Rob Dermody, Mba Email and Phone Number

*Leading the Public Phase of the RPO's 100& Centennial Campaign - A $50M comprehensive capital campaign. In year one (FY23) and year two (FY24) of the Leadership Phase, ~$25.1M in cash & commitments was secured (went public on 5/18/24).*Secured the largest seven-figure gift in RPO history in FY23.

*As an anchor member of the high-performing RPO Development Team, together, we achieved the highest contributed revenue total in RPO History, in CY20, by securing $7.01M.*Responsible for strategic movement of The RPO's $50M+ Centennial Celebration.

*Successfully completed an innovative donor-stewardship video message project to the Top 125 lifetime donors with 20 RPO Musicians.*Personally responsible for $1.5M in contributed revenue in FY20. The RPO Development Team secures $5.5M-$6M in contributed revenue annually.*I have achieved 20+% increase in each of the last four consecutive fiscal years (FY17, FY18, FY19 and FY20) through major gift investments.*I manage The RPO George Eastman Legacy Society and have secured $8.425M in planned gifts.*Through aligning philanthropic interests and passion for the Arts, I have fully endowed four RPO Musician Chairs.*I work with conviction each day by identifing, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding VIP RPO relationships capable of substantial annual campaign gifts, transformational gifts, Centennial Campaign gifts and legacy gifts.*I effectively partner with RPO leadership, RPO Board and key volunteers to advance relationships with major gift prospects.*I maximize philanthropic support for RPO priorities in artistic excellence, community engagement, education, accessibility and technology.

*Steward critical RPO relationships in the community.*Responsible for $1.2M in organizational contributed revenue.*Achieved a 23.5% increase in revenue in FY17, YOY.*Lead one Major Gift Officer.

*Ensure the stability and growth of the Agency by substantially increasing financial support for Volunteers of America and broadening community awareness of our programs and services throughout New York State.

*Responsible for engaging individuals and corporations with RIT and projects within the Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE)-* Largest philanthropic gift received was $68,000 from SpaceX. *Achieved 165% of goal in FY16.*Connect alumni to opportunities on campus through cross campus collaboration.*Purposeful and extensive travel with insitution leadership nationally to connect with RIT alumni and attend events.*Served as Phi Sigma Kappa Advisor within Greek Life at RIT.

*Managed top relationships within RIT's diverse culture in Student Affairs (Athletics, Greek Life, and Club Life) on student-centered projects.*Largest philanthropic gift received was $50,000 for corporate naming recognition.*Connect alumni to opportunities on campus through cross campus collaboration.*Purposeful and extensive travel nationally to connect with RIT alumni and attend events.*Effective collaboration with individuals and corporate partners to fund $15M of a $40M thematic campaign for the RIT Hockey Division 1 Programs: Tiger Power Play Campaign.*Served as Phi Sigma Kappa Advisor within Greek Life at RIT.*Elected to search committees for the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and multiple director-level opportunities.*Actively led RIT Athletic Association Board.*Achieved and surpassed fiscal year goals consistently.

*NYS Certified Commercial/Personal Insurance Broker.*Responsible for generating new commercial and personal insurance lines.

*Generated new business by fostering relationships and collaborating with business owners to consider innovative business solutions.*FY 08 at Paychex, Inc. – Earned “NSR of the Year Award” after finishing number one in WNY sales division of 75 consultants, by soliciting and securing $1.2M (300% of goal).

*Established and operated charitable co-venture to raise philanthropic dollars for Autism for the following charities: Autism Speaks, Doug Flutie Foundation, School of Holy Childhood, and Jason McElwain’s family.*Partnered with Wegman's to achieve substantial community support.*Served as liasion for the McElwain Family with community engagement.