Lamarr Walker Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, NC, US

• Professional consultant for business development. Featured services include: Organizational Leadership, Business and Board Development, Campaign Analysis and Development, Strategic and Annual Planning, Resource Team.
• Serving various regional clients in management, fund development, community engagement

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

• Led successful fundraising strategies resulting in a balanced annual budget of $3.2 million, with $2.4 million from major gifts, corporate proposals, and grants.
• Supervised and mentored development team, increasing annual fundraising revenue by 22%. Active member of senior leadership team.
• Managed marketing and communications efforts, resulting in a 17% increase in donor retention and support for a historical merger.

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

• Successfully secured major gifts totaling 79% of annual income through volunteer and board member relationships to support 17 Boys & Girls Clubs in eastern North Carolina.
• Analyzed historical giving data to identify patterns and trends, developing a targeted campaign strategy and resource development plan.
• Provided guidance and support to the development team in areas such as volunteer relationships, fund development and event execution.

Kinston, NC

• Led successful fundraising campaigns raising $2.4 million annually through direct solicitations and staff management. Increased project sales and in-kind gifts by 126% through effective marketing strategies.
• Cultivated strong relationships with C-suite executives, focused on board development for program delivery and financial support, with a concentration on diversity. Active member of senior leadership team.
• Hired, managed, and trained executives in all aspects of organizational operations for 20 county service area. Managed CRM systems for donor relations, stewardship, retention, and CRM migration to Blackbaud.

Augusta, Georgia Area

• Oversaw all fundraising and marketing efforts for the organization; trained council executives in fund development and marketing, using best practices to support $2 million annual budget. Second in command for Council.
• Managed 5 United Way Agency and all grant submissions: Developed key donor relationships for financial sustainability.
• Served as a key advisor for the development of strategic plan by utilizing C-suite board relationships. Spearheaded marketing initiatives for increased visibility and community engagement. Second in command for Council.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

• Led annual fundraising campaign for $2.2 million budget, resulting in a 28% increase in special events through best practices and effective management.
• Secured a 26% increase in grant funding with over $1.2 million submissions.
• Provided leadership as the right hand for the CEO.

Kinston, NC

• Provided support, marketing, and leadership for the Scouting program serving 2,500+ youth and adults in rural eastern North Carolina, consistently earning growth and quality awards each year.
• Planned and executed successful fundraising campaigns and events, raising over $450,000 for local programs.

Goldsboro, North Carolina Area

• Managed day-to-day operations of a telemarketing center, overseeing 80+ employees and 3 supervisors.
• Led contract negotiations with clients, resulting in company growth to a million-dollar contractor.
• Implemented training programs to enhance employee performance and customer service.
• Streamlined payroll, human resources, and billing processes for efficiency.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Led sales and marketing efforts as business partner for independent real estate firm in Raleigh-Durham, NC.
• Trained and supervised sales agents, developed business for team sales.
• Responsible for marketing company and products, maintained client services.
• Achieved million-dollar producer status through strategic sales initiatives.