Brad Patterson

Brad Patterson is an Executive Vice President based out of CCS Fundraising’s Central United States offices, serving Catholic, diocesan clients across the United States and Canada. In partnership with CCS Principal and Managing Directors, Brad leads the design and day-to-day management of all CCS staff assigned to our diocesan projects. He has dedicated his career to studying, innovating and side-by-side partnership in support of Catholic, diocesan initiatives. With over 25 years of experience, Brad has been at the forefront of this sector, bringing the best practices from across the country to each client partnership.

Brad has designed and managed fundraising campaigns that have raised more than $2 billion in support of local parishes and diocesan ministries for client partners. He is a thought leader in the religious sector and a mentor to hundreds of current and former CCS employees.

With an expertise in the management of large, volunteer led, multi-organizational campaigns, Brad is a strategist, educator, partner, mentor, and storyteller. He partners with organizations to help turn their vision into reality. Brad leads our partnership with ICSC, support for ICSC regional gatherings in the Central United States, our partnership with a CCS led Diocesan Advisory Council, our partnership with #IGiveCatholic and our internal Catholic Service Team.

Brad resides in Austin, Texas, where he has partnered with the Diocese of Austin to lead their first two diocesan campaigns over the past 18 years. He is a proud graduate of Indiana University and enjoys hiking, exercise, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.