Aron Johnson

Master Relationship Builder. Expert in fostering meaningful connections and driving collaboration for business success.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

About

A seasoned relationship manager with experience connecting like minded businesses and individuals with organizations they want to partner with. Skilled in all aspects of Nonprofit Organizations including Campaigns/Fundraising, Relationship Building and Strategic Planning. Proven to drive profitability through strategic growth and new account development.

Experience

  • International Development Director at Duke University
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • The Mom Project (Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States · Remote)
    • Senior Account Executive
      Dec 2022 - Sep 2023 · 10 mos

      Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and revenue. Negotiated contracts and new deals to increase sales by 15%. Managed a portfolio of enterprise clients while acquiring new clients.

    • Strategic Account Manager
      Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 · 9 mos

      Managed all upsell and cross-selling to current enterprise clients. Analyzed customer needs and develop tailored solutions to meet those needs. Negotiated new contracts with enterprise clients, resulting in 25% increase in revenue.

  • Director of Development, Neurosciences at UNC Health Foundation
    Jan 2017 - Apr 2022 · 5 yrs 4 mos

    Raised over 12M in gifts and pledges for Neurosciences.

  • Director of Development, College of Arts and Sciences at University of North Carolina Wilmington
    Dec 2007 - Jan 2017 · 9 yrs 2 mos

    Raised $10.5M+ in gifts and pledges while managing a portfolio of 150+ prospects.

  • Major Gifts Officer at New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation
    Mar 2007 - Nov 2007 · 9 mos

    Helped secure $100,000+, through sponsorships and capital gifts.