Keith Johnson, J.D.

Keith Johnson, J.D., is a seasoned university advancement executive, philanthropic consultant, attorney, and sales professional with over 18 years of experience in planned, major, and principal gift fundraising for top-tier higher education institutions.

He has a proven track record of successfully raising millions in endowment dollars for renowned universities like Stanford University, Loyola University Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, and DePaul University.

Keith excels in relational leadership, constituent engagement, campaign management, strategic alliances, and philanthropic facilitation, with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted advisor relationships with donors, clients, and prospects.

His areas of expertise include alumni donor engagement, new business development, dean's advisory council board development, C-level executive relationship building, data-driven fundraising forecasting, portfolio pipeline growth, and results-oriented philanthropic initiatives.

Keith Johnson is Sales Methodology trained, adept in TAS, SWOT, Consultative, and Challenger sales techniques, and known for his high-energy, dynamic, and compelling storytelling approach to donor engagement and fundraising.

Educationally, Keith holds a B.A. in History and Philosophy from DePauw University, a J.D. in Law from Valparaiso University, and has studied History and Philosophy at the University of Essex.

Throughout his career, Keith has held key positions such as Director of Development at Loyola University Chicago, Director of Business Development at Consilio LLC and Complete Discovery Source, Inc., Regional Sales Manager at Epiq, Director of Development at Stanford Law School, Regional Director of Development at Stanford University, among other significant roles at prestigious institutions.

Keith Johnson's professional background also includes roles like Director of Planned and Major Gifts at Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, Capital Campaign Director at Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Associate Director of Planned and Major Gifts at Illinois Institute of Technology, Senior Sales Account Manager at CA Technologies and Innovative Systems Group, and Associate Director for External Relations at DePaul University.