Brian Hess Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon

• Member of PSUF executive leadership team
• Met and exceeded goals averaging $38M total fundraising annually with team of 20 gift officers; 30% increase in fundraising over 5 years
• Supervised, motivated, trained team of 30+ gift officers, program-based & research/prospect management professionals, board liaison
• Strategically deployed staffing and resources to effectively maximize fundraising in metric-based enterprise
• Led pandemic business continuity team
• Co-created organizational strategic plan with VP for engagement & communications

Portland, Oregon

• Member of PSUF executive leadership team
• Met and exceeded goals averaging $40M total fundraising annually with team of 25 gift officers
• Supervise, motivate, and train unit-based teams, including 28 gift officers and support staff
• Designed annual prospecting program to drive fundraising planning & results
• Strategically deploy staffing and resources to maximize fundraising opportunity in metric-based enterprise
• Co-created organizational strategic plan, through June 2021, with VP for engagement & communications

• Secured major gifts ($100K+) from foundations and corporations, my unit raised nearly 1/3 of total fundraised organizationally each year
• Worked with University leadership to identify and advance philanthropic priorities
• Collaborated with the research office on securing charitable funds to support research initiatives

Forest Grove, OR

• Managed Annual Giving, Stewardship and Advancement Services Units
• Secured major gifts ($25K+) from foundations and corporations
• Worked with University leadership to identify and advance philanthropic priorities
• Collaborated with the research office on securing charitable funds to support research initiatives
• Managed budget

Forest Grove, Oregon

• Secured major gifts ($25K+) from foundations and corporations
• Worked with University leadership to advance institutional philanthropic priorities
• Collaborated with the research office on securing charitable funds to support research initiatives
• Managed budget

Forest Grove, Oregon

• Planned, organized and implemented a comprehensive alumni relations program, including class reunions, regional chapter/affinity club programs, award and recognition programs, alumni events and cultivation activities.
• Served as primary liaison to alumni board and committees.
• Directed alumni communications, including invitations and announcements, web site content and departmental newsletters, programs and activities.
• Recruited, trained and cultivated alumni volunteers.
• Collaborated with graduate and professional school programs to implement departmental alumni program initiatives and activities.
• Collaborated with departments throughout University, including President’s Office, Development, Admissions, Career Development, Communications and Public Affairs.

Portland, Oregon

• Planned, organized and implemented a comprehensive alumni relations program, including class reunions, regional club programs, award and recognition programs, departmental alumni events and cultivation activities.
• Acted as primary liaison to alumni council and committees.
• Administered alumni communication and outreach, including serving as editor of school’s magazine, invitations, web site content and departmental newsletters, programs and activities.
• Recruited, trained and cultivated alumni volunteers.
• Collaborated with School departments and divisions to implement departmental alumni programs and activities.
• Managed alumni and communications budget.

Salem, Oregon

• Coordinated Regional Young Alumni Program.
• Coordinated parent program and newsletters in consultation with various departments around campus.
• Assisted in planning, organizing and implementation of student alumni program, regional club program, class reunions, career mentor day, alumni web site, volunteer recruitment and training, newsletters and alumni board.
• Served as liaison to various committees of the alumni board.
• Worked with offices and departments to coordinate programs and activities.

Salem, Oregon

• Coordinated annual Town & Gown Campaign (community campaign).
• Assisted various directors in office with planning, organizing and implementing programs and activities, including donor relations, annual giving, alumni relations and special projects – brochure/pamphlet development.
• Recruited and trained volunteers.

Keymakers Executive Summit

Bs, Biology, Emphasis In Botany

Activities and Societies: Kappa Sigma Fraternity; Jazz Band; Alternative Spring Break Leader (1994); Student Mentor, Bush Elementary.