James Phelan

James Phelan is an experienced philanthropy professional currently serving as Vice President of Philanthropy at Village Enterprise since October 2023. Previously, James held the role of Acting Vice President of Development at The Paley Center for Media and served as Director of Development for The New Press, where significant fundraising successes were achieved. James also held leadership positions at the Museum of Food and Drink, where revenue targets were met and exceeded, and at Equality Now, where impactful donor engagement strategies were implemented. James's independent consultancy work for mission-driven organizations focused on fund development and communications, while prior experience includes roles at Action Against Hunger and Earth Island Institute, contributing to major advancements in donor engagement, fundraising, and digital communication. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Social Sciences from Humboldt State University and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Carroll College.