Ryan Strode

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Environment Program Director at Crown Family Philanthropies

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Ryan Strode is the Environment Program Director at Crown Family Philanthropies, where he leads grantmaking for water, land, and climate issues, particularly in the Great Lakes region. His career is focused on climate equity and environmental justice, shaped by roles at The Builders Initiative and Arabella Advisors. He earned his MA from the University of Chicago.

Based in Chicago with his family, Ryans passion for conservation started during his childhood near the Indiana Dunes. He is dedicated to connecting funders with grassroots environmental organizations and supporting community-led solutions to drive meaningful local impact.

His lifelong commitment to environmental work was sparked by growing up near the Indiana Dunes.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

Value Seeker

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.

Topics They Care About

Environmental Justice
Focuses on the disproportionate impact of fossil fuels and climate disasters on low-income and BIPOC communities, a core part of his philanthropic work.
Climate Philanthropy
Specializes in advising donors and investors on developing and implementing strategies to achieve significant community impact on climate-related issues.
Great Lakes Conservation
His current role at Crown Family Philanthropies centers on leading grantmaking strategies to protect the water, land, and climate of the Great Lakes region.

Media Appearances

Ryan has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Environment Program Director at Crown Family Philanthropies
12-2021 - 7-2024
Senior Program Officer, Climate Equity at The Builders Initiative
4-2020 - 1-2024
Board Member at WEPOWER
9-2018 - 12-2021
Program Director, Philanthropy at Franciscan Sisters of Mary
6-2017 - 9-2018
Senior Director at Arabella Advisors

Education

2008 - 2009
MA from University of Chicago
2004 - 2008
BA from Purdue University

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Exp : 15 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Environment Program Director at Crown Family Philanthropies
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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Ryan

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