Hire Heroes USA Announces James Gillen as Chief Development Officer
Atlanta, GA – Hire Heroes USA, a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing career services to U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses, is excited to welcome James Gillen, CFRE, as its new Chief Development Officer. James brings decades of expertise in fundraising, marketing, and strategic leadership, with a deep commitment to supporting veterans.
“I’m privileged to join Hire Heroes USA and help further its mission to support military families,” said James Gillen, CDO of Hire Heroes USA. “I’m eager to build on the excellent work already being done to expand our reach, ensuring veterans and military spouses have the resources they need to thrive in their post-service lives.”
A U.S. Army veteran, James most recently served as the Chief Development & Marketing Officer at The Mission Continues, where he spearheaded revenue development, brand strategy, corporate partnerships, and national campaigns to support veteran-focused initiatives. His career also includes serving as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at United Way Suncoast, where he increased the organization’s visibility, and founding Slate Media, a national media and public relations firm. James’s diverse experience working with Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits will be instrumental in expanding Hire Heroes USA’s impact.
“We’re excited to have James join Hire Heroes USA at such an important time in our growth,” said Ross Dickman, CEO of Hire Heroes USA. “His dedication to veteran advocacy and strong leadership will help us better connect our mission and the impactful stories of our clients with partners, supporters, and anyone passionate about advancing economic opportunities for veterans and military spouses.”
James holds an MBA from the University of South Florida and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Harvard University. He is also a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and serves on the boards of PLATO (Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization) and 360Eats, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity and sustainability.
James’s leadership will focus on cultivating and deepening relationships with corporate partners, foundations, and individual donors to sustain Hire Heroes USA’s long-term growth. He is excited to engage with the veteran community and collaborate with supporters to ensure veterans and military spouses have the resources they need to succeed in their civilian careers.
Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization that empowers U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Hire Heroes USA offers individualized career coaching, professionally written resumes, mentoring, workshops, a job board, career fairs, and more to thousands of job-seeking veterans and military spouses annually. Since Hire Heroes USA’s founding, more than 100,000 Hire Heroes USA clients have found success in their job search. Hire Heroes USA prioritizes transparency, earning a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the GuideStar Platinum Seal. Funded exclusively through public donations and federal and private grants, we provide our services at no cost to clients. For more information about our organization, visit hireheroesusa.org.
