Nate Warren
Understanding before advising. Sixteen years of nonprofit development across prestigious institutions taught me that successful fundraising isn't about templates. It's about relationships, and tailoring strategy to each organization's culture and needs.
I live in Boston with my wife, Megan, and our dog, Riley (Head of Security and Chief Happiness Officer).
A track record of transformational growth.
Across diverse institutions, the strategies build lasting donor relationships and momentum that keep generating results long after implementation.
Individual giving grew 67% over two years through donor-centric strategy and transformational gift cultivation, with a leadership role in a $200M campaign launch.
Through personal donor portfolios and teams under supervision.
110% growth in annual giving, a record despite pandemic disruption.
Over 5,000 new donors added to Boston College athletics giving.
Louisiana Tech facility renovations and improvements directed.
Sixteen years across leading institutions.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
2023 to 2025- Grew revenue from $10.3M to $17.2M
- Secured multiple eight-figure gifts
- Leadership role in $200M campaign launch
Harvard University
2023- Oversaw all athletic development strategy
- Integrated 26 sport-specific volunteer boards
- Title IX 50th anniversary leadership
Boston College
2019 to 2022- Record growth: $5.2M to $10.9M
- 129% increase in donor participation
- Launched "Support Your Sport" ($3M annually)
University of Tennessee
2016 to 2019- Managed a $28M annual fund
- Secured first seven-figure gift from an underrepresented donor
- 200+ donor meetings annually
Louisiana Tech University
2014 to 2016- Two most successful fundraising years in school history
- $50M+ in facility renovations
- $20M+ in capital gifts secured
Kansas State University
2009 to 2014- Record-breaking athletics giving
- Leadership annual giving programs
- Ahearn Fund rebranding