Major Product/SVS:
Early Childhood Development, General and Special Education Programs, Therapy Services, Childcare, Social Work, Fundraising
Hobbies/Sports:
Singing, Attending the Theater, Listening to Music
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance, Syracuse University (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, Wit's End Players (2006-2008); Board of Directors, Syracuse Area Live Theater Scholarship Program (2005-2008); National Society of Fundraising Executives (1998-2000); Executive Committee, Performing Arts Medicine Association; Public Relations Committee (1995-1999); Civic Morning Musicals (1993-2008); National Association of Teachers of Singing (1991-2008); Employee Committee, Children’s Miracle Network Telethon; SUNY Health Science Center (1989-1994)
Work History:
Director, Friend of Jowonio, Syracuse, NY; Individual Giving Officer, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY; Executive Director, Central New York Chapter, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Liverpool, NY; National Director, Field Campaign, American Diabetes Association, Alexandria, VA; District Director, American Diabetes Association, Syracuse, NY; Interim Executive Director, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America, Syracuse, NY; Campaign Manager, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America; Director of Public Relations and Development, Metropolitan School for the Arts, Syracuse, NY; Voice Faculty Chairperson, Metropolitan School for the Arts; Voice Faculty Member, Metropolitan School for the Arts
Charity:
Syracuse Opera (1987-2007); Community Health Charities (2003-2004)
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his perseverance and passion for his profession.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Irwin was named in Who’s Who in America's 61st Edition in 2007 and 62nd Edition in 2008, Who’s Who in the World's 25th Edition in 2008, Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals 2007 to 2008 Edition. He was a hospital chairman in 1992 to 1994. As s director of development, he increased overall revenue by 256 percent in first year, restricted contributions by 212 percent in first year, overall event revenue by 23 percent in first year and he developed and implemented an employee and volunteer recognition program.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Developing and Managing a $2 Million Budget to Support the Jowonio School, Campaign Strategies and Scholarship Initiatives, Creating and Implementing Five New Scholarship Endowments and Five Year Strategic Plans Involving Staff, Board Members and Community Volunteers, Recruiting and Developing Volunteer Leadership Programs to Ensure Increased Revenue Growth and Public Visibility, Directing Staff and Volunteers for Campaign Management, Overseeing Grant Writing Activities, Securing Major Gifts through Volunteer Recruitment and Cultivation, Corporate Support for Identified Projects and Initiatives, Implementing and Training New Donor Management System