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Professional Fundraising Experience

THE GASBY GROUP, Inc.

Chairman & CEO

Strategic fundraising, communications & organizational effectiveness firm for non-profits.

Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners

Senior Principal

Responsible for servicing a broad client base of nonprofits including conducting feasibility studies, annual fundraising, direct mail, capital and endowment campaigns, development and communications audits and special events.

The Washington Opera

Executive Vice President

Developed an implemented national fundraising strategy, launched a feasibility study for a $30 million capital campaign, expanded the individual giving program, implemented electronic screening as an effective prospecting tool, raised the bar for bottom-line performance for foundations, corporate relations, direct mail, and special events.

National Urban League

Senior Vice President, Development

Oversaw all fundraising including corporate, foundation, direct mail, major gifts and a $50 million endowment campaign. Successfully increased the capital revenue base by 114%, implemented a $50 million endowment, created the “Circle of Excellence” initiative for high net worth African Americans (raised $1.6 million in six months), increased major giving by 200%, increased direct mail acquisition and gifts by 100%, revived the Board of Trustees Development Committee, quadrupled revenue for special events.