Beth Parsons

Professional Focus

• Experience in executive search along with nearly 20 years in the education and non-profit sectors
• Specialized expertise in secondary and higher education, charitable and cultural institutions and foundations
• Track record of successful placements in annual, major, and planned giving; corporate and foundation relations; and alumni engagement, as well as cross-functional positions across organizational levels
• In-depth understanding of education and non-profit leadership competencies as well as functional areas such as fundraising, outreach, program management, operations, partnerships, and governance

Business Expertise

• Search Director at a global executive search and talent management firm specializing in the non-profit sector
• Director, Museums & Educational Outreach at Phillips Academy, Andover; promoted from Associate Director, Museums & Educational Outreach
• Senior Associate Director, Boston College Fund at Boston College; promoted from Associate Director
• Assistant Director of Development at Tufts University
• Director of Fundraising at United Ways of New England (UWONE), Boston; promoted from Associate Director of Fundraising

Sector Expertise

• Social Impact
• Education
• Not-for-Profit
• Cultural Institutions

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human development from Boston College; minor in human resources management, specialization in organizational behavior
• Certificate of Completion - Discipline of Frontline Fundraising, Plus Delta Partners

Affiliations & Awards

• Mentoring Chair, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
• Co-Chair, New Advancement Professionals Track, CASE
• Member, Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB)