Executive in Residence Program

Attain Partners is proud to bring the best minds in the business to our clients. Our Executive in Residence program is designed to complement the extensive strategy and technology expertise of the Attain Partners Team with tried and tested insights from industry experts.

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Jason Belland, Higher Education Executive in Residence

Jason Belland serves as Higher Education Executive in Residence for Attain Partners.

Mr. Belland is an experienced leader known for his work leveraging cutting-edge technologies to support student success at both public and private higher education institutions. As the first higher education product manager for Salesforce, he ascended to Vice President of Go-To-Market for Education Cloud during his eight-year tenure, leading teams to create solutions that would empower colleges and universities to engage, retain, and support every learner over the course of a lifetime of learning.

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Sterrin Bird, Nonprofit Executive in Residence

The inaugural member of the program, Sterrin Bird serves as Nonprofit Executive in Residence for Attain Partners.

A global fundraising leader with a proven track record, Sterrin is a transformative figure in the nonprofit community, universally recognized for her nearly three decades of exceptional dedication to philanthropy. Her expertise spans the future of fundraising, building robust teams, and mastering the art of relational fundraising. With a keen focus on breaking down silos and fostering human-centered change, Sterrin excels in leveraging technology in support of mission outcomes and is an advocate for utilizing AI for fundraising innovation.

We Are For Good Podcast featuring Sterrin Bird and Kristi Phillips

Hear from Sterrin Bird and Kristi Phillips in an exclusive interview with We Are For Good Podcast co-host Becky Endicott.

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Work With Us

Ready to attain transformational results? We will work with you to understand your organization’s unique needs and deliver tailored solutions that help achieve your mission. Contact us to discuss how we can help.