CMBCONSULTING
Solutions for Nonprofits
SOLUTIONS FOR NONPROFITS
CMB Consulting is ready to guide you
through your non-profit journey.
Carmine Branagan is a proven nonprofit leader and conceptual strategist with a track record for achieving results. Drawing on expertise across a broad range of organizations–including the visual and performing arts, education, advocacy, and healthcare–Carmine will help you identify opportunities for innovation, clarify goals, and
execute a game plan.
Prior to launching CMB Consulting, Carmine served as Director at the American Craft Council, The National Academy Museum & School, and the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. She was also VP of Marketing and Public Relations at the New World Symphony, Director of
Institutional Advancement at Convent of the Sacred Heart, and Sr. VP, Publishing at the National Audubon Society. With a collaborative leadership style, she has led strategic planning, board development and facilitation, fundraising, and program development.
Experience You Can Count On
- At The National Academy: As the lead spokesperson and fundraiser, designed and secured funding for young artist painting and drawing classes taught by world-renowned artists; secured first-ever seven-figure gift; led projects with multiple key players, including an award-winning renovation that was brought on time and on budget.
- At the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care: Secured funding and led a pioneering research project to demonstrate the efficacy of a contemplative approach to caregiving; as the lead fundraiser, increased major donor contributions by 40%, established institutional giving initiatives that secured over $500,000 in grants, and launched a sustaining member program that generated $120,000 annually by the second year.
- At The National Academy and the New York Zen Center: Effectively collaborated with Boards of Trustees to create sustainable governance policies, foster leadership, and cultivate a culture of philanthropy.
- At Convent of the Sacred Heart and The National Academy: Oversaw fundraising campaigns for major donors and institutional giving, while securing new sources of funding. Achieved steady increases in annual giving and membership programs.
- At the American Craft Council: Established the first development office, raising $1.3M in the first two years; created salons featuring leaders in craft and design for discussion on the changing field; convened the Council’s first national conference on craft in 20 years and produced a historic conference publication; launched a school-to-market program with select colleges and universities that provided an opportunity for students to present work in a commercial venue.
Services
Strategic Innovation
Work closely with leadership to align organizational capacity with need, determine priority projects, set goals, and establish metrics for success. Make recommendations on infrastructure and staffing to more effectively realize organizational aspirations.
Fundraising
Provide a full range of fundraising counsel for major individual donors, capital campaigns, institutional giving, annual fund, and membership drives.
Board Development
Provide guidance on governance best practices, recruitment, and leadership development. Assess strengths and needs to ensure leadership effectiveness, organizational alignment, and financial sustainability.
Support Transition
During times of organizational transition, serve as Interim Executive Director or as Interim Director of Institutional Advancement.
Program & Mission Impact
Assess program effectiveness and discover new avenues for enhanced philanthropy and impact.
