Daniel Kearns is a nonprofit senior executive with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles. He has a proven track record of growing revenue, managing capital campaigns, and developing strategic plans. As COO of United Way of Broward County, he oversaw the growth of a giving society from 75 to 150 members raising over $800,000. He also spearheaded the expansion of a veterans initiative and oversaw the construction of a $1.2M veterans center. Kearns has experience in financial management, resource development, and team building across multiple nonprofit organizations.

1. DANIEL KEARNS
7123 NW 45th Avenue, Coconut Creek, Florida 33073 | C: 954-809-8115 | kearnsdaniel@att.net
Nonprofit Senior Executive
Executive Profile
Accomplished non-profit senior executive with eleven years of experience providing innovative
and strategic leadership to staff, volunteers, partners and community leaders. Provided community
based solutions in ar eas of financial stability, education, health and veteran services. Provides
outstanding presentation, communication and cross cultural team management skills.
Skill Highlights
Leadership Resource development
Team building Donor stewardship
Board development Strategic planning
Public speaking Financial management
Brand communication Capital project management
Core Accomplishments
Resource development:
Oversaw growth of Alexis de Tocqueville Society from 75 members to 150 members in four
years raising over $800,000 in new revenue
Developed planned giving and endowment campaign that increased endowment from
$2,000,000 in 2010 to $10,000,000 in 2015
Created and stewarded new giving class which raised $70,000 in new funds in inaugural year
Leadership:
Launched 2014 United Way Worldwide Common Good Award winning Mission United veterans
initiative and spearheaded national expansion efforts in multiple states
Directed construction efforts and related $1.2M capital campaign for the creation of the
Colker Center of Excellence for Veterans
Recruited board members and implemented United Way Board of Directors orientation
program
Professional Experience
Chief Operating Officer Oct 2011 to Aug 2015
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Senior staff member who directed revenue development, marketing, operations and strategic
planning. Managed seven staff directly, who were accountable for 30,000 donors through corporate
campaigns, individual major gifts and planned giving program that raised more than $17,000,000 in
Broward County.
Steered the national expansion efforts of Mission United, the nationally recognized initiative
helping veterans reintegrate to civilian life. The efforts led to Mission United being adopted
in multiple states and being awarded the highest annual honor given out to more than 1,800

2. world wide United Ways
Co-leader of cross functional team that secured largest grant in organization history, a
$2,000,000 award to serve homeless veterans
Spearheaded the growth of Alexis de Tocqueville Society from 75 members to nearly 150
members through the implementation of a moves management plan
Generated annual campaign increase of 5% per year since 2011 as compared to the national
average of 2% while decreasing designated donations from 20% to 14%
Planned and executed capital campaign plan that raised $1,200,000 for construction of Colker
Center of Excellence for Veterans
Created new leadership donor giving opportunity called Envision Broward that generated more
than $70,000 in new contributions in inaugural year
Developed planned giving and endowment program which resulted in more than $10,000,000
total planned gifts including organization's largest one time planned gift of $2,000,000
Introduced and launched formal volunteer strategic engagement plan for organization
resulting in a 33% increase in volunteers in 2015
Created and presented board and volunteer orientation program which which was widely
applauded as best of its kind by those attending
Chief Financial Officer Aug 2009 to Oct 2011
United Way of Broward County - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Member of senior management team leading financial operations, human resources, technology and
capital operations. Team building skills helped create a feel of unity across departments that
previously had poor professional relations.
Implemented and managed first all inclusive operating budget
Introduced cross department processes which led to reduction of overhead from 22% to
17%
Established and executed financial plan to reduce organization's pension liability from
$1,000,000 to less than $500,000 in two years
Created endowment policies for planned giving program while serving as staff lead to
Endowment Committee
Controller May 2004 to Aug 2009
Family Service of Morris County - Morristown, New Jersey
Recruited and hired by former New Jersey Non Profit Executive of the Year to serve as senior
financial executive for a $4,000,000 multi program social service agency with multiple funding
streams. Programming provided services for youth, family counseling, addiction counseling and
senior care services.
Led negotiation and restructuring of grant terms with the County of Morris allowing the
organization to maintain a $400,000 senior services contract
Negotiated terms for the organization's $2,000,000 capital bridge loan for the construction of
the 18,000 square foot Family Service of Morris County Headquarters. The loan was
extinguished in less than three years
Senior Accountant Sep 2000 to May 2004
Nisivoccia & Company, LLP - Randolph, New Jersey
Served on firm's non-profit team providing audit and tax services to various types of non profit
organizations. Chosen to lead continuing professional education staff training on non-profit
accounting and auditing issues.

3. Senior Auditor Aug 1994 to Sep 2000
Office of the Auditor General - Orlando, Florida
As a member of the Auditor General staff, performed financial, operational and performance audits
of state agencies, universities, district school boards and local governmental units as directed by
the Legislative Audit Committee of the Florida Legislature.
Education
Certified Public Accountant 1994
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration 1993
University of Central Florida - Orlando, Florida
Community Service
United Way Worldwide Fundraising Summit Committee-One of twenty executives serving on
international planning committee for 2015 Fundraising Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana
United Way Worldwide Fundraising Trainer-Chosen to lead three day class to 25 United Way
staff from across the country on fundraising tactics and strategies
Ready 2 Lead-Member of inaugural class of Community Foundation of Broward's Ready 2 Lead
program which provided leadership training to 25 non profit executives in Broward County
Leadership Broward- One of 56 leaders selected from across Broward County to partake in year
long leadership program as member of program's thirtieth class in 2011. Served on Health and
Human Services Program Day Committee in 2013 and as Program Day Chair in 2014.
Knights of Columbus- Member of Little Flower Catholic Church Fraternal Benefit Organization
whose mission is to provide charitable assistance to those in need in Hollywood, Florida.
Morris County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Morris- One of 30 leaders selected
throughout Morris County, New Jersey to take part in a year long leadership program (2007-2008).
Professional Certifications and Awards
Winner of South Florida Business Journal CFO of the Year (2012)
Lecturer for Seton Hall University Board Leadership Institute and Non Profit Management
Certification (2007-2012)
Presented at United Way Worldwide National and State Conferences (2012-2015)