Anthony Pisapia

Current

Director of Fundraising and Communications at NPower Pennsylvania

Past

Manager of Client Relations at NPower Pennsylvania
Real Estate Agent at Weichert Realtors
Chief Operations Officer at Igneus Lending LLC

Director of the Music Department at Huntington Valley Center for the Arts
Membership Liason at Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia
Promotions Director at WVUD Radio

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Education

American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy
Villanova University
University of Delaware

Timothy Christian

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Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

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Anthony Pisapia’s Summary

Anthony Pisapia has over ten years of experience in business operations, marketing, sales, fundraising, and technology implementation. As NPower Pennsylvania's Director of Fundraising and Communications, Anthony seeks support from individuals, foundations, and corporations who are passionate about helping nonprofits overcome their technology challenges. Prior to NPower PA, Anthony was Chief Operations Officer of Igneus Lending LLC, a PA-licensed mortgage brokerage he co-founded. His extensive nonprofit background includes work for the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia and as as director of the music department at Huntington Valley Center for the Arts. Anthony holds dual Bachelor degrees from the University of Delaware in Psychology and Music, including studies in entrepreneurship and a concentration in classical guitar.

Anthony Pisapia’s Specialties:

strategy & vision, start-up expertise, corporate fundraising, events management, grant writing, budget management, business planning, strategic planning, strategic plan implimentation, consulting, volunteer management, and high-growth nonprofits.

Anthony Pisapia’s Experience

Director of Fundraising and Communications

NPower Pennsylvania

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

October 2006 — Present (1 year 10 months)

• Solicits major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Functions as an integral part of the management team as one of two directors at the agency
• Responsible for $900,000 plus fundraising budget in 2008
• Raised $833,104 in 2007 (57% increase over 2006) and $530,933 in 2006
• Responsible for annual fundraising event that raised $195,000 in 2007 with 350 attendees ($165,000 net)
• Increased funds raised from annual luncheon event from $109,000 in 2006 to $195,000 in 2007 (79% increase)
• Responsibilities include budgeting, planning, strategy, volunteer management, event management, grant writing, PR, marketing
• Responsible for developing and maintaining 80 key funding relationships including major area corporations and foundations
• Serve as staff representative for CIO Council (Fortune 500 companies), Event Committee, Board Nominations Committee, and Fundraising Committee
• Support staff and volunteer management including two 100+ person volunteer events
Manager of Client Relations

NPower Pennsylvania

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 10 months)

• Increased number of paying client relationships from 86 in 2005 to 236 in 2006 (174% increase)
• Created demand to support 3 new direct service positions
• Reached earned revenue goal of $519,845 in 2006 (35% increase over 2005)
• Reached earned revenue goal of $386,130 in 2005
• Participated in organization-wide business planning and strategy
• Assisted in fundraising efforts including events, volunteer management, and grant writing
• Acted as staff representative for Program Advisory Committee
• Advised non-profit organizations regarding their technology
Real Estate Agent

Weichert Realtors

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Real Estate industry)

2003 — 2005 (2 years)

• Winner of the Mid Atlantic Broker Council sales presentation contest. Represented the Mid Atlantic region at the National Conference as the region’s best sales presenter.
• $1,000,000 in sales
• Responsibilities included supervision, training, marketing, outside sales
• Member of Suburban Real Estate Association and Media Chamber of Commerce
• Licensed by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission
• Responsible for all steps in the transaction process: business development, client retention, research, negotiation, creation of leases and sales agreements
• Extensive customer service experience
Chief Operations Officer

Igneus Lending LLC

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Banking industry)

2003 — 2005 (2 years)

• Co-owner and founding member of PA Licensed Mortgage Brokerage
• Responsibilities include strategy, sales, marketing, public relations, supervision of operations, and the development of company documents
Director of the Music Department

Huntington Valley Center for the Arts

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Performing Arts industry)

2002 — 2003 (1 year)

• Duties included teacher supervision, hiring of teachers, sales, marketing, administration, parent relationships, student scheduling
• Instructed guitar and vocal lessons
Membership Liason

Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

2001 — 2002 (1 year)

• Responsibilities included editing and design of the quarterly newsletter and weekly StageTix E-mail Club, collaboration with theaters on promotions, and acting as a liaison between the Alliance and members
• Responsible for all radio marketing, including copy writing of advertisements
• Managed the box office for the StageTix discount ticket program and the Barrymore Awards Ceremony
• Event management assistance and fundraising assistance
Promotions Director

WVUD Radio

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

1998 — 1999 (1 year)

• Acted as a liaison between promoters, community leaders, and the radio station
• Responsible for the production of ads and public service announcements to be aired on the station
• Overnight and morning drive-time radio programs

Anthony Pisapia’s Education

American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy

Leadership, Management 2008 — 2008

Chosen as one of 24 participants nationwide. The training was administered by the Center for Creative Leadership.
Villanova University

Certificate, Fundamentals of Fundraising, 2005 — 2006
University of Delaware

Dual Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Music Performance, Research, Business, Entrepreneurship, Classical Guitar, Music Composition, 1996 — 2001

Activities and Societies:

Radio Show Host - WVUD Radio, Guitar Ensemble, Vice President - ECM, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Timothy Christian

1984 — 1996

Activities and Societies:

National Honors Society, Varsity Golf Team, Tennis Club