BEN DELANEY:

Effective, Accountable Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations

Ben Delaney is a successful executive dedicated to enhancing the impact and sustainability of nonprofit and mission-driven organizations. He is recognized as a visionary entrepreneur and social enterprise specialist, adept at fostering growth, clear communication, and triple bottom line success. With proven experience in policy development at local and state levels, he is also an award-winning author and marketer with international experience.

Ben is eager to help your organization increase its impact and sustainability.

Key Qualifications

  • Effective Nonprofit Leadership: Accomplished executive with a history of effective leadership in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, including C-level and board member roles. Adept serial entrepreneur known for orchestrating operational excellence with strategic insight, operational prowess, and bottom-line responsibility.

  • Enhanced Fundraising and Increased Revenue: Demonstrated success in expanding donations and earned revenue. Orchestrated substantial financial and in-kind donations from diverse sources, including individuals, corporations, foundations, nonprofits, and government entities. Amplified social enterprise earnings by up to 300%.

  • Innovative Project Leader: Skilled collaborator and adept negotiator. Experienced in managing projects with government agencies, shaping policies, fostering community development, and conflict resolution.

  • Data-Driven Approach: Adept at data-centric development and management. Leverage CRM systems for targeted development and outreach across social and conventional media, optimizing outcomes while managing costs. Proficient in Marketing Automation tools for strategic impact. Harnesses data insights to inform program decisions.

  • Effective Multichannel Communication: Accomplished communicator across diverse media, recognized for thought leadership. Authored numerous articles and award-winning book on nonprofit marketing. Delivers compelling public presentations. Acclaimed achievements in marketing, design, production, and social media development.

  • Economic Impact Creator: Pioneering creator of hundreds of jobs through innovative social enterprise initiatives. Competent in HR management, volunteer and internship programming, and impactful mentorship.

  • Strategic Hands-On Leadership: Proven expertise in strategic planning, program budgeting, development, management, and evaluation. Skillfully devised enterprise operations plans, fostering consistent engagement with Boards, government agencies, funders, and community-based organizations.

Professional History

Interim Executive Director
Tech Exchange (Oakland) 2022

  • Led organizational transition, establishing a more sustainable business model.

  • Initiated a Partnership Department, bolstering earned revenue.

  • Instrumental in recruiting the permanent Executive Director.

Interim Executive Director
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse (Oakland) 2020-2021

  • Designed and implemented successful reopening strategy under COVID restrictions.

  • Launched a successful individual donor program.

  • Assisted in the hiring of the permanent Executive Director.

Executive Director
SCRAP (San Francisco) 2015-2018

  • Resurrected a struggling 40-year-old nonprofit social enterprise, doubling material reclamation from landfills.

  • Significantly increased donations, reduced deficits, and initiated Salesforce implementation.

Interim Executive Director
International Toy Museum (Oakland) 2013-2014

  • Spearheaded establishment efforts, guided Board development and launched website.

Chief Executive Officer
ReliaTech (Oakland) 2008-2013

  • Revitalized nonprofit social enterprise, creating jobs, increasing revenue, and fostering sustainable growth.

  • Developed two new business lines, both showing strong positive cash flows

Director of Marketing and Communications
Springboard Schools (San Francisco) 2005-2007

  • Championed successful rebranding, exponentially boosting web traffic and inquiries.

President, Board of Directors
Jack London District Association (Oakland) 2005-2021

  • Instrumental in shaping city policies and facilitating community engagement.

CEO
CyberEdge Information Services, Inc. (Oakland) 1990-2005

  • Orchestrated accountable marketing and market research services for diverse sectors.

  • Published internationally recognized newsletter on advanced imaging and virtual reality

Board of Directors
Social Enterprise Alliance, SF Bay Area 2011-2015

  • Supported social enterprises in the Bay Area.

Recent Trainings

  • AI for Good – How to Get Started with AI for Nonprofits

  • Understanding and Leveraging ChatGPT

  • Nonprofit Board Member Essentials

Presentations & Awards

  • Keynote speaker and presenter at international conferences and universities.

  • Acclaimed author of Ben Delaney's Nonprofit Marketing Handbook (2 editions)

  • Author of Virtual Reality 1.0: the 90’s

  • Hundreds of published articles, numerous awards in writing, marketing, video production, and design.