paul connolly

vice president, board of directors

About

Director of Philanthropic Advisory Services, Bessemer Trust. Location: San Francisco Bay Area; Industry: Philanthropy ... Advisory Services department of century-old wealth management firm that serves ... Foundation Center - San Francisco...

Country

united states

City

san francisco

Industry

philanthropy

Skill

grants, fundraising, board development, capacity building, strategic planning, program management, management consulting, leadership, non profits, corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, nonprofits, program development, community outreach, policy, social entrepreneurship, public policy, grant writing, public speaking, program evaluation, organizational development, community development, strategy, policy analysis, workshop facilitation, international relations, proposal writing, non profit administration, international development, volunteer management, leadership development, governance, facilitation, nonprofit management, nonprofit organizations

Experience

senior partner and chief client services officer

tcc group

1997-1 - 2013-10 · 16 yrs 10 mos

Served on board of directors of 35 year-old firm that provides planning, evaluation, capacity-building, and other management consulting services to foundations, nonprofit organizations, and corporate community involvement programs. Led firm's consulting services and business development activities, including devising and implementing operating plans, developing and refining services and products, overseeing consulting-related professional developement and quality control efforts, and directing marketing and communications functions. Helped lead firm's growth over 16-year period, including launching Western Region Office, building philanthropy and nonprofit practices, directing diverse teams, and supervising and mentoring staff.

associate director

nonprofit finance fund

1993-1 - 1997-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Oversaw operations of organization that provides financial and advisory services to nonprofit clients. Managed funder relations, program reporting, and evaluation. Administered advisory services for publications, workshops, and consulting.

member, board of directors

nathaniel wharton fund

2009-1 - Present · 17 yrs 9 mos

vice president, board of directors

yerba buena center for the arts

2013-5 - Present · 13 yrs 5 mos

director of philanthropic advisory services

bessemer trust

2013-12 - Present · 12 yrs 10 mos

Oversee Philanthropic Advisory Services department of century-old wealth management firm that serves 2400 clients with over $94 billion under supervision, including over 500 independent foundations, endowments, and other philanthropic entities representing over $4 billion. Advise clients nationally on clarifying values, setting philanthropic goals, developing grantmaking strategies, and achieving and assessing social impact. Provide guidance to clients and colleagues regarding philanthropy-related governance and legacy and succession planning issues. Plan and present on grantmaking topics at internal and external events. Manage Bessemer National Gift Fund, a $50 million donor-advised fund. Support firm’s corporate community involvement work.

Education

new trier west high school

yale university

harvard university

1980-1 - 1984-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: B.A., cum laude, American History. Harvard College Scholarship. Dean's List. Community Service Award. Housing and Neighborhood Development Program. Producer, Harvard Drama Society.

yale school of management

1989-1 - 1991-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant in two courses. Coordinator, Economic Development Interest Group. Jess Morrow Johns Memorial Scholarship.