Michael T. Lockard, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Monrovia, California, US

#ConquerKidsCancer. I have the privilege of leading the development team for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants in the U.S. Contact me for opportunities to connect with a truly first-class organization making a huge impact on pediatric cancer research.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

Created a high-performing fundraising enterprise that fostered key relationships with company associates, donors and community partners. Established signature programs that elevated and advanced disaster relief efforts. Executed strategic leadership and developed a comprehensive approach to enhance community and stakeholder engagement.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Responsible for operations and fundraising for $7.5M budget for the largest region of one of California’s most influential social services providers with $50M in annual revenues.
• Managed a team of 33 with 11 direct reports across seven offices serving 13,000+ clients annually.
• Achieved record fundraising, including a 3x year-over-year in funds raised at signature events.
• Secured five and six-figure major and planned gifts, grants and contracts, including federal, state and private philanthropic support.
• Prepared budgets, maintained financial control of expenditures, negotiated leases and service contracts.
• Supported ongoing efforts to achieve continuous quality improvement resulting in GuideStar® Gold Seal of Transparency, 4-Star Charity Navigator rating and Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation.

Davis, California, US

• Developed and implemented strategies that lead to major gifts, grants and research funding in support of UC Davis.
• Built and managed portfolio of 50 corporate partners, including several Fortune 500 companies.
• Managed faculty and corporate partnerships with Office of Research and College of Letters and Science.
• Facilitated and hosted executive events on campus for visiting partners.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Finish Line Youth Foundation, philanthropic arm of Finish Line and JD Sports operating 1,000+ retail stores with 10,000+ associates across the U.S.Selected Successes:
• Responsible for 225% revenue growth ($1.6M to $3.6M) and $20 million raised from cause marketing, sponsorships and individual giving.
• Built strategic partnerships with 70 corporations and foundations comprising $4.5M of revenue.
• Launched two, high-profile national partnerships and established 200+ relationships with grant recipients (programmatic, capital and disaster relief) contributing to 36,000 employee volunteer hours.
• Achieved donor attrition 4x less than national average through exemplary stewardship.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Led two national grants programs including quarterly review, due diligence and board recommendations resulting in more than 200 premium partnerships and $2 million invested across the country.
• Planned and executed signature fundraising event, the FLYF Golf Outing, including committee oversight, sponsor/auction item solicitation and VIP hospitality, resulting in a premium experience and $450K raised.
• Developed and managed balanced budget in partnership with foundation president and treasurer.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Gained progressive responsibility in all facets of foundation fundraising, grantmaking and stewardship.
• Coordinated 75 community engagement experiences and orchestrated eight successful in-store campaigns.

Indianapolis, IN, US

Bloomington, IN, US

Master Of Public Affairs (Mpa), Nonprofit Management

Graduate Certificate In Nonprofit Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Telecommunications, Business, Italian