Paul Allen

Paul Alexander Allen is currently an Executive Consultant with Bridge Philanthropic Consulting. With over two decades of experience in the nonprofit and fundraising sectors, he has led high-performing development teams at both local and national levels, including roles with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the Paley Center for Media, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Paul offers extensive expertise in stakeholder engagement, board development, and strategic advising across domestic and international initiatives. He has a proven track record in executing comprehensive fundraising campaigns encompassing sponsorships, institutional grants, individual giving, and special events. Notably, as the inaugural Executive Director of the Chelsea Piers Foundation, Paul spearheaded its development efforts, achieving exceptional early success and laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability.