Everett Poisson is a highly experienced and dedicated fundraising professional with a proven track record of helping donors and philanthropic organizations achieve their charitable goals.
With deep expertise in strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and nonprofit development, Everett has successfully guided individuals and organizations in advancing their goals and maximizing their impact. Everett has helped facilitate transformative gifts that align donor passions with meaningful causes, ensuring long-term success for both donors and the organizations they support.
Committed to excellence and results-driven solutions, Everett brings a wealth of knowledge and a hands-on approach to every partnership. Whether advising on campaigns, major gifts, program assessment, operational guidance, case development, staff training, and more, Everett is known for crafting tailored strategies that yield measurable outcomes. By fostering strong relationships and leveraging industry best practices, Everett has helped numerous organizations expand their reach and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
“I am thrilled to be a part of Jim Langley’s esteemed fundraising consulting team at Langley Innovations. Jim is a visionary leader in the philanthropic sector, and his dedication to the organizations he serves, coupled with extensive behavioral research and donor-centered fundraising, aligns perfectly with my own values and approach.”
Everett has over twenty-two years of fundraising experience and over eleven years in senior leadership roles – including roles with WGBH-Boston, Harvard Business School, Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College (Associate Dean of Development), Clayton Christensen Institute (Vice President of Development), and Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center (Vice President of Development).
Everett holds a BA from the University of New Hampshire and an MA from Dartmouth College. He resides in Hanover, NH and enjoys family trips, reading, and running.
Everett’s areas of expertise include:
Capital campaigns
Major and principal giving strategy and training
Program assessment
Operational guidance
Feasibility studies
Case development