Kenneth St. Charles Email and Phone Number

In my current role with the American Red Cross, I am accountable for ensuring consistent, responsive and timely delivery of the Red Cross humanitarian mission, which includes exceeding all fundraising goals, disaster planning and response, supporting a robust network of volunteer services, and developing critical external partner relationships. I lead an operation that includes over 1,100 volunteers and 40 employees. This combined workforce responds to more than 1,600 home fires each year; educates residents on home fire safety and emergency preparedness; deploys to disasters outside the region; installs more than 3,100 free smoke alarms in more than 1,500 homes a year; teaches lifesaving skills to thousands of individuals and companies; delivers aid to international Red Cross partners and those affected by emergencies across the globe; annually provides CPR-trained volunteers at first aid stations along New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parade routes; and provides support to military members, veterans and their families.I have 30+ years of Institutional Advancement and Development experience primarily in the New Orleans area, where I raised $195+ million for multiple outstanding organizations and deserving students. I have served as the President/CEO of St. Augustine High School, a nationally recognized college preparatory school that remains relevant thanks to its continued focus on quality programs, student success, and a 100% college acceptance rate. I also have senior level development experience at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Xavier University, Loyola University, Randolph College, and the United Negro College Fund. I received the Chartered Advisor of Philanthropy (CAP) certification in 2023. I attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U. S. Army Reserve, having retired with 30 years of active service. In my current role as a development/fundraising consultant, I assist clients with all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, proposal development, database management, prospect research, and planned giving. I also assist K-12 schools with areas to include academics and course development, school finance, development and fundraising, student recruitment, student affairs, board relations, parent relations, and spirituality.