Patrick Kennedy, Mpa, Ma
About Patrick Kennedy, Mpa, Ma
Patrick Kennedy, MPA, MA, serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, where he consults with nonprofit organizations to improve their fundraising and outreach efforts. He has a diverse background in education, project management, and public speaking, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Patrick Kennedy serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he consults with a variety of nonprofit organizations to enhance their fundraising capabilities and expand their mission outreach. His expertise includes assembling and leading teams to manage projects effectively, even with limited budgets and resources.
Previous Experience at CCS Fundraising
Prior to his current role, Patrick Kennedy held several positions at CCS Fundraising. He served as Executive Director from 2019 to 2020, Associate Director from 2018 to 2019, and Senior Director from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at CCS Fundraising allowed him to develop skills in grant writing and strategic guidance for nonprofit organizations.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Kennedy earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a specialization in Intercultural Communication from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History, International Studies, and Spanish from Presbyterian College, completed in 2013. Additionally, he participated in a Hispanic Studies Program at Universidad Pablo de Olavide in 2011.
Background in Nonprofit and Education
Patrick Kennedy has a diverse background in nonprofit work and education. He worked as a Youth Promoter and Training Consultant with the Peace Corps in Guatemala from 2013 to 2015. He also served as an Enrollment Advisor and Program Mentor/Director with Global Leadership Adventures in Costa Rica, Peru, and Guatemala from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experience includes roles at Presbyterian College as a Writing Center Tutor and Study Abroad Peer Advisor.
Skills in Project Management and Communication
Patrick Kennedy possesses strong skills in public speaking and training, which enhance his ability to provide strategic guidance to clients. He is also skilled in creative design and database management, contributing to effective project management and community outreach efforts. His experience in grant writing further supports nonprofit organizations in securing necessary funding.