about mack graham
Building relationships that strengthen organizations and communities.
I believe fundraising is about far more than securing financial support. At its best, it builds trust, creates opportunity, and equips organizations to make a lasting difference in the communities they serve.
As a nonprofit executive and Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), I help mission-driven organizations develop the relationships, revenue strategies, and organizational systems needed to achieve sustainable growth. My work spans major gifts, institutional giving, corporate partnerships, board engagement, and long-term development planning.
Today, I serve as Vice President of Development at Heartshare St. Vincent's Family Services, where I lead fundraising strategy and philanthropic engagement supporting thousands of children, young adults, and families across New York City.
My Approach
I don't believe successful fundraising comes from chasing every grant opportunity or asking for donations more often.
The strongest organizations build meaningful relationships, communicate a compelling vision, and create systems that inspire long-term investment.
Throughout my career, I've focused on helping organizations move beyond transactional fundraising toward strategic philanthropy… aligning mission, leadership, and community partnerships to create lasting impact.
Whether working with foundations, major donors, corporations, or board members, my goal is always the same:
Build trust first. Build resources second. Build lasting impact always.
Experience
Over the course of my career, I've served organizations working across youth development, human services, education, arts and culture, and community development.
My leadership experience includes roles with:
Heartshare St. Vincent's Family Services
Brooklyn Children's Museum
CCS Fundraising
Newark Symphony Hall
Good Call
Sandy Ground Historical Society
Neighborhood Hope Dealerz
These experiences have allowed me to lead fundraising strategy, strengthen development infrastructure, cultivate philanthropic partnerships, and support organizations at different stages of growth.
Areas of Expertise
Fundraising Strategy
Developing comprehensive fundraising strategies that integrate major gifts, institutional giving, corporate partnerships, annual giving, and donor stewardship.
Organizational Growth
Helping organizations build the internal systems, leadership structures, and fundraising capacity necessary for long-term sustainability.
Board & Executive Leadership
Partnering with executive teams and boards to strengthen fundraising culture, governance, accountability, and strategic decision-making.
Community Partnerships
Connecting nonprofit organizations with philanthropic institutions, corporations, government partners, and community leaders to create meaningful collaborations.
Beyond My Professional Role
Beyond my executive responsibilities, I remain deeply committed to strengthening the nonprofit sector.
I serve as Board Chair of Good Call, support community organizations through Neighborhood Hope Dealerz, and regularly speak on fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement.
I'm also the author of Neighborhood Hope Dealerz, a reflection on leadership, service, and the power of investing in people and communities.
Credentials
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science
Stony Brook University
Let's Connect
Whether you're looking for a speaker, strategic advisor, fundraising partner, or nonprofit executive perspective, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.