Ryan Dumas
About Ryan Dumas
Ryan Dumas is a Director at CCS Fundraising, with a background in fundraising and development across various arts organizations. He has secured over $60 million in support and has experience in dramaturgy, strategic planning, and nonprofit management.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Ryan Dumas currently serves as a Director at CCS Fundraising, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing fundraising strategies and initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in development and management. Dumas works in a hybrid capacity, allowing him to engage with various stakeholders effectively.
Previous Experience in Fundraising
Before his current role, Dumas worked as an Associate Director at CCS Fundraising for nine months in 2022. His experience also includes serving as Head of Showcase Fundraising at Carnegie Mellon University from 2018 to 2019 and as Development Associate at Pittsburgh Opera from 2021 to 2022. He has contributed to various fundraising efforts across multiple organizations.
Education and Academic Background
Ryan Dumas earned a Master of Arts Management (MAM) from Carnegie Mellon University, completing his studies from 2020 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dramaturgy from the same institution, which he achieved from 2015 to 2019. His academic background supports his expertise in management and the arts.
Dramaturgy and Creative Contributions
Dumas has a background in dramaturgy, having served as a freelance dramaturg and script reader while producing new works with various creative partners. He worked with organizations like FringeArts and Roundabout Theatre Company, where he contributed to artistic development and script analysis. He created the New Work Risk Assessment Calculator, a tool designed for nonprofit theatres.
Research and Strategic Planning
Ryan Dumas conducts research focused on non-profit management, emphasizing applied management science, organization theory, finance, and policy. He has secured over $60 million in documented support through strategic planning and campaign management engagements. His work includes providing engagement services to organizations such as the National Links Trust and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.