Areas of Expertise
Fundraising Strategy and Implementation, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Comprehensive Development
“He puts his clients first; he can push when needed, wait when asked, and he can get to “yes” in the most timely and low-key manner. He is a pleasure to work with.”
— Bobbie Kilberg, President and CEO, Northern Virginia Technology Council
Steve Longley | Partner Consultant
Experience
Fortunate to have evolved over twenty years in local nonprofit development, Steve is continually shaped and forged by nonprofit clients whose missions are larger than life. At the Greater Washington Board of Trade and Junior Achievement of Greater Washington – led by visionary CEOs and tirelessly dedicated boards – Steve has secured corporate partnerships, capital campaigns, board expansions and major gifts through strategic long-term relationship development. His skill set in blending need with opportunity has helped strengthen several companies and organizations in Greater Washington.
Education & Certification
B. Music Theory, University of North Texas
MBA, The George Washington University
Certification, Northwestern University Online Specialization in Social Media Marketing
Community Service
Steve is an energetic and committed community volunteer, having served on the Potomac Chamber of Commerce, as Board Chair of The Barnesville School, member of the St. Andrews Annual Fund Committee, founding Chair of the National String Symphonia and as a member of the Board for the Kentlands Citizens Assembly.
Get to know me
Steve is most proud of his family: wife Lynn, daughters Stephanie, Katie and Perri, and son Kevin, his three grandkids and the family dogs. He is a licensed realtor in Montgomery County and DC. In his free time, Steve composes music, plays classical and jazz guitar, loves reading non-fiction and co-hosts the Kentlands Wine Club.
Favorite Quote
“You always get the investors you deserve” – Warren Buffett