Mark Parker, CFRE

Mark Parker, CFRE, has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of fundraising and development. Mark most recently served as the Director of Consulting Partnerships at DonorSearch, where they played a crucial role in the company's growth. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of West Coast Sales at the same company.

Before joining DonorSearch, Mark held the position of Assistant Head of School for Development at Hutchison School. In this role, they successfully led various fundraising initiatives for a PK-12 girls' school, including alumnae relations, annual giving, capital campaigns, endowment, and deferred giving.

Mark also worked as the Principal at MMP Consulting, where they provided their expertise and guidance in the fundraising field. Additionally, they served as the Interim Director of Development at Clark County Food Bank and as the Director of Development at OHSU Foundation.

With earlier experiences at CCS Fund Raising, Lake Forest Academy, Darlington School, and St. Margaret's School, Mark has demonstrated their commitment and skills in securing financial support for educational institutions. Mark'sroles in these organizations included Executive Director, Director of Development, and Director of Annual Support.

Mark's work experience showcases their strong leadership abilities, strategic planning skills, and effective implementation of fundraising campaigns. Mark has consistently achieved impressive results and made significant contributions to the organizations they have served.

Mark Parker, CFRE, holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which they obtained from 1981 to 1985. Mark further pursued their education with a Master of Arts (MA) in English from East Carolina University between 1986 and 1988. Prior to their university education, Mark attended Ahoskie High School from 1977 to 1981, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. In terms of certifications, Mark Parker has obtained the following: a Leadership Development Intensive from the New Memphis Institute in May 2015, and a Certified Fundraising Professional certification from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-IHQ) in April 2013. Additionally, the abbreviation "CFRE" is listed, although no institution or date of obtaining that certification is provided.