Overview

A proven record of achievement and leadership in securing major gifts resources,

developing corporate partnerships and sponsorships, and in directing national a
nd regional comprehensive major gift, planned giving, and annual fund programs i
n support of healthcare, education and diverse organizations; extensive experie
nce in coordinating staff, boards and volunteer leadership, including a national
advisory council; experiece, ability and creativity to provide strong leadershi
p in developing and managing comprehensive major gift initiatives; excels in str
ategic planning, closing gift proposals, event management, and public relations;
excellent public speaking, communications and writing skills. Commitment, leade
rship and management of comprehensive initiatives with the highest professional
and ethical standards.

Experience
Consultant, Development and Nonprofit Management (Currently)
Serving organizations and institutions across the nonprofit sector; providing di
rect leadership or counsel in
strategic planning, all aspects of fundraising, capital campaigns, management, c
ommunications, and board,
staff and volunteer training and coordination.
Served organizations in the following nonprofit sectors: higher education; human
services; hospitals and healthcare, environment; conservation; advocacy; perfor
ming and visual arts; retirement communities;
youth programs; outdoor and high adventure programs; and sports and recreation.

Senior Management (Staff Positions)

Vice President for Capital Resources & Programs 2002-2004
GuideStar, the National Nonprofit Database (Williamsburg, VA)
Vice President, Development 2000-2002
Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc. (Richmond, VA)
Director of Leadership Support; Director of Major Gifts 1995-2000 Union Th
eological Seminary (Richmond, VA)
Associate Director, Capital Support 1990-1995
and Development Director, College of Arts & Sciences
College of William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA)
Capital Campaign Director 1988-1990(reg.consulting firm);
Executive Director
Virginia School of the Arts (Lynchburg, VA ); specific project 1986-1988
Bicentennial Commission & Foundation (Lynchburg, VA ); specific project
1983-1986
Boy Scouts of America1976-1983NashvilleTN; Roanoke, VA;(

Professional Recognition
AFP past president
Certified Fund Raising Executive
Professional Communicator of the Year, Intl Assoc. of Business Communicators, Ce
ntral VA

Education
National Executive Institute; Master's management courses
Harris School of Advertising Art
Mercer University, Macon GA; B.A., Political Science, Journalism; Tennis Team, C
aptain.

Community
Church Elder; Board of Directors for the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
,The Future of Hampton Roads, Aquatic Center Development Commission;
All America City Committee; Rotary; Community Planning Committee; BSA Committee
Chair

Brock L. Field
Summary of Accomplishments
Comprehensive Development
Extensive experience in all aspects of fundraising, staff and volunteer manageme
nt:
Capital Campaigns Provided senior leadership in 15 capital campaigns as consul
tant or senior staff, all surpassing goals, including $150,000,000 campaign for
the College of William & Mary and $42,000,000 campaign for Union Theological Sem
inary, completed one year ahead of schedule and 14% over goal;
Facilitated extensive prospect research; enlisted national leadership in prospec
t identification; coordinated staff assignments and team goals; and developed
efficient prospect management systems;
Guided and developed strategies for all capital funding initiatives of president
, board of trustees, national major gift committees; managed fundraising and sup
port staffs; and managed donor moves management;
Created and assisted in the design of comprehensive case statements, wrote compe
lling, concise proposals for individuals, corporations, and foundati
ons resulting in major gifts from all sources;
Through managing internal processes, inspiring prospect cultivation and coordina
ted solicitations, I have raised funding to build new facilities, endow scholars
hip programs, provide human services, create and fund endowments, initiate envir
onmental preservation, and support varied programs in education, health/senior s
ervices, youth/athletics, and other capital and program areas.
Major and Principal Gifts organized and managed national major gift committees
; raised numerous gifts of $100,000 to $7.6 million; excel in prospect cultivati
ng, closing gifts, and donor relationships.
Planned Giving Initiated new planned gift programs; completed gifts with most
planned gift vehicles, including annuities, trusts and estate gifts; coordinate
d and presented planned giving seminars;
Corporate and Foundation Relations Secured 6 and 7-figure corporate gifts thro
ugh target marketing, sponsorships, and grants; developed extensive corporate pa
rtnerships and sponsorships initiatives; presented successful grant proposals re
sulting in grants to $3 million, including national foundations, community and f
amily foundations; planned, chartered, and managed two operating foundations, ra
ising funds and allocating grants for programs and projects.
Annual Funds Planned and implemented nine annual gift campaigns resulting in o
ver 200% increased giving in one year through new donor development and increase
d giving; enlisted and coordinated volunteer solicitation committees; designed v
aried materials for direct mailing and personal solicitation;
Administration / Management
In serving as executive director, vice president and consultant, I have managed
nonprofits inside and out:
Budgetary and management responsibility in non-profit corporation with $45,000,
000 budget; and served as Executive Director for 3 organizations providing fisca
l and operations management.
Directed and implemented initiatives for boards of directors; developed compreh
ensive strategic plans; devised and managed network of accounting procedures and
operational policies; established budgets and implemented plans for operations
, fundraising, and marketing.
Public / Community Relations
Directed community and government relations programs resulting in public awarene
ss, funding, and governmental action; extensive experience with United Ways and
community foundations:
Managed media affairs, wrote press releases and conducted numerous press confer
ences;
Made over 500 presentations to business and civic groups;
Developed in-school educational programming
Written numerous case statements and designed campaign and marketing materials.
Staff / Volunteer Management
Expertise in enlisting, training, inspiring, and coordinating staff and voluntee
rs:
Coordinated campaign initiatives for eight senior staff, president, and nationa
l board of trustees;
Managed duties of staff directors, support staff, national major gift committee
s, organized and managed 150 member national Presidents Council, and multiple re
gional advisory councils.
Coordinated 12 standing committees with over 400 volunteers for Bicentennial Co
mmission;
Directed numerous fundraising receptions and major events with four drawing ove
r 40,000 attendance.