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Brandon Parkes

Investor

Partner | Camelback Fellowship at Camelback Ventures

New York City

Writes $200K – $500K checks · typically $350K

About

Founder of Parkes Philanthropy, an award-winning fundraising and strategy firm supporting nonprofits and social impact organizations. Previously led strategic partnerships at Gaingels, a VC syndicate focused on diverse founders, and held leadership roles in corporate social responsibility.

Experience

  1. Parkes PhilanthropyFounder and CEOcurrent2020 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  2. Camelback VenturesPartnercurrent2026 — present
  3. GaingelsAdvisorcurrent2026 — present
  4. GaingelsHead of Corporate Board Diversity Programcurrent2021 — present
  5. GaingelsBoard Diversity Program Leadcurrent2020 — presentNew York, New York, United States
  6. StartingBlocSocial Innovation Fellowcurrent2016 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
  7. The Black Wall Street Digital AppAdvisor2022 — 2024
  8. Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC.Executive Consultant2019 — 2021New York, NY
  9. CariClubNonprofit Engagement Manager2018 — 2019New York, NY
  10. Right To PlayFinance and Partnerships Manager2016 — 2018New York, NY
  11. SocialGiveFounder2016 — 2018New York, NY
  12. Net Impact NYCConsultant, Project Lead2017New York, NY
  13. Morgan StanleyCommunity Affairs Project Consultant (contract)2016New York, NY
  14. Right To PlayDevelopment Associate, Finance2014 — 2016New York, New York
  15. ToyotaCorporate Philanthropy Intern2013New York, New York
  16. Aqua Techniques Ltd. (Cooler Experts)Sustainability Intern2012Hicksville, NY

Education

  1. Binghamton UniversityPsychology2010 — 2014
  2. Half Hollow Hills West High SchoolHigh School Diploma2009 — 2010
  3. Brookfield Public High School2006 — 2009

Skills & more

Fundraising33Market Research17SEO13Event Planning23Social Media27Editing13Digital Media8Non-profit Program Development7Digital Marketing3Psychology2Corporate Communications4Community Outreach6
+12 moreCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipPublic SpeakingHTMLCSSSocial media (campaigns, trends, business niches, twitter/facebook finesse)WordPressSalesforce.comMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPowerPoint

From Brandon's professional profile.

Colleagues at Camelback Ventures

Aaron Walker
Steward at Gratitude Railroad
Alex Duhon
Vice President | Finance & Operations at Camelback Ventures
Dr. Callie Womble Edwards
Researcher in Residence at Camelback Ventures
Ebony Archie
Manager | Digital Marketing & Communications at Camelback Ventures
Elaine Atherton
Chief Programs Officer at Camelback Ventures
Enovia Bedford
Director of Programs at Camelback Ventures
Errika Moore
Chief External Affairs Officer at Camelback Ventures
Hannah Reed
Special Projects at Camelback Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Brandon Parkes work?
Brandon Parkes is Partner | Camelback Fellowship at Camelback Ventures.
What check size does Brandon Parkes write?
Brandon Parkes typically writes checks of $200K – $500K.

Same school

Also attended Binghamton University64

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Shared employers

Also worked at Right To Play2

Paloma TonacoChief People Officer at Purpose InvestmentsJasmine CumberlandBoard Member at Women's Equity Lab

Also worked at Toyota19

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