Jamey Campbell
Elizabethton,TN
Summary
Performance-oriented Fundraising Professional offering exceptional record of achievement over 25-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, growing relationships and accomplishing fundraising goals. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on market trends and revenue opportunities. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing team talent.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Director of Advancement
Haggai International
10.2022 - Current
- Secured major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations by crafting compelling proposals that aligned with their philanthropic priorities.
- Responsible for a portfolio of ~100 partners from North Georgia to Massachusets
- Responsible for re-launching mid-level giving program
- Planned and hosted events designed to meet and qualify new major donor prospects
- Managed and grew church partnerships within my assigned geographic area
- Participated in execution of annual Ending Gospel Poverty Gala
- Introduced Haggai Leaders to partners in my portfolio when traveling in the US
Chief Operating Officer
Christian Medical & Dental Associations
7 2019 - 10.2022
- Responsible for all operational (Finance, Budgeting, Human Resources, IT, Membership, Placement Services), media, and marketing areas of the organization
- Developed and executed mitigation and operational plans throughout COVID-19 pandemic
- Member of Executive Leadership Team
- Leadership role in new three-year strategic plan approved by Board of Trustees
- Attend and participate/advise in Board meetings
- Six direct reports, including VP and C-Level staff
- Advise and confer with CEO on a daily basis regarding policy, programs, and finances
- Manage a small portfolio of major donors
- Participate in development, production, and distribution of media products for educational, informational, and marketing purposes
- Lead international tours
- Responsible for organization's largest annual gathering of members - CMDA National Convention; plan and manage other major events and activities
- Work with CFO to build and manage annual operating budget
- Ultimate responsibility for hiring, professional development, and care for all staff.
Vice President for Stewardship Development
Christian Medical & Dental Associations
03.2007 - 03.2011
- Chief Development Officer for country's largest organization of Christian healthcare professionals
- Donation income increase of over 120% since original employment date
- Established legacy gift program with tremendous success in first year commitments/acknowledgements and now, maturing gifts
- Developed and implemented all direct response materials and strategies including appeal letters and emails
- Member of CMDA Senior Staff
- Manage international Biblical tour ministry with focus on education and major gifts (Israel, Italy, Greece)
- Provide training and support for field staff in their individual fundraising efforts
- Identify and engage major donor prospects
- Plan and manage donor focused events
- Major gift focus on international healthcare missions.
Sr. Vice President for Ministry Advancement
Precept Ministries International
10.2000 - 03.2007
- Responsible for all fundraising efforts for international ministry
- Led steady annual donation revenue growth culminating with largest total donation total in last full year on staff
- Review/approve all materials relating to donors and donor issues
- Lead work with consultants and volunteers for fundraising
- Served on senior leadership team of Precept
- Planned and led international Vision Trips for current/potential major donors (Eastern Europe, Asia, South America with significant work In Romania)
- Managed all donor related direct mail and email programs
- Identified, cultivated and solicited major gift prospects
- Established planned giving program with over $35 million in commitments in first year
- Prepared and presented grant proposals to individuals and private foundations
- Planned and executed events targeted for current/potential major donors with 5:1 ROI per event and leverage of large matching gifts - typical total gift commitments between $3 million - $5 million
- Established President's Council as advisory group for development efforts and as reliable group of major donors
- Worked with Board, CEO, and founder in management of their individual donor portfolios.
Assistant Vice President for Development - Health Sciences Division
East Tennessee State University
03.1997 - 10.2000
- Directed fundraising programs across Health Sciences Division (medicine, nursing, public health)
- Responsible for writing, editing, production and distribution of the ETSU Honor Roll (Annual Report) to nearly 70,000 alumni and friends
- Directed annual fund program for entire university
- Participated in capital campaign planning, strategy, and execution
- Planned cultivation events for current and potential donors
- Worked with alumni office to coordinate Quillen College of Medicine Alumni Society and related meetings and activities
- Cultivated and solicited donors for annual, major and planned gifts for Health Sciences Division
- Represented the university at various public and private activities
- Coordinated stewardship activities between students, faculty and donors
- Developed Partners in Medicine Annual Fund for College of Medicine
- Established several endowed scholarships and other significant funds within the ETSU Foundation.
Sr. Field Representative
US Senator Bill Frist, MD (R) Tennessee
09.1995 - 03.1997
- Directed activities with constituents throughout 13-county area
- Communicated with elected officials and government agencies to mediate concerns and/or suggestions of citizens
- Participated in planning and administration of communications efforts to effectively present the Senator in a positive manner to the public
- Represented Senator Frist at public events and functions – both official and political
- Provided analysis and counsel on policy issues
- Speaker at various meetings, events and forums
- Actively worked to mobilize positive support on key issues
- Led staff team to develop short/long term strategies for Senate field offices across the state
- Managed daily operations of Senate field office
- Developed Senator's schedule and served as liaison for those meeting with him both in Washington and in the state
- Drafted/edited correspondence, talking points and remarks
- Assisted groups (businesses, nonprofits, city and county governments,educational institutions) pursue grant funding from the federal government for worthwhile projects
Director of Corporate Communications
North American Rayon Corporation
12.1992 - 09.1995
- Responsible for development and administration of company's overall public relations/communications effort - external and internal
- Evaluated communications programs for overall effectiveness
- Planned and executed large-scale events
- Made presentations and speeches throughout region on behalf of company
- Designed and edited company publications including newsletters and public relations/marketing materials
- Represented company at meetings and events from local to national level
- Cultivated targeted communications efforts to build consensus and support within the community for company's goals
- Led/participated with team efforts to further company goals in areas of quality and corporate citizenship
- Continued as team member for company United Way efforts
- Assisted in pursuing grant funding from state and federal governments for various projects
- Organized and coordinated major employee wellness program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
East Tennessee State University
Skills
Executive Leadership
Volunteer Management
Donor Relations
Planned giving
Nonprofit Management
Capital Campaigns
Board Development
Major Gifts Solicitation
Annual Giving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Operations Management
Excellent Communication
Certification
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), CFRE International, 2008, Lapsed
Affiliations
- Regional Salvation Army Advisory Board
- Advisory Panel, MCI Cutting Edge Scholars Program - appointed by Governor Don Sundquist
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Christian Leadership Alliance
- Missio Nexus
- Assoc. of American Medical Colleges Group on Institutional Advancement and Planning
- ETSU National Alumni Association
- Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce, 1999 President
- Forty under 40 class of 1995 The Business Journal of the Tri-Cities
Computerssoftware
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MAC OS
- Windows OS
- Zoom
- Teams
- IMIS Database
- Raiser's Edge Fundraising Software
- Adobe Acrobat
Workshopspresentations
- Successful Donor Vision Trips: Taking Your Supporters to the Front Lines
- Satisfied Donor or Radical Ally?
- Are we Communicating or Just Killing Trees?
- Numerous presentations for small groups, major donor events, etc.
Assessments
- DISC
- StrengthFinders
- Working Genius
Spouse
Janeen
Children
- Rachel (Kevin)
- Emily (Terrence)
Personal Information
Marital Status: Married
Grandchildren
- Titus
- Miles
- Pearson
Publications
North American Rayon Corporation: a company history as told by the reporters and editors of the Watauga Spinnerette
References
- Tom Hall, Former Executive Director, Precept, th57chevy@aol.com, 610-842-7397
- Douglas (Doug) K. Shaw, Chairman and CEO, Douglas K. Shaw & Associates (Direct response consultants), dshaw@douglasshaw.com, 630-399-8200
- Lt. Jacob Guinn, Chaplain, United States Air Force, jacobguinn@gmail.com, 423-426-7067
- John Wagoner, Sr. Brand Strategist and Account Supervisor, Maycreate (Marketing Agency), johnwagoner@me.com, 423-255-9961
- Robert (Bob) Plummer, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Economic Development, East Tennessee State University, plummerb@etsu.edu, 423-833-3825
Volunteer Experience
- National Embryo Donation Center, Board Member
- Youth Sports
- Church
Timeline
Director of Advancement
Haggai International
10.2022 - Current
Vice President for Stewardship Development
Christian Medical & Dental Associations
03.2007 - 03.2011
Sr. Vice President for Ministry Advancement
Precept Ministries International
10.2000 - 03.2007
Assistant Vice President for Development - Health Sciences Division
East Tennessee State University
03.1997 - 10.2000
Sr. Field Representative
US Senator Bill Frist, MD (R) Tennessee
09.1995 - 03.1997
Director of Corporate Communications
North American Rayon Corporation
12.1992 - 09.1995
Chief Operating Officer
Christian Medical & Dental Associations
7 2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication
East Tennessee State University
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