John E. Donahue has a deep passion for education and planet sustainability, which has driven his extensive career in both fundraising and sales leadership. His commitment to fostering educational growth and environmental stewardship is evident in his work at Hebron Academy, where he served on the Advisory Council for over a decade. During his tenure, John led various Projects and Programs which also included friend-raising and fundraising initiatives that significantly increased alumni participation and contributions, including securing the school’s single largest alumni donation. His efforts were crucial in advancing the school’s mission, particularly during its bicentennial celebrations and in establishing the Senior Dinner and Alumni career day programs.

Building on his success in education and development, John is now stepping into the role of Associate Director at Project Green Schools, where he will focus on advancing the organization’s mission to cultivate the next generation of environmental leaders. His role will involve operations, development, and program management, aligning perfectly with his commitment to sustainability and education.

John’s career also includes substantial experience in sales and leadership across the technology and construction industries. As Senior Regional Vice President of Sales for the East & Canada at PlanGrid, he was instrumental in transitioning the company to a scalable B2B enterprise software provider, leading a team that generated over $40 million in revenue. His leadership contributed to PlanGrid’s successful acquisition by Autodesk for $900 million.

At Oracle, John served as Group Sales Director for HCM, where he managed a team of 40 people responsible for over $100 million in revenue. He played a key role in redefining Oracle’s go-to-market strategy for Human Capital Management, guiding the company’s transition to a SaaS-based model.

Throughout his career, John has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead teams, drive revenue growth, and develop strategic initiatives, all while maintaining a strong commitment to education and sustainability. His new role at Project Green Schools represents the perfect convergence of his professional expertise and personal passions.