Christopher Burke

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West Roxbury, MA 02132
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Fundraising Professional - demonstrated expertise in developing profitable fundraising and development programs for non-profits.
Experience with non-profits in education, historic landmarks renovation and preservation and Chambers of Commerce. Able to attain
sponsorship and raise funds for capital campaigns. Able to motivate and mobilize non-profit teams to reach funding goals and
increase efficiencies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Fundraising Consultant 2006 to present

Develop, design and execute fundraising strategies for a wide variety of non profits. Samples projects include:
• Raised more than $100,000 in three months for the Montessori School of the Berkshires, providing initial funding of for the
building of a new campus
• Served as the Development Chair and Board Member for the Brookline Arts Center; focused the attention of the Board on the
significant fundraising needed for preservation of our historic firehouse; handled grant writing and silent phase campaign
planning
• As Board Member and Development Chair for Chesterwood, a National Trust for Historic Preservation in Stockbridge, Mass.,
managed several projects including a $12,500 campaign drawing over 150 donors to a “Gettysburg” film weekend
• For Matthew 25, handled volunteer recruitment and supervision of construction for $30,000 restoration of a historic property in
Boston that provided housing for moderate income renters; increase in value of the property estimated to be in excess of
$100,000)

Board Member 2004 to 2007

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
Responsible for redesigning and reselling all networking events within the region. Specifically:
• Attendance increased by 900% in year one
• Chamber income jumped by $30,000 in year one
• Developed relationships with key politicians in the area to generate activity and interest in Chamber

Development Associate 2001 to 2006

WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Created a new territory for sponsorships in the Amherst/Northampton regions for this Albany, NY-based network. Responsibilities
included:
• Increased sales more than 20% annually, building over $200,000 in sponsorships
• Managed entire sales process from prospecting to referrals

Owner 1986 to 2001

Meetinghouse Construction
Specialized in historic renovations, but supervised a wide variety of construction projects, including the renovation of an 1830
Unitarian Meetinghouse on the Mohawk Trail. Developed a loyal clientele who demanded quality craftsmanship while retaining
strict budget limitations.

Other Experience and Achievements

• Personally responsible for soliciting a donated personal projection system to the Pratt Institute, donor was Spiros Skouros,
the retired Chairman of 20th Century Fox (valued at $25,000); additional $5,000 grant also awarded
• Sales Representative for Metropolitan Life Insurance Companies
• Elected Town Assessor
• Realtor
• Active in local politics
• Property manager
• Solo singer for fundraising events

EDUCATION

BFA, Film, Pratt Institute, Certificate in Professional Fundraising, Boston University, Additional coursework in fundraising, grant
writing strategy and budgeting