Heather Barrow
About Heather Barrow
Heather Barrow is a Business Development Manager at London Computer Systems, with a background in nonprofit management and corporate relations. She has successfully secured grants and sponsorships for Habitat for Humanity and has experience in project management and recruitment.
Work at London Computer Systems
Heather Barrow serves as the Business Development Manager at London Computer Systems, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she focuses on developing strategies to enhance business growth and foster relationships with clients. Her responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and managing client accounts to ensure satisfaction and retention. Heather's experience in business development is instrumental in driving the company's objectives forward.
Education and Expertise
Heather Barrow studied at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she focused on Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, earning a certification in Nonprofit Management from 2013 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Cincinnati, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with skills relevant to both business development and nonprofit management.
Background in Nonprofit Sector
Heather Barrow has significant experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati. As the Corporate Relations Coordinator from 2016 to 2019, she secured first-time grants and implemented a new sponsorship level that raised $31,000 in the first 90 days. Her role involved managing corporate partnerships and marketing Cause Marketing events, contributing to the organization's fundraising efforts.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Heather worked at EXPANSIVE as an Operations + Portfolio Project Manager from 2020 to 2022. In this position, she managed various projects related to storage operations. Additionally, she worked as a Recruiter for Health Carousel Travel Network in 2020, where she focused on recruitment efforts in Cincinnati, Ohio. These roles provided her with diverse skills in operations and recruitment.
Achievements in Fundraising
During her tenure at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, Heather Barrow achieved notable fundraising successes. She sold the largest sponsorship level for a Habitat for Humanity event on record in 2019. Her efforts in securing grants and managing the Raisers Edge database helped ensure accurate records and effective marketing of fundraising events.