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Catherine Bradley

Catherine Bradley

Consultant Self-employed

Cathy Bradley is a long-time sports philanthropy executive, with more than 25 years of experience in corporate giving, nonprofit management, and fundraising. She is currently a social impact consultant in the corporate and nonprofit sectors.

From 2000-2019, Cathy served as the executive director of Baseball Tomorrow Fund, building a $10 million joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association into a respected, $40 million industry resource. In her role, she managed the entire grant making process, traveling extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally to advise nonprofits, government agencies, and schools on program and capital projects to increase youth baseball and softball participation.

Most recently, as the Vice President of Development & Philanthropy from 2022-2024, Cathy influenced and executed the fundraising strategy of New York Road Runners, the nonprofit that operates the TCS New York City Marathon and promotes health and wellness in New York City.

In her free time, Cathy serves in Board leadership positions for the Historic House Trust of New York City and the Lewis Latimer House Museum in Queens. She is also an advisor to international nonprofit, PlayGlobal!; an active member of the Women In Sports and Events (WISE); and a fellow of the US/Japan Leadership Program.

Cathy was raised in Macomb, Illinois and is a graduate of the University of Missouri, earning a BS in Business Administration. She resides in Forest Hills, New York.

Currently Teaching

Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy

Examine the philosophy that motivates corporate and foundation giving, reviewing past and current trends and priorities.