Renee S. Gordon brings exceptional leadership in nonprofit management and development to the Sports Conflict Institute as Senior Advisor, combining strategic fundraising expertise with deep knowledge of sports marketing and organizational transformation. Currently serving as Chief Advancement Officer for the United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest, she leads comprehensive development strategies across four states while managing a team that supports over 1.3 million tennis players and 40,000+ RecTennis participants. Her unique blend of corporate sales experience, higher education fundraising success, and sports industry expertise positions her as a trusted advisor for organizations navigating complex stakeholder relationships and resource development challenges.

With over 20 years of progressive leadership experience, Ms. Gordon has demonstrated extraordinary success in fundraising, having secured over $30 million in pledged commitments during her tenure at the University of Oregon, including closing a $2.65 million corporate gift in just four months. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of development activities—from individual major gifts and corporate sponsorships to grant writing and special events. As a relationship builder and strategic problem solver, she has transformed development operations through innovative approaches to donor cultivation, team building, and change management. Her work in sports extends beyond fundraising to include negotiation training, crisis management, and board development, making her an invaluable resource for sports organizations seeking sustainable growth.

Ms. Gordon’s commitment to sports and community extends to her personal life as an accomplished competitive distance runner with a 2:52 marathon personal best. She holds a Master of Non-Profit Management from the University of Oregon (2020) and a BSBA in Marketing and Economics from the University of Delaware (2002). Her board service includes the Friends of Hendricks Park and former positions with the Oregon Track Club, while her volunteer work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention demonstrates her dedication to community wellbeing. At SCI, she leverages this comprehensive background to advise on development strategies, stakeholder engagement, and organizational capacity building.