Peter Rood Email & Phone Number

Oldsmar, Florida

Palm Harbor, Florida

Provide strategic advancement counsel to the Foundation to broaden the base of support, assist in building an efficient and effective infrastructure and expand the Foundation's commitment to provide scholarship support to high school students seeking to pursue post-secondary education in the culinary arts and hospitality industries.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Provide strategic leadership, supervision, direction and day-to-day management of the Museum's comprehensive and integrated development and membership program, including individual gifts, corporate & foundation relations, grants, sponsorships, special events, membership and more.Founded in 1958, the Museum of Art / Ft. Lauderdale is a premier destination for dynamic exhibitions and programs that encompass all facets of civilization's history. Located in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale's arts and culture district, the Museum's permanent collection includes over 6,000 pieces, including extensive holdings of the works of American artist William Glackens, paintings by members of the Cobra group of avant-garde European artists, and a highly-praised collection of works by Latin American artists. The Museum's NSU AutoNation Academy for Art + Design also provides year-round studio instruction and classes for adults, youth and children taught by locally and nationally-known professional artists. In 2008, the Museum became part of Nova Southeastern University, the ninth largest not-for-profit independent higher education institution in the nation.

North Miami, Fl

Responsible for all fundraising, alumni and community relations for Johnson & Wales North Miami Campus, an institution of more than 2000 students and more than 8,000 alumni in the Southeast (representing graduates from all of Johnson & Wales' campuses). Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales main campus is in Providence, Rhode Island. Three regional campuses provide comprehensive collegiate experiences for students in Denver, Charlotte, and North Miami. The North Miami Campus offers a full university experience in a diverse setting in the center of South Florida's commercial and tourist hub. Offering 15 majors in culinary arts, hospitality and business and strong connections to the region’s numerous career opportunities, the University has long been recognized for its outstanding educational programs and community service and involvement by students, faculty and staff alike.

Oldsmar, Fl

Providing advancement counsel in fundraising, communications, leadership development and strategic planning to not-for-profits

Tampa, Fl

Senior Advancement Officer and management team member responsible for all fundraising and strategic development initiatives, including membership, special events, grants, corporate and foundation relations, individual giving, special projects/capital campaigns and government relations (city/county/state/federal). Served as primary staff officer to The Florida Aquarium Foundation, Inc.

Various

Provided independent management and fundraising counsel to not-for-profits, emphasizing organizational strategy, feasibility studies, campaign direction and constituency development. Developed leadership recruitment strategies and marketing/branding plans.

St. Petersburg, Fl

Successfully instituted strategic communications and development plan. Initiated new fundraising initiatives yeilding $1,000,000+ in current gifts annually and $2.7 million in planned gifts (2003).

Palm Harbor, Fl

Provided management and fundraising counsel to not-for-profit organizations, specializing in development audits, feasibility and strategy studies, and campaign management and direction. Conducted numerous campaigns for clients throughout the Southeast in fields including health, social services, youth services, education, arts and cultural organizations and more.

Clearwater, Fl

Developed EYA's initial advancement/fundraising plan. Oversaw agency rebranding. Met 12-month $1,000,000 State Challenge Grant.

Coral Gables, Fl

Developed and launched alumni relatoins marketing and fundraising plan. Completed $10,000,000 Law Library Campaign and two $1.5 million campaigns for endowed professorships. Planned and executed multiple, high-profile special events.

Philadelphia, Pa

Completed The Campaign for Penn Law with $10.7 million in gifts and pledges and $1.8 million in unrestricted annual giving. Organized and directed a year-long series of colloquia, symposiums and celebrations of Penn Law's achievements, programs and alumni.

New York, Ny

Designed and administered fundraising and public relations programs for 650-bed, metropolitan teaching hospital. Increased gift revenue by 87% between 1988 and 1991. Met $2.5 million challenge grant in four months. Secured $8 million in annual giving.

Washington, Dc / New York, Ny

Planned, organized and implemented capital fundraising and alumni relations programs for all University constituencies. Developed marketing strategies for 2000+ high-net-worth prospects. Secured $47 million in gifts for The Georgetown Campaign (1982-1986) and an additional $17.2 million for The Bicentennial Campaign (1987-1988).