Nonprofit Leadership

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Tal Beery is a New York-based development and strategic planning consultant with 15 years of experience serving arts, environmental, and social service nonprofits.

In his most recent role as Chief Development Officer and Interim Co-Executive Director at Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre (Sullivan County, NY), Tal oversaw a diverse staff of 22 and a remarkable 300% budget increase within three years, reaching $1.4 million by developing new income streams, expanding the donor base, and securing substantial grant revenue. Tal also facilitated a comprehensive strategic planning process involving 250+ stakeholders and community leaders, resulting in a robust operational 3-year plan that positioned the organization for sustained success. Under his leadership, the organization launched multiple programs addressing critical issues such as youth mental health, racial justice, Indigenous rights, and senior services, winning substantial grants from the NEA, NYSCA, and other private and public funders.

As a partner at a grants consulting firm from 2017-2019, Tal managed 60 projects for 20 NYC-based arts, education, and social service nonprofits. His efforts secured over $20 million in funding for initiatives spanning refugee aid, Head Start, food justice, mental health services, senior housing, and teen workplace readiness. Notable clients included Friends of the Children New York, Teens for Food Justice, JCCA, Hamilton Madison House, and WHEDco, with funding agencies ranging from private foundations to the US Department of Health and Human Services.

In addition to his consultancy work, Tal is a multifaceted artist, curator, and writer. His collaborative and solo works have been exhibited in major museums, including the Whitney Museum and the Brooklyn Museum.