Doug Montgomery
About Doug Montgomery
Doug Montgomery serves as the Managing Director of New Partnerships at Feeding America, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in corporate partnership development, strategic planning, and maximizing donor support.
Work at Feeding America
Doug Montgomery has served as the Managing Director of New Partnerships at Feeding America since 2007. In this role, he leads corporate partnership development activities, focusing on exceeding an average annual new business revenue budget of $12 million. His responsibilities include directing prospect research and preparing or approving all prospect proposals and large prospect presentations. Montgomery's work contributes significantly to the organization's ability to secure funding and support for its initiatives.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Sales
Before joining Feeding America, Doug Montgomery held various positions in marketing and sales. He worked as the General Manager at Creative Marketing Concepts from 1989 to 1996, where he gained valuable experience in managing marketing strategies. Additionally, he served as the Director of Sales at David's Cookies from 2005 to 2007, further developing his skills in sales management and client relations.
Education and Expertise
Doug Montgomery has a solid educational background with degrees in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University, Finance from DePaul University, and Marketing from Southern Oregon State. This diverse academic foundation equips him with the financial acumen and marketing knowledge necessary for his role in corporate partnerships and strategic planning.
Strategic Planning and Fundraising Skills
Montgomery possesses extensive experience in corporate-level strategic planning and budgeting. He contributes to infrastructure development and key account management, which are essential for organizational growth. His proven track record in maximizing donor support through philanthropic initiatives, cause-related marketing, and advocacy demonstrates his effectiveness in fundraising and partnership development.
Leadership in Sales Team Motivation
Doug Montgomery is skilled in segment pioneering and motivating sales teams to achieve organizational goals. He works cross-functionally to identify lightly restricted fundable opportunities and utilizes organizational assets for effective presentations. His leadership style fosters collaboration and drives results within the teams he manages.