As a Senior Vice President with Ketchum, Steve Higgins offers clients a wealth of experience in the areas of development, executive leadership, and strategic planning. Steve is currently leading the service team for Rumson Country Day School in Rumson, New Jersey; Palmer Trinity School in Miami, Florida; Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the Hill House Association in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining Ketchum, Steve was the Director of Community Relations at Saint Edward's School in Vero Beach, Florida. Steve also spent five years with the Pittsburgh Technology Council where as the Senior Vice President of Membership Services & Development, he was responsible for growing the organization into the nation�s largest regional technology association with over 1800 corporate members. In addition to his 11 years of non-profit experience, Steve also has 10 years of experience in sales and sales management.

In addition to his fundraising and sales background, Steve began his career as a teacher, coach, dormitory supervisor and Assistant Director of Admission at The Gow School in South Wales, New York. He also spent his summers working for a YMCA Camp and Boys & Girls Club over a six year period.

A frequent speaker at various fundraising conferences, Steve is a member of the Board of Deacons at the Community Church of Vero Beach and the Indian River County's Association of Fundraising Professionals. Steve also serves on the Industry Advisory Council for CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education).

A native of Pittsburgh, Steve has always been well aware of Ketchum's presence in the fundraising industry and enjoys being a part of such a well respected industry leader. Currently, Steve resides in Vero Beach, Florida with his wife Char, daughter Lottie and son Drew.