Henry Ackerman has over 30 years of experience in fundraising and development for nonprofit organizations. He has held several leadership roles, including Chief Development Officer at Abbott House and Vice President of Major Gifts at Covenant House International, where he was responsible for fundraising efforts and raised millions of dollars annually. Ackerman is skilled at identifying and cultivating major donors, managing fundraising staff, and planning special events.

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