Tom MacAdam

Experience

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  GE Capital

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  General Counsel, GE Access

  - Chief legal counsel to $3 billion international distributor of computer network products and services (including hardware, software, training, consulting and maintenance services). - Member of executive management team. - Established first law department in 10-year, multi-billion dollar international business, handling all contracts, licensing, commercial transactions, export, fair pricing strategies, government contracting, employment and litigation matters.

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  XOR, Inc. / Seurat Company

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  SVP & General Counsel

  - Chief Legal Counsel to $36M, 300-employee service provider, offering web development, hosting, digital marketing, managed services, data analytics, and customer relationship management services. - Oversaw all legal affairs and advised on matters relating to corporate financing, contract negotiation, intellectual property ownership and licensing, business partnerships, employment, real estate, litigation, and credit/collections. - Advised and guided business through successful merger with Seurat Company, corporate reorganization, and subsequent sale to a leading publicly traded software company. Show less

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  Slavic Gospel Association

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  VP, Advancement

  • Member of senior leadership team, leading promotion, communication and fundraising strategy for international non-profit mission organization.• Guided multi-channel strategies for new donor acquisition and lapsed donor re-engagement• Supervised all print and electronic donor communications and promotions• Designed direct mail fundraising strategy and oversaw monthly appeals• Supervised all advancement staff, including inside/outside donor relations, project management, foundation development, and creative/design teams.• Initiated successful donor acquisition and lapsed donor reactivation strategy, including direct mail, radio and online efforts, resulting in nearly 12,000 new donors and 8000 reactivated donors• Obtained 14.3% growth in donor base and 30% growth in annual cash donation income Show less

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  Moody Bible Institute

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  VP, Stewardship

  • Officer and member of Administrative Cabinet• Managed development efforts for multi-campus college, seminary, and nationwide radio network• Responsible for department of 27, including 18 field staff• Led relationship and support development with major donors• Headed feasibility study and development plan, leading to launch of $60M capital campaign• Directed annual fundraising efforts via print, media and online channels, with donor base of nearly 100,000• Successfully implemented lapsed donor reactivation strategies, reactivating thousands of former supporters with a net positive ROI. Show less

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  Wheaton College

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Regional Director, Development

  • Led strategic development efforts for Wheaton College in the Chicago region, its primary region for support.

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  Crossway

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2015

  Executive Director, Ministry Advancement

  • Member of Management Leadership Team• Responsible for fundraising communications and development efforts for leading publisher of Bibles, books and related publications• Cultivated and advanced relationships with key individual supporters• Consulted with senior leadership on strategy, planning and messaging relating to donor development efforts• Provided guidance for multi-channel fundraising campaigns, via direct mail, email, video and social media, developing support for vital building construction, publications, and international translation and distribution projects. Show less

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  Bosko

  Oct 2015 - now

  Advisor, Strategic Funding

  Innovate and implement strategic charitable funds. Consult on targeted funding efforts.

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  Russian Leadership Ministries

  May 2016 - Jul 2020

  Executive Director

  Leader of international ministry, focused on training, preparing and equipping pastors and ministry leaders across the nation of Russia.

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  The FOCUS Group

  May 2016 - now

  Vice President and Senior Consultant, Western Division

  Providing strategic development counsel to non-profits, helping them to raise capital, cultivate relationships with major donors, and accomplish their mission.