Herbert A. Brisbon

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About Herbert A. Brisbon

Strategic Executive Leader | Higher Education & Nonprofit Development Transformational leader with 20+ years driving organizational growth and community impact through innovative programming, strategic partnerships, and multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns. Currently serving in executive roles at Dillard University while directing the National Center for Black-Jewish Relations. Core Expertise: • Revenue Generation: Secured $3M+ through integrated development strategies, major gifts, and competitive grant awards including $1.25M Lilly Endowment • Strategic Partnerships: Built sustainable partnerships across 5 continents, creating replicable frameworks now adopted by multiple organizations• Organizational Transformation: Led cultural shifts at two major universities, establishing inclusive programming serving students from diverse backgrounds • Crisis Leadership: Navigated complex institutional challenges including COVID-19 response and sensitive interfaith dynamics Track Record: • Exceeded $1.2M capital campaign goals by 140% • Established first-of-its-kind HBCU-Conference partnership model • Created interfaith programming reaching community members annually • Managed budgets up to $2M+ with full P&L responsibility Current Leadership Roles: University Chaplain & Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at Dillard University | Director, National Center for Black-Jewish Relations | Assistant Professor of Religion Executive Development: Currently completing advanced executive programs through Harvard Divinity School, Northwestern Kellogg, and Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy while pursuing D.Min. in Strategic Leadership (2025). Background: Ordained United Methodist elder with 15 years as University Chaplain at Howard University. Expert in interfaith dialogue, development strategy, and organizational transformation. Seeking: Senior executive opportunities in higher education advancement, nonprofit leadership, foundation work, and strategic partnership development where proven fundraising expertise and transformational leadership create measurable community impact.