Dennis Chamberland

Hello, my name is Dennis Chamberland and for over 23 years I've raised millions of dollars for nonprofit causes as a successful grant writer and nonprofit consultant. I offer full service grant writing that gets results!

Hello, my name is Dennis Chamberland and I've gained a great deal of knowledge and wisdom through my direct involvement in virtually all aspects of development work ranging from the creation of 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to assembling and managing entire academic advancement departments. I've played key roles at the highest levels of fundraising administration, donor development and nonprofit infrastructure creation in both academic and non-academic settings. I have personally raised millions of dollars over the years and have taught others to do the same. o A seasoned professional o Builder and manager of systems, standards and processes o Results-oriented strategic thinker o Trustworthy, credible and authentic o Facilitator of participative group processes o Adept at promoting change within an organization o Cultivator of high-value relationships in varying settings o Proficient on many varieties of software platforms o A coach and mentor

Assistant Dean at Chapman University School of Law

July 2008 - February 2009

Oversee Law School Development, Career Services, Marketing and Communications.

Director of Institutional Advancement at University of Southern Nevada

July 2006 - July 2008

Oversee all aspects of individual and corporate donor development including Alumni Relations and Planned Giving

Regional Director of Major and Planned Giving at American Heart Association

April 1998 - November 2004

o Identified and cultivated over 350 major and planned giving donors in various areas throughout the Western States Affiliate leading to an almost 9-fold increase in current gifts over a four year period. o Directly responsible for grant writing campaign resulting in initial 3 years of funding, enabling the successful launch of San Diego Operation Stroke, making it the best-funded American Heart Association program throughout the Western States Affiliate. o Secured donor funding for special projects including the placement of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) within the Coronado Police Department and San Diego International Airport. Worked to bring together multiple organizations in the formation of the San Diego Project Heartbeat partnership with the City of San Diego increasing total number of AED units available for use during cardiovascular emergencies.

Executive Director at American Heart Association

June 2002 - June 2004

o Supervised and managed 23 regional major gift, fundraising, communications, advocacy, program and support staff leading the San Francisco office to become one of only 4 offices (out of 18 total divisions throughout the Western States Affiliate) to exceed the campaign goal for each fiscal year by more then 46%. o Identified, recruited and retained a Board of Directors with influence and affluence who served as natural partners in the cultivation of key relationships in different market segments within the organization which ultimately impacted our ability to exceed our annual campaign goals. o Senior Management Team member responsible for reviewing and establishing organization strategic direction, priorities, processes and approaches.

Executive Director at March of Dimes

October 1996 - April 1998

o Created state-wide major gifts, annual giving, planned giving and grant writing programs that incorporated identification, cultivation, retention and expansion strategies resulting in a 7-fold increase in revenue growth over a twelve month period. Awarded the First Gift Achievement Award for outstanding achievement in this area. o Worked inclusively to build consensus with geographically dispersed volunteer groups including two community councils, 2 regional volunteer Boards and 1 statewide executive committee which dramatically impacted my ability to successfully plan, promote and manage 14 state-wide special events including development of collateral materials for print, radio and television media. o Successfully managed and directed 13 paid staff and 21 volunteer committees consisting of over 107 members throughout the State of Nevada.

Principal at Chamberland Consulting

January 2004

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New England College

2008 – 2011

MSNPL

Concentration: Masters, Nonprofit Leadership

Vanderbilt University, IA Fellow

2007 – 2007

Fellowship, Institutional Advancement

Concentration: Institutional Advancement

University of San Diego

1980 – 1985

B.S.

Concentration: Political Science, Minor in Marketing