Robert Driver, Cfre Email & Phone Number

St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States

I provide experienced executive recruitment services to Universities, Health Care, Schools, national charities, and a wide array of non-profit organizations as a member of The Batten Group. I am proud to work with The Batten Group - a national executive recruitment firm - because they have a tremendous track record and provide great value and service to.

Greater St. Louis

I worked with a great team to advance the mission of advancing the love and learning of music through the uniquely excellent artistic talent at the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. Charitable gifts to SLSO exceeded annual goals and helped to assure the Orchestra could continue to provide and expand the absolute finest musical and educational performances.

Columbia, Missouri Area

I was responsible for the fund raising efforts for MU Healthcare (Hospitals and Clinics), the MU School of Medicine, Sinclair School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, Thompson Center for Autism and Neurological Disorders, and the College of Veterninary Medicine. I also shared oversight fund raising responsibility for NextGen Precision Medicine.

Naperville, IL

Gonser Gerber has provided comprehensive advancement consulting services to non-profits since 1950, including search services for development professionals.In January 2016, I moved to the role of Executive Director of Gonser Gerber Search and lead the formal venture in the executive search marketplace. Gonser Gerber provides outstanding retained executive.

Naperville, IL

I provided advancement/fund-raising counsel to dozens of non-profit organizations including universities, colleges, schools, health care organizations, and other non-profits. Services included campaign readiness, campaign consulting, audits and assessments, board education, staff development, planned giving counsel, and general development program.

Alexandria, VA

I was a volunteer board member for the fund raising profession's primary credential, the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and served on the Executive Committee as Secretary/Treasurer in my final two years. I am very proud of the profession and the credential which successfully recognizes professional competency.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

I oversaw the team that planned and completed a first-ever comprehensive campaign and was responsible for raising $35 million. Quadrupled size of annual donor base. Tripled physician giving. Created employee giving campaign that ultimately raised $1.5 million. Reported to CEO and was also responsible to the Development Foundation Board of Directors..

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted VP in accomplishing $25 million campaign goal. Managed portfolio of major gift prospects. Worked with heart institute, eye institute, and burn center to further fund raising goals. Responsible for management of up to 14 FTE's at end of tenure.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

M.A., Arts Administration

Ab, Honors Interdisciplinary Studies

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha, University Singers, University Theatre, Summer Repertoire Theatre, Summer Orientation Leader.

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