J. Ewing Brown has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and development. He has raised over $1.5 million for various organizations through annual campaigns, fundraising events, and developing stewardship programs. Brown has strong skills in program implementation, community outreach, relationship building, and staff and board leadership.

1. 9200 SIMMONS ROAD • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78759
J. E WING B ROWN (512) 761-7791
EBROWN 948@GMAIL . COM
Non-profit leader with more than 20 years experience building trust and confidence with internal and
external constituents to accomplish fundraising goals. Collaborative communicator adept at building
successful stewardship programs, developing and mentoring boards, and implementing strategic
programs and campaigns. Over $1.5M raised.
C ORE C OMPETENCIES
• PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION • COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC RELATIONS
• CRITICAL ANALYSIS & PROBLEM SOLVING • STAFF LEADERSHIP & MENTORING
• CONSENSUS BUILDING & FACILITATION • RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
D EVELOPMENT P ROFESSIONAL
• Directed and resourced annual campaigns, peer-to-peer solicitation, wills, bequests, and capital
project programs totaling nearly $1M.
• Led fundraising efforts over a three-year period for the Children of the Congo totaling $80K, which
funded two water wells, tuition, books, and construction of an orphanage and fish pond.
• Implemented a systematic fundraising process to ensure consistency in annual giving, resulting in
an increase of $70K.
• Developed messaging to reach previous donors and annual mission banquet attendees to drive
congregational leadership that would support global mission projects, raising $35k the first year.
• Made fundraising decisions as the Board President for galas, golf tournaments, special events,
and targeted communications, resulting in $25K in annual giving over a 2-year period.
• Established a process to identify, interview and select qualified board members. Attracted 8
qualified candidates within 6 months, all unanimously approved.
• Created a liberal arts program to establish leadership programs for youth, resulting in a 25-
member community-wide African-American Boys Choir.
• Authored one-page business plan to identify mission, values, goals, strategies and action plans for
organizations. Coordinated and defined implementation processes.
• Implemented leadership development program for new Executive Director in the areas of
management, board interactions, donor process and time management.
• Collaborated and organized a leadership retreat with the church leadership on improving team
leadership and discussed with the Pastor the value of aligning vision, mission, culture, and values
of the church, which resulted in a consultant brought in to lead in this effort.
• Coordinated with A Brazilian Church to resolve conflict among leaders and build up programs,
fostering growth and prosperity under the auspices of a larger Presbyterian group of churches.
• Developed brochures focused on stewardship & outreach, highlighting specific ministries through
a church fair. Attracted new members and families to the congregation.
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2. J. Ewing Brown (337) 739-3048 P2
P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
VARIOUS NONPROFITS, Lafayette, Louisiana 2010 - Present
Development Consultant
GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Lafayette, Louisiana 2008 - 2009
Developer and Strategist
THE PYRAMID GROUP LLC, Lafayette, Louisiana 2006 - 2008
Performance Consultant
THE SMART ZONE LLC, Lafayette, Louisiana 2006 - 2008
Entrepreneur
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Lafayette, Louisiana 2004 - 2006
Pastor
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Allen, Texas 2003 - 2004
Parish Associate
EWINGBOOKS, INC., Garland, Texas 2000 - 2003
Entrepreneur
E DUCATION
• Masters of Divinity, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, Massachusetts
• Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Louisiana Tech, Ruston, Louisiana
• Bachelor of Science, General Studies, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
T ECHNICAL S KILLS
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and QuickBooks
• GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB and 990 reporting requirements
• P&L, financial statements and budgeting
P ROFESSIONAL A SSOCIATIONS
• Greenlights for Nonprofit Success
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (Austin Chapter)
V OLUNTEERISM
• Love INC of Acadiana, President of the Board, 2006-2008
• Children of the Congo, Development Strategist, 2007-Present
• Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, Leadership Development, 2009-2010
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ewingbrown