C. F. Callihan II is a passionate fundraising leader and motivator with over a decade of experience driving exceptional results in both annual fund and special project campaigns, having successfully raised over $15 million. Recognized for his strategic acumen and personalized approach, Callihan has developed and executed transformative long-term growth plans for organizations and major donors alike. 

Callihan's career is marked by leadership and volunteer roles at a wide array of nonprofit organizations, including Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, Lexington History Museum, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Music Academy of the West, University of Louisville, Seven Counties Services, Centerstone, Park Center, Andrew Jackson Foundation, Nashville Public Library, Walk Bike Nashville, Sarabande Books, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Nashville. 

His passion for philanthropy extends beyond professional work, as he co-founded [give] 502, a young professionals' giving circle in Louisville, Kentucky, which raised $100,000 to support nonprofits through competitive grant awards. He volunteers his time with Indiana Unievrsity’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Alumni Board, the University of Kentucky Office of LGBT Resources and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Nashville Chapter. His unwavering commitment to community impact, coupled with his ability to cultivate strong donor relationships, has made him a trusted advisor and leader in the nonprofit sector.

C.F. loves travel, having visited 49 states in one year. If he’s not in the air, he’s spending his time in Nashville, enjoying long walks through Shelby Bottoms Park, reading avidly and spending time his with beloved border terrier, Rigby.