About Us

C.F. Callihan

Consultant

C. F. Callihan is a seasoned fundraising professional and Consultant with over decade of extensive industry expertise, leaving an innovative mark on the organizations he has served. He has raised over $15,000,000 in annual fund and special project campaigns. Throughout his career, C.F .has collaborated with numerous nonprofit CEOs, providing hands-on coaching to navigate the intricacies of successful fundraising. His expertise extends to supporting a wide range of board leadership needs and strategic coaching, bringing forth a data-driven and best-practice approach to day-to-day fundraising operations.

Renowned for his strategic and creative prowess, C.F. has formulated impactful long-term plans for organizational and major donor growth strategies. He has spearheaded the redesign of membership and donor giving programs, pioneering initiatives such as the 1984 Society and 365 Club, resulting in a substantial 30% increase in individual giving. Notably, C.F.’s dedication to community service is reflected in the founding of [give] 502, a young professional giving circle in Louisville, Kentucky, which raised $100,000 and awarded competitive grants to five local charitable organizations.

Sustainability is a cornerstone of CF’s approach, exemplified by the introduction of stewardship plans that ensure prolonged donor engagement. Campaigns under his direction have consistently achieved stellar outcomes – for instance, Mental Health Month at Centerstone in Nashville, Tennessee, witnessed a 100% surge in subscribers and raised thousands in new donations.

Throughout his career, he has served numerous nonprofits including Blennerhasset Island Historical State Park, Lexington History Museum, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc, Music Academy of the West, University of Louisville, Seven Counties Services, Inc., Centerstone, Park Center, Andrew Jackson Foundation, Nashville Public Library, Walk Bike Nashville, Sarabande Books and Museum of Contemporary Art Nashville.

C.F. loves travel, having visited 49 states in one year. If he’s not in the air, he’s spending his time in Nashville, enjoying long walks through Shelby Bottoms Park, reading avidly and spending time his beloved Border Terrier, Rigby.