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Garrett Dolan

Philanthropy And Corporate Social Responsibility
Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven record of results, excelling in philanthropic fund management, social sustainability, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for driving transformational change and impactful program development.




Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Community Investment & Human Resources

Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
01.2017 - 06.2025
  • Led a team focused on removing the social barriers to employment for manufacturing workers.
  • Established and managed a portfolio of programs in housing, childcare, immigration and literacy that served over 10,000 people.
  • Led company philanthropic investments.
  • Improved retention and attraction rates, reduced OPEX, and stabilized thousands of workers.

Social Investment/Social Performance Lead

Shell
Rochester, NY
07.2012 - 04.2016
  • Oversaw all aspects of a multi-million dollar strategic social investment program for multiple US-based businesses including (strategy, governance, portfolio management, outcome frameworks, and budgeting.)
  • Social performance "global technical authority". Subject matter expert on social impact assessments, stakeholder engagement and social investment.

Director, Corporate Relations (and Other Roles)

Rice University
Houston, Texas
03.2006 - 07.2012
  • Oversaw the development of corporate relationships including fundraising, grants management, research partnerships, and recruiting.
  • Raised an estimated $7.5 million in donations.
  • Served as Executive Director of the International Education Consortium with $20 MM budget.
  • Director, Severe Storm Prediction Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center where I developed and managed projects that examined the interrelationship of sustainable development to severe storms and disaster management.

Director, South Campus Research Initiative

MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
03.2005 - 03.2006
  • Coordinate the prospecting, solicitation and stewardship efforts of high net worth individuals raising $100M in record time.

Sr. Vice President

Greater Houston Partnership
Houston, TX
03.2003 - 03.2005
  • Secured approval from a board of 130 CEOs on 11 policy proposals.
  • Led fundraising efforts for research projects.

Sr. Market Development Specialist

NY State Department Economic Development
Rochester, NY
02.1990 - 03.1996
  • Oversaw a multi-million dollar portfolio of over 100 grant projects.
  • Established 3 new businesses and reduced OPEX for dozens.

Education

Ph.D. - Sustainability

Syracuse University
Syracuse, United States
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Resource Mgmt. And Administration

Antioch/New England
Keene, United States
05.2001 -

Skills

Strategic thinking

Sustainable practices

Philanthropic fund management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Problem-solving

Systems thinking

Change management

Certification

Sustainability Professional Certificate

Awards

Team Recipient for the following awards:

  • Presidential (Clinton) Award for Sustainability
  • National Immigration Forum's Keepers of the American Dream
  • Best Place for Working Parents for onsite childcare programs

Timeline

Community Investment & Human Resources

Tyson Foods
01.2017 - 06.2025

Sustainable Facilities Professinal

11-2012

Social Investment/Social Performance Lead

Shell
07.2012 - 04.2016

Sustainability Professional Certificate

01-2012

Director, Corporate Relations (and Other Roles)

Rice University
03.2006 - 07.2012

Director, South Campus Research Initiative

MD Anderson Cancer Center
03.2005 - 03.2006

Sr. Vice President

Greater Houston Partnership
03.2003 - 03.2005

Ph.D. - Sustainability

Syracuse University
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Resource Mgmt. And Administration

Antioch/New England
05.2001 -

Sr. Market Development Specialist

NY State Department Economic Development
02.1990 - 03.1996

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