About CJ Having served as a trusted partner to clients for over 10 years, CJ Orr has broad experience in fundraising and development, executive leadership, strategic planning, campaigns, and event management. He has launched funds, designed and led strategic initiatives, and driven fundraising for large galas and campaigns ranging from $10M to $1B+ in revenue. As an expert project and relationship manager, he executes on the development of strategies and tactics to drive effective fundraising plans that meet or exceed targets. Internally, CJ is responsible for setting and driving achievement of Orr Group’s financial targets and overseeing efficient operations within the firm. Additionally, CJ supports the efforts of Orr Group’s Growth team to identify and cultivate new business opportunities and build relationships with nonprofit partners, ensuring that the services offered are best aligned with our partners’ needs. CJ’s background in finance provides him with a strong foundation in analytics, metrics and ROI. Prior to working at Orr Group, CJ worked in Institutional Fixed Income Trading at Alliance Bernstein, where he was responsible for funds trading, account management, and reviewing analytical research. He also spent several years in municipal bonds sales and trading at Oppenheimer & Co. Selected Recent Partners: American Association for Cancer Research Complete College America Cornerstones Council for Economic Education City Harvest DoSomething.Org Echoing Green Israel Cancer Research Fund JUST Capital New Teacher Center Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Rising for Justice SHRM Foundation Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Foundation VNS Health Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Youth INC What makes me happy... Spending time with my wife, kids, and extended family. Favorite Book Genre Nonfiction Recent Publications Reflecting On Philanthropy: Key Insights From The Giving USA 2023 Report A $45 Billion Funding Opportunity: Donor-Advised Funds And The Business Of Philanthropy The Future Of Fundraising: AI Tools And Their Advantages For Nonprofits How Nonprofit Leaders Should React To The Regional Bank Crisis Cultivating The Next Generation Of Nonprofit Leaders: Dos And Don’ts An Upward Cycle: Fending Off Donor Fatigue With Innovation Cryptocurrency And Its Spot On The Nonprofit Playing Field Transformational Gifts Aren't Out of Reach — All You Need Is a Big Idea Preparing for the Fall 2021 Fundraising Landscape