Mark Keramidas Mark proved himself to be a leader with the integrity, knowledge and vision necessary to guide our YMCA through the many challenges of a capital campaign.  Ultimately, we were able to secure in excess of $8 million in campaign pledges, making this by far the most successful campaign in our YMCA’s history and one of the most successful campaigns in our community’s history.  I would like to encourage others who are considering utilizing a consultant for their upcoming capital campaign to contact Mark.”   Bob Talbott President, Holrob Investments, LLC Campaign Chair The YMCA of Metropolitan Knoxville Capital Campaign   Mark R. Keramidas Mark has established an outstanding reputation as one of the most highly respected consulting professionals serving the development needs of YMCA's throughout the Southeast.  Since beginning his fundraising career in 1997, the organizations he has worked with have secured in excess of $50 million in capital contributions from the communities they serve.  His ability to accurately assess an organization’s level of campaign preparation, develop a detailed strategic plan and oversee the implementation of a successful capital campaign has proven to be invaluable.   Mark began developing his professional skills in Florida’s real estate industry during 1982.  By 1987 he held the position of Vice President with Brauvin Real Estate Funds, a Chicago based real estate investment and management firm.  There he developed and implemented the leasing plan for their $100 million portfolio of shopping centers located throughout the Sunbelt and Midwest.  His ability to achieve results was quickly recognized, as he was selected to be a member of a newly formed team of financial wholesalers who secured in excess of $75 million for investment into Brauvin's growing portfolio of commercial properties.   During 1992 Mark set his sights on the financial services industry.  With the same sense of dedication and determination, he quickly rose through the ranks of financial advisors.  By 1996 he was the top producer nationally for The Laughlin Group at SunTrust bank in Atlanta, GA.  Mark not only gained recognition for his leadership in sales, he was highly respected for his commitment and dedication to ensuring the needs of his clients were his top priority.      Mark resides in Roswell, Georgia with his wife Kathy and two sons, Robert and Michael.  He is a member of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, a past member of the Georgia Planned Giving Council and has served as a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, and Mount Pisgah Christian School.   Mark received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida.    Mark’s years of service to the nonprofit community have afforded him the opportunity to provide counsel to many mission driven organizations.  The following is a growing list of the associations, schools and foundations he has served.  To review a more detailed description of any of the following projects, please "click" on the project name listed below.   Danville Family YMCA Bedford Area Family YMCA Rockbridge Area YMCA YMCA of Tuscaloosa County Joplin Humane Society Beaumont Metropolitan YMCA Staunton-Augusta Family YMCA The Rocky Mount Family YMCA The Central Park School for Children Foundation The Clinton Family YMCA The YMCA of Metropolitan Knoxville The Great Miami Valley YMCA The YMCA of Roanoke Valley Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA The Rock Hill Area YMCA Pulaski Family YMCA The YMCA of Greensboro Clinton County Family YMCA The YMCA of the Upper Main Line The YMCA of Greater Spartanburg Anderson Area YMCA Countryside YMCA YMCA of Durham The Warren County Humane Association The Montessori School of Covington The Georgia Veterinary Medical Association Foundation       Consultant Profile