R. Clay Ballard has over 20 years of experience in fundraising, development, management, and communications for not-for-profit organizations. He has a proven track record of successfully generating revenue, writing grants, planning events, and expanding donor networks. Ballard also has extensive experience in strategic planning, project management, marketing, and relationship building. He most recently served as Senior Communications Specialist for Emblem Health and previously held leadership roles for several arts and social services organizations.

1. R. Clay Ballard
317 Pacific Street Apartment D3
Brooklyn, New York 11201
347-703-0710 or dazzleone@earthlink.net
FUNDRAISING or DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL
Fundraiser with a demonstrated background at various not for profit theater companies and social service agencies. Strong
capabilities in strategically developing and executing fundraising strategies that meet organizational financial objectives.
Able to marshal resources, stage events and expand donor networks, both public and private. Proven track record of success
at generating revenue, and fostering ongoing relationships with donors and granting organizations.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Written Communications ● Project Management ● Event Planning
Grant Writing ● Strategic Planning ● Administrative Organization
Revenue Generation ● Financial Reporting ● Metrics and Evaluation
Marketing ● Donor Appeals ● Relationship Management
SELECTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Elevator Repair Service, an internationally known experimental theater
company. Served on the 10th
Anniversary Development Board for the Red Bull Theater Company and on their Gala
planning committee. Served on the Board of Directors for the Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center. Co-chaired Brooklyn
Adolescent Service-Providers Network for AIDS Prevention (BASNAP). Created and co-chaired the 718 AIDS Coalition
that brought awareness of the impact of AIDS on the outer boroughs of New York City.
Prepared letters, newsletters, press releases, promotional materials, training materials, forms and other internal and external
communications for EmblemHealth, Inc., Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood Action Partnership (SNAP) and the
Brooklyn AIDS Task Force.
Managed communications planning for new programs at EmblemHealth, Inc. This included multiple New York State
mandated incentive payment plans, new healthcare initiatives such as one of the country’s first patient-centered care
models, a new chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) program and developed communications for a brand-new
provider network in response to health care reforms mandated by the Affordable Care Act.
Wrote successful grants for several not-for-profit theater companies, including an ongoing grant of $150,000 for Elevator
Repair Services. Drafted a $125,000 federal Ryan White grant for the creation of the Fort Greene HIV Community
Development Program, and became its Executive Director. Identified and drafted multiple grant proposals for various
community development and community AIDS service programs. Consulted with several arts organizations, writing text for
multiple funding opportunities.
As a founding member of Fort Greene SNAP, I directed a major health fair staged in Fort Greene Park for over 90,000
community members. Planned borough-wide AIDS awareness training conferences and press events for the Fort Greene
HIV Community Development Program. Coordinated monthly events on insurance-related topics for the New York Claim
Association. Directed La Cage at HIP, a talent show that built morale as HIP merged with Emblem. Coordinated annual
conferences at SUNY Downstate BASNAP.
Developed strategic five-year plans for both the Fort Greene SNAP and for the Fort Greene HIV Community Development
Program, which were presented to New York State for implementation and continued State support.
EMPLOYMENT
Emblem Health, New York 1997 – 2015
Senior Communications Specialist
Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood Partnership, Brooklyn, NY 1995 – 1997
EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
BFA, Theater
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Word ● Excel ● PowerPoint ● Outlook ● Access
Adobe Pro ● Nuance ● SharePoint ● Snag-It