James Knapp Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

As the President & CEO of Broward Education Foundation, I am committed to championing the Foundation’s mission and organizational objectives. Leading with a proactive approach through community collaborations, cultivation of relationships and a commitment towards impactful contributions within the community we serve is the driving force behind our efforts at Broward Education Foundation.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

As the Chief Operating Officer, I spearheaded strategic planning, optimized operational efficiency, and drove transformative educational programs with unwavering dedication, by orchestrating seamless collaborations and fostering impactful partnerships.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Led and managed fundraising, resource development, foundation advancement, fund development, and strategic planning. I created annual funding and strategic fundraising plans aligned with the organization's short and long-term goals.

West Palm Beach, Florida, Us

As the Associate Vice President of Development, I lead the Palm Beach Atlantic University Development Office by promoting the mission, purpose, and priorities of fundraising and engagement by building and nurturing strategic philanthropic relationships to improve and transform the lives of individuals and communities. As well as managing a full portfolio of prospects and staff. It was my job to ensure that PBA was committed to values central to the mission of our three pillars: Enlightening Minds, Enriching Souls, and Extending Hands.—which guided our strategic thinking, decision-making, and day-to-day interaction with each other and our stakeholders.I was able to ensure an effective strategy, implementation, evaluation, reporting, and refinement of all Development activities that supported annual and capital campaign goals. This included ensuring that the program had clear strategic objectives, measurable outcomes, aspirational work plans, performance metrics, and ensuring the university was well-positioned for university-wide benefit and service.I also lead the collaboration with university leadership, including the provost, deans, and department chairs. I served as an active member of the university leadership team, assisting with all development strategic planning and implementation of those strategies that aligned with our fundraising priorities.

West Palm Beach, Florida, Us

As Senior Director of Development at Palm Beach Atlantic, I continued moving forward the University's mission and vision, as well as building relationships and continued partnerships with the community. Within the scope of fundraising, It was my role to recognize opportunities, create strategies and execute based on the University’s strategic vision.

Miami, Florida, Us

As the Chief Strategy Officer at The Cushman School, I worked alongside the head of school to lead their board of trustees and community to build a vision and corresponding strategy that was able to exceed expectations and provide a new level of success. This included a new state-of-the-art building as well as the overall highest fundraising numbers ever recorded.

Miami, Fl, Us

Main university lead for FIU’s community outreach initiatives, strategically connecting FIU to the community and the helping the community connect to FIU. University representative to other anchor institutions in the region, including academic institution, economic development agencies, chambers, and corporations. Resource for local businesses, corporations and municipalities who want to develop multidisciplinary and multi-university collaborations. Manages and stewards FIU's President’s Council and its more than 100 members.

Miami, Fl, Us

Developed and implemented the strategic framework for how Florida International University develops, manages and resources partnerships with external private corporations, foundations, and public agencies. As the university representative throughout the greater business community, I ensured partnerships aligned with university strategic priorities and goals and worked with internal stakeholders to ensure success of program implementation. I also managed and oversaw key university engagement initiatives such as the Talent Development Network, Life Sciences South Florida, Veterans Working Group, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Disruption Workgroup and the Engagement Advisory Council.

Miami, Fl, Us

Development Director for the FIU Honors College with experience fundraising during a capital campaign and success fundraising from multiple donor channels. Designed, developed and implemented development strategies to achieve and exceed yearly goals.

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Managed and ensured that the university met academic standards and regulation for more than 350 student athletes in 17 sports. Lead and manager on all stages of recruiting process with parents of potential student athletes beginning with the initial cultivation of relationships. Stewarding parents and families by developing deep linkages and keeping them actively engaged in their students’ future. Ensures and oversaw academic eligibility status among student athletes in accordance to NCAA and Sunshine State Conference rules and regulations.

Miami, Fl, Us

Lead for Florida International University on Athletics student performance. Academic advisor and counseling to 85 student-athletes in football and baseball programs. Under his management, FIU’s football and baseball students had the highest GPA’s in the history of the institution and a record number of honor roll students.

Masters Of Science, Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Doctorate Of Business Administration, (In Progress)