Susan Holmes is a seasoned nonprofit executive with more than twenty years of experience leading mission-driven organizations through strategic growth, transformational fundraising, and measurable community impact. She currently serves as Chief Development Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, the oldest and largest Boys & Girls Club organization in Texas. In partnership with the CEO and Board of Directors, she is leading the organization’s long-range strategic plan and comprehensive campaign in advance of its 100th Anniversary, while overseeing government relations at the local, state, and federal levels and advancing capital expansion and emerging market initiatives.

Previously, Susan held executive leadership roles at the University of North Texas, working in the Office of the President to expand corporate and government partnerships, grow philanthropic investment, and strengthen the university’s Tier One research enterprise. She played a key leadership role in the expansion and opening of UNT’s Frisco campus, serving as liaison to city leadership, corporate partners, and regional stakeholders.

As Chief Advancement Officer at Greenhill School, she led development, alumni relations, and communications, raising $1.8 million annually and helping guide a $60 million capital campaign. Earlier, as Executive Director of the Dallas division of the American Heart Association, she managed a $10 million operation and led one of the organization’s top-performing divisions nationally.

Recognized with the Rome Betts Executive Director of the Year Award, Susan is known for building high-performing teams, cultivating trusted relationships across corporate, civic, and philanthropic sectors, and leading with integrity, service, and faith-driven purpose. Deeply engaged in the North Texas community, she actively serves on regional boards and initiatives focused on economic development, education, and strengthening families.