Christopher Kelley

Background

About Christopher Kelley

Highly-skilled, mission-driven, results-oriented senior level executive with over 30 years of experience leading local, national and international non-profit organizations, including such well-known entities as National Kidney Foundation and National Audubon Society, as well as smaller organizations like Wildmind - WIldlife Education and Science, Greater Farallones Association and San Francisco Maritime and National Park Association. Strong track record of fundraising (4-8 figure gifts) and delivering consistent surplus budgets. Especially adept at identifying alternative revenue streams and creating innovative donor outreach programs (major gifts, HNW donor solicitation, annual fund and corporate giving). Able to successfully navigate and leverage the synergies between employees, Boards of Directors and other stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives. Have managed staffs of up to 24 people across all departments. Additional core competencies include financial/operations management, branding, marketing, communications, media/public relations, database/web conversions and effective cross-functional team leadership. Passionate about voluntarism from an early age, with extensive volunteer experience both here at home and outside the United States.