Marshall Ginn

Experience

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  Levine Music

  Apr 1987 - Nov 1988

  Development Assistant
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  AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUE DBA THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHESTR

  Nov 1988 - Dec 1989

  Development Writer
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  Georgetown University

  Jan 1990 - Mar 1993

  Development Communications Specialist

  Development writer in the Office of Alumni and University Affairs

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  The Sheridan Group

  Apr 1994 - Oct 1997

  Vice President
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  Communities In Schools National Office

  Sept 1998 - Apr 2000

  Director of Major Gifts
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  Capital Development Strategies LLC

  Apr 2000 - Jul 2022

  Founder

  Committed to service that is founded in best practice and sound ethical principles, and enhanced by creativity and flexibility. Through this approach, clients are guided through intentional and mindful responses to dynamic and challenging situations. Focus areas can include Philanthropic practice, Grantmaking assessment, Nonprofit governance, Fundraising strategy, Strategic planning, and Organizational development.Selected clients include:Washington DC Chapter of the AIAAmerican Foreign Service AssociationAmerican Urogynecologic Society FoundationBeauvoirDance PlaceDuke Student Publishing CorporationGrace Episcopal Church, Silver Spring, MDInsight Memory Care CenterWashington Forrest FoundationWesley Housing Development Corporation Show less

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  Econometrica, Inc.

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

  Contract Grant Reviewer

  Participated as a contract grant reviewer for a nationwide program administered by Neighborworks America awarding $500,000 grants to nonprofit organizations engaged in community development and affordable housing. Reviewed and scored applications according to established criteria and participated in a team consensus calls to finalize scores.

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  Mission Partners, LLC

  Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Senior Strategist

  Collaborating with a strategic consultancy that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact.

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  Maryland Nonprofits

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  Consultant

  Collaborative expert supporting Maryland Nonprofit's consulting practice providing technical assistance and strategic guidance for nonprofit organizations throughout Maryland.

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  Greater Washington Community Foundation

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  Philanthropic Engagement Consultant

  Provided ongoing support and guidance for the Greater Washington Community Foundation in planning and raising funds for their annual regional Celebration of Philanthropy gala in March 2018. Working with staff as well as trustees and Host Committee members, the event exceeded its fundraising goal of $600,000. Provided additional strategic advisory services as The Community Foundation developed and launched a significant initiative focused on ending homelessness in Washington, DC. Provided oversight and guidance to a sustained project involving the establishment of various database management protocols to facilitate staff interaction with donors, fund holders and advisors. Show less

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  New District Brewing Company

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2022

  Marketing Consultant

  Supporting a local, family owned brewery in Arlington. Coordinates and manages all social media and web activity, in addition to supporting efforts to engage the community and the company's customer base.

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  Virginia Hospital Center

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2022

  Senior Director Of Development

  Served as a leader in a 10-person fundraising team charged with building philanthropic resources for the region’s only independent nonprofit community hospital.Recruited by a newly appointed foundation president to strengthen the foundation’s relationship with donors, volunteers, and hospital staff. Assisted in shaping the foundation’s ongoing administrative procedures, and gift management and policies.Over the course of four years, assisted in raising more than $30 million in gifts, pledges and planned gift commitments in support of facility enhancement, education for clinical staff and programs targeting underserved communities.Established the first formal grateful patient program for the hospital. Engaged clinical staff to increase their understanding of the role philanthropy plays in sustaining high-quality patient care. Created materials and processes to facilitate the ability of patients and patient families to express gratitude for their care through philanthropic gifts.Supported the design and implementation of the foundation’s ongoing direct response program, collaborating with outside counsel as well as foundation staff. Saw significant growth in both donor acquisition and retention.Supported a range of donor stewardship initiatives including support of major donors in the hospital and the establishment of consistent donor recognition standards and signage. Show less

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  Art by Marshall G

  Jan 2020 - now

  Artist

  Representational landscapes in oil, primarily of the Acadia region of Maine and Washington, DChttps://artbymarshallg.artspan.com

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  Capital Philanthropy

  Sept 2022 - now

  Principal

  Provide consulting/advisory services, as well as project-based support, for funders, grantmaking foundations, and nonprofit capacity building organizations.Current clients include the Washington Forrest Foundation, Compass Pro Bono, Christ Episcopal Church Georgetown, and Friends of Anacostia Park.