfolio of 40+ clients, contributing to an overall retention rate increase of 5%.Managed targeted mailing lists and distribution logistics to maximize campaign reach and impact.Secured high-profile placements for clients in newspapers, magazines, and TV news segments.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Provided customer service and technical support to banks and lender/broker firms utilizing Landsafe online services for upwards of seventy calls daily. Successfully gained the confidence of resistant clients in numerous situations through consistent clarification of policies, listening to their point of view, and negotiating workable compromises.

Manhattan, Ny, Us

Researched for Professor of Social Policy & Doctorial Research Director Dr. Richard Caputo and his paper on “Achieving a Basic Income Guarantee: Efforts-To-Date Around the World.” Conducted research pertaining to seven countries’ relationships between personal income, satisfaction, and development using Lexis-Nexis, Bloomberg, and the National Opinion Research Center.Organized and presented findings to over 100 attendees through PowerPoint presentations and organized data into spreadsheets for visual diagrams at the annual student/faculty research night.Became skilled in the systematic collection, analysis, and presentation of data for the evaluation of programs and policy effectiveness through statistical programming and policy analysis methods.

Moderated focus groups consisting of married women from differing socio-economic backgrounds.Discussed voter perceptions of presidential candidates related to the primary elections.Engaged participants reactions to copy and images in political direct mail.Provided preliminary findings reports on married women in Pennsylvania based on results.Performed affinity analysis using predictive analytics to find factors between income, lifestyle choices, political preferences, and values.

Mckinney, Texas, Us

Immersed in the complexities of local governance through the McKinney City Manager Fellowship Program. Led high-level projects, including city-wide event coordination and sustainable community initiatives, demonstrating strong project management skills.Gained a holistic perspective on city departments, policy development, budget processes, and community engagement.Secured increased library funding to expand access to critical community services, including: employment & financial resources, immigration support, correctional programs, adult & young adult development initiatives, programs for mature adults (50+), and services for individuals with disabilities.Engaged in an accelerated BA to MPA curriculum focused on professional-level coursework, demonstrating academic rigor and adaptability. Gained specialized public administration skills.Completed capstone project, "Respecting Choices, Reducing Emissions: A Community-Centric Approach to Achieving Tier 2 Standards in Car-Dominated Areas," investigating strategies for emissions reduction within car-centric communities, balancing regulations and transportation choices.

Richardson, Texas, Us

Provided database management for admissions, in-person registration, permanent records, transcripts, and degree audits as well as frontline support.Managed waitlists and room assignments, maximizing course availability and optimizing classroom utilization.Collaborated with cross-departmental teams to streamline reporting processes, improving efficiency and reducing potential errors.Ensured data accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations (FERPA, etc.) by meticulously reviewing student records and generating detailed reports.

Developed targeted prospect lists for non-profit organizations, resulting in increased donor acquisition rates.Utilized a comprehensive approach to prospect research, leveraging phone books, census data, mailing list rentals, magazine subscriptions, and referral networks.Tailored prospect lists to align with specific donor demographics and philanthropic interests, maximizing campaign effectiveness.Successfully built prospect lists for a diverse range of non-profit organizations, including:Christian Coalition of America (Political Advocacy)Traditional Values Coalition (Social Advocacy)American Family Association (Social Advocacy)Campaign for Working Families (Social Advocacy)Reform Party (Political Advocacy)Save the Children (International Relief)Heifer International (International Development)National Easter Seal Society (Health Advocacy)Demonstrated ability to cater prospect lists to the unique needs and missions of various non-profit organizations.Crafted emotionally resonant copy for charitable appeals, emphasizing the impact of donations to motivate giving.Developed personalized messaging and storytelling techniques to deepen donor engagement with charitable causes.Integrated powerful testimonials and success stories into direct mail pieces to amplify the tangible outcomes of charitable contributions.Designed user-friendly donation materials with clear calls-to-action, streamlined instructions, and multiple giving options to facilitate the donation process.Designed packages for annual giving campaign that surpassed fundraising goals by 20%, exceeding $500,000 in donations.Revamped newsletter format with beneficiary stories, leading to a 10% increase in average donation amount.

Master Of Social Work (Msw)

Ba, Political Science

Public Administration Coursework

Certificate, Ipss Exploration - Continuing Education

Advanced Clinical Training - Seven Principles Leader Training, Continuing Education

Facilitator Certificate, Facilitator Training To Build Strong Marriages And Healthy Relationships

Certificate, Immersion Course, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy

Certificate, Couples Therapy

Certificate, Data Analysis: Sql Level 1, 2, And 3

Certificate - Python Boot Camp, Python Coding

Certificate, One-Year Intensive Psychotherapy Program

Certificate - Core Skills Training

Basic Training Certificate, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Certificate - Trauma Studies

Post-Masters Certificate, Post-Masters Certificate In Advanced Clinical Practice

Continuing Education, How To Perfect Your Ask: Intensive In Fundraising

Certificate, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Certificate, Sql - Tables, Queries, And Joins