Claude E. Bond IV
St. Louis
Summary
Strategic and visionary fundraising and development manager with extensive experience in designing and executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns. Proven success in fostering donor relationships, securing major gifts, and implementing innovative strategies to drive organizational growth. Dedicated to advancing the mission and impact of nonprofit organizations through effective fundraising initiatives. Seasoned leader in retail management with a proven track record of supervising sales teams to exceed sales targets. Skilled in staff training, inventory management, and customer service excellence, ensuring smooth store operations and enhanced shopping experiences. Demonstrated ability to implement effective sales strategies and improve team performance through hands-on coaching and motivational leadership. Successfully boosted customer satisfaction rates through innovative service initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior management team member
Flance Early Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
- Defining and communicating organizational values, mission, and vision.
- Provide input for strategic and operational planning.
- Serve as a community ambassador, nurturing relationships and identifying board candidates and volunteers.
- Foster a culture of philanthropy and create a donor-centered organization through comprehensive relationship-building programs.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and development team to establish annual development plans with a $1.2 million fundraising goal.
- Develop and implement major giving strategies using 'moves management.'
- Build and manage networks to identify and cultivate major gift prospects.
- Oversee strategy for external communications, including digital and printed materials.
- Manage special events and engagement activities.
- Supervise contract grant writers and volunteer activities.
- Strengthen relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
- Develop and implement solicitation strategies for major gift prospects.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the development function, building a team for grants, events, major gifts, and online fundraising.
- Enable board members to fulfill their development roles.
- Excellent writing ability and attention to detail.
- Proven fundraising acumen.
Field Recruiter
American Food Group
Remote
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Responsible for full recruiting cycle for more than 6 facilities within the US.
- Traveled more than 60% of the time to job fairs and networking events to meet potential candidates, conduct interviews, coordinate the candidates hiring process and build relationships with external organizations.
- Partnered with Operation Leaders to understand the needs of their facilities and to design and implement an overall recruiting strategy.
- Utilized the applicant tracking system (iCIMS) to maintain all job postings (internal and external) and candidate/applicant data for the entire recruitment, selection, and hire process.
- Served as company advocate; research, contact, and build rapport with agencies (community services, colleges, high schools, employment agencies, recruiters, etc.) to identify new talent, provide company information, opportunities, and benefits; make presentations and maintain rapport.
- Managed daily intake calls (approx. 20 –30) of potential candidates and provided the necessary resources to apply.
- Coordinated and attended job fairs & community events to attract talent.
- Creatively source passive candidates through diverse strategies including networking, social media, community organizations, cold calling, and internet research across 26 states.
Managing Partner – Skilled Labor Staffing
Bond Staffing Solutions LLC
St. Louis
08.2029 - 03.2022
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations, developed, and implemented business strategies to drive growth, managed client relationships & satisfaction and responsible for the financial management of the company.
- Owned full-cycle recruitment, which encompasses managing and reviewing resumes, scheduling, interviewing, offer negotiations, background & reference check, and onboarding.
- Sourced candidates directly through networking events, online recruiting tools, job fairs, and community organizations.
- Provided feedback to candidates, hiring managers and other stakeholders.
- Successfully built recruitment strategies to support hiring initiatives of business leaders / owners with clear and defined goals and outcomes.
- Created talent pipelines with diverse high-potential candidates for current and future opportunities.
- Prepared candidates before interviews with 3rd party clients.
- Kept detailed records of past applicants’ information, including resumes, assignments, and interview evaluations.
Field Director
Boy Scouts of America
St. Louis
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsible for the implementation of scouting programs which included recruiting and training adult leaders, managing finances, working closely with organizations and volunteers to promote The Scouts.
- Lead and managed all aspects of the Council’s field service operation including membership growth, new unit development, fundraising, strategic planning, volunteer recruitment, program delivery, and public relations.
- Actively sourced and recruited entry & mid-level managers, and corporate sponsors.
- Engaged volunteers in executing the goals of the Council and created strategic community partnerships to support the advancement of the programs.
- Accountable for annual operations budget of approximately $2M; which consisted of four districts.
- Grew fundraising campaign contributions 15% annually.
- Developed and implemented new strategies for community engagement and awareness.
- Responsible for the execution, development, and coaching of 8 direct reports.
- Recruited over 3K youth members and over 700 volunteers yearly.
- Lead the development and initial implementation of DE&I initiatives.
District Director
Boy Scouts of America
St. Louis
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversee the operations, programs, and growth within the district which includes supervising district level volunteers, recruiting and retaining members, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with community organizations.
- Served as Manager and Operating Officer of the district and responsible for the effective organization, operation, and promotion of the council program within the district.
- Supported the Chairman and Commissioner of the district committee and staff to fulfill their functions and facilitate the optimum collaboration between the district and the board.
- Increased overall campaign contributions year over year; family and community campaign contributions increased 25% annually; product sales increased 40% year over year.
- Spearheaded endowment / grant fundraising initiatives.
- Planned and managed upscale donor events; exceeded individual, corporate and foundation fundraising initiatives.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised corporate volunteers.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with Charter Organizations, volunteers, and corporate sponsors.
- Grew the Executive Committee to 33 members within two years.
- Developed a membership strategic plan which resulted in membership growth of 10% year over year.
Fundraising Coordinator
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Houston
07.2014 - 04.2015
Senior District Executive
Boy Scouts of America
Chicago
07.2011 - 07.2013
District Executive
Boy Scouts of America
Munster
09.2006 - 07.2011
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) -
Lindenwood University
St. Louis, MOBACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S) - MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OhioSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Financial Acumen
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Candidate Sourcing & Screening
- Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - iCIMS
- LinkedIn / Indeed / Social Media Recruiting and Sourcing
- High Volume Recruiting
- Process Improvement
- Presentations
- Strong Communication
- Sales / Persuasion
- Time Management
- Adaptability
Websites
Accomplishments
- Journey to Excellence Gold District Award, Boy Scouts of America, 2015
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis Alumni Hall of Honor, Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, 2012
- Top 50 Youth Serving Executives in Central Region, Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis, 2008 - 2009
Timeline
Managing Partner – Skilled Labor Staffing
Bond Staffing Solutions LLC
08.2029 - 03.2022
Senior management team member
Flance Early Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
Field Recruiter
American Food Group
03.2022 - 04.2024
Field Director
Boy Scouts of America
06.2017 - 07.2019
District Director
Boy Scouts of America
04.2015 - 06.2017
Fundraising Coordinator
Muscular Dystrophy Association
07.2014 - 04.2015
Senior District Executive
Boy Scouts of America
07.2011 - 07.2013
District Executive
Boy Scouts of America
09.2006 - 07.2011
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) -
Lindenwood University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S) - MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Wilberforce University
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