Management Responsibilities
Russ currently serves as chief executive officer of Hodge, Cramer & Associates, one of the fastest growing fund-raising consulting firms in the nation. His hands-on management style and innovative fund-raising techniques have been the blueprint for his success in achieving the philanthropic goals for a variety of organizations. He is primarily responsible for building the business from the ground up and has assembled an impressive group of professionals that make solid contributions to the firm. Hodge, Cramer & Associates has raised more than $300 million for a variety of organizations.
Experience
Prior to founding Hodge, Cramer & Associates in 1984, Russ held political fund-raising staff positions in two gubernatorial campaigns in Missouri and Nebraska. In addition, he has served as a consultant on a third gubernatorial campaign and one presidential campaign as well as serving as the deputy director of the Ohio Republican Finance Committee. Russ maintains a vast array of resources and solid-networking abilities which have earned him a nationally recognized track record in the fundraising arena.
Professional and Personal Achievements
- Provided leadership for approximately 30 campaigns with goals that ranged from $20 million to $50 million
- Successfully managed the annual 15% to 20% growth rate experienced at Hodge, Cramer & Associates
- Successfully directed the completion of grants to most national foundations
- One of the youngest Americans to successfully climb Mount McKinley
Select Project Experience
- 2nd & Main Limited – Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton Ohio - $50,000,000
- Big Brothers Big Sister, Columbus Ohio - $3,000,000
- Bentonville Public Library, Bentonville Arkansas – $9,000,000
- Des Moines Public Library - $20,000.00
- First Community Church, Upper Arlington Ohio - $5,000,000
- Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio – $25,000,000
- Recreation Unlimited, Ashley Ohio - $7,000,000
- Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio - $13,000,000
- Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Toledo Ohio - $5,000,000
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Summa Cum Laude - Westminister College, Fulton, Missouri
Professional Designations and Affiliations
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) since 1996
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
American Association of Fundraising Counsel (AAFRC) – Giving Institute
Named as a member for the U.S. State Department Delegation to Slovenia NGO (Non-Governmental Organizations)
Personal
Married, residing in Dublin Ohio with 20-year old daughter. Enjoys distance running, golf and trap and skeet shooting.
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