1. HENRY J. ACKERMANN, JR.
17 Chaparral Road, Nanuet, NY 10954
Tel: 646-286-8177 E-mail: henackjr@aol.com
PROFILE
Detail-oriented fundraising professional skilled at identifying and cultivating major gift prospects, engaging and
stewarding donors and planning and organizing special events. Possesses outstanding communication and
organizational skills. Strong director with a proven track record of guiding staff and board members towards
their objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Abbott House, Irvington, NY 2013 - 2016
Chief Development Officer
• Responsible for all aspects of fundraising and public relations for multi-faceted $50 Million human
service agency throughout New York City and Lower Hudson Valley.
• Established new fundraising initiatives and participated in culture change for Board Members.
Capuchin Franciscans, Province of St. Mary, New York, NY 2010 - 2012
Director of Development
• Responsible for rebuilding a troubled Development Department for a New York / New England
religious community. Increased revenue 75% in two years.
• Managed all aspects of fundraising. Staff of 14.
Covenant House International, New York, NY 2001 - 2009
Vice President, Major Gifts
• Responsible for the management of Major Gifts and Planned Giving fundraising efforts of a $150
Million, six nation, 21 site agency for homeless and at-risk youth. Raised $6-9 Million annually.
Largest single gift was $2.5 Million.
Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
• Responsible for grantwriting, research, on-going relationships with corporate and foundation offices
and staff oversight. Raised $2 Million annually. Largest grant obtained was $260,000.
Pius XII Youth and Family Services, New York Region 1983 - 2001
Director of Development and Communications
• With President, established Pius XII Foundation (separately incorporated non-profit organization
designed to raise and grow funds for entire $23 million multi-site agency). As senior team member,
worked on cultivation and solicitation of Board, individual donors, corporations/foundations, and
capital campaign to build $10 million portfolio.
• Worked on development of Foundation Board with board committees in order to leverage board
fundraising efforts.
• Oversaw outsourced donor list management and solicitations, maintained donor records and
acknowledgements.
• Managed special events – two dinners and two golf tournaments annually. Raised $2 Million to $3
Million annually.
• Responsible for the cultivation and solicitation of donors for special events, annual giving, and major
gifts from $10,000 to $1 million.
• Represented the agency through speechmaking and presence at various events.
Program Administrator
• Managed full-service child welfare facilities for adolescents that housed over 120 residents, 200 staff.
Also was responsible for multi-building management and overseeing a $3 million budget.
• Developed community boards and joined local service clubs to enhance public relations.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude - Stonehill College, Easton, MA
