Highly accomplished senior advancement professional skilled in orchestrating development, external relations, and alumni relations for major universities; scope of experience includes Fundraising, Grants, Non-profit Management, Public Relations, Marketing and demonstrated Campaign Management and Success.Demonstrated history of leading, organizing and motivating a team of development and public relations professionals to produce results. Exceptional ability to work with diverse constituencies, to motivate volunteers, and provide leadership and support to volunteer boards. Career Achievements:The University of Virginia's College at Wise. Raised $32M in private donations and $17.2M in grants over a four year period, including the single largest gift in the history of the college of $10M. West Virginia University. Raised the largest single gift in the history of the university, $45M for naming rights for the College of Engineering. Raised $165M for the College of Engineering second campaign.Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Insitute. Worked with donors and private investors to secure funds for medical research and to commercialize patented therapeutics. West Virginia University. Over seven years, secured $60M in private support and $2.5M in federal and state grants. Completed $23.5M campaign for the College of Engineering.Early Career. Directed the annual fund program for four major universities, raising millions of dollars for academic programs and increasing the base of donors at every institution.Email me at robertbraggusa@gmail.com or call me at (304) 290-4217
Listed skills include Fundraising, Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Public Speaking, and 24 others.
