John Rivera Email & Phone Number

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, US

New Jersey

• Manage donor and foundation relations strategies and events across nine states in accordance with organizational priorities aimed at enhancing visibility, retention, and contributions. Facilitate the coordination of.
• Launched robust annual outreach strategy that combined soft touches and face-to-face interactions, increasing donor participation while elevating annual income from ~$700,000 to ~$2.5 million.
• Organized and conducted informative donor events in each state to promote volunteer engagement and deferred gift contributions, raising the percentage of total deferred gift plans from 15% to ~52%.
• Manage proposals, and reporting requirements for private foundations in my region.

Greater New York Area

• Provide leadership seminars, organizational development consultations, and strategic planning services aimed at assisting non-profit organizations in transforming challenges into unified objectives. Mentor.
• Evaluate programmatic capacity and governance structures; create qualitative communication instruments and reporting systems to meet grant expectations and community needs.
• Grew YoY caseload by 10% via networking and partnership development strategies, acquiring 70% of clients by year 3 through direct referrals from current and former clients.
• Enhance individual client performance and effectiveness within their organization through targeted development plans.

New York Area

• Assumed the position of the inaugural Director, tasked with enhancing relations within the primary market. Successfully launched radio and multimedia campaigns. Organized client seminars focusing on strategic planning.
• Pioneered and hosted 30- and 60-minute radio programs that increased income by 40%.
• Directed team execution of business forums, remote broadcasts, and trade shows.
• Improved attendance to annual flagship event by 150% and sponsorship/revenue by ~70%.

New Jersey

• Conducted staff training to ensure the provision of services at the C-Suite level; interpreted policies to promote a mutual understanding between clients and relocation managers. Developed and managed a business.
• Earned contract renewals based on improved client relationships, service processes, and overall performance ratings.

New Jersey

• Functioned as the primary human resource partner for domestic and international corporate clients.
• Supported sales team as a subject matter expert during presentations to prospective clients.
• Ensured effective implementation of clients’ relocation benefit policies. Communicated recommended changes to policy based on industry trends and best practices.
• Functioned as the primary day-to-day contact for domestic and international corporate clients.
• Managed Relocation Counselors’ professional development and their service delivery.

Greater New York City Area

Supported non-profit organizations with start-up assistance, secured state incorporations and IRS tax exemptions, strategic planning, board development, grant preparation, leadership and organizational development services. Also worked closely with Executive Directors and human resources teams in an effort to create training strategies for staff and.

Bachelor'S Degree, Interpersonal Communication, Gpa 3.92

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum LaudeThe Interpersonal Communication major provided the opportunity to study human interpersonal.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Leadership (Spring 2026)

Graduate Level Law Course