Don Stirling, Vice President & Chief Development Officer

 Don Stirling brings 25 years of client management and development experience to Operation Kids.

He began his career at the National Basketball Association where he participated in the launch of the NBA Stay in School campaign.

Stirling gained extensive nonprofit experience at Children’s Miracle Network, the Massachusetts Sports & Film Partnership, and the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, where he served as managing director of marketing. Stirling helped generate more than $860 million in sponsorship revenue and $40 million in donor revenue, assisting in the funding of the Games’ education, culture, environment and youth fitness initiatives.

Most recently, Stirling provided fundraising services for national and statewide political organizations, including the 2008 Romney for President Campaign.