Gary Bernstein

Education

MS in Sport Administration from University of North Texas in Denton, Texas 

BS in Health, Physical Education & Recreation from Slippery Rock University 

Research Interests

• Nonprofit Governance
• Sports Fundraising
• Sports Marketing 

Publications

Bernstein, G. (2016). Nonprofit Recreation and Sports Organizations: Principles and Practices in Leadership and Management. Sentia Publishing.

Bernstein, G. (2015). The Principles of Sport Marketing. Sagamore Publishing.

Selected articles published in Community Rec Magazine (Louisville, KY) www.communityrecmag.com

• 2024. Why Staying Active after 65 is Vital for Health and Well-Being
• 2024. The Power of Service
• 2024. Defining Great Fundraising
• 2023. The Power of Hope: Embracing Resilience, Inspiring Change
• 2023. Beyond the Book: The Value of Service-Learning
• 2023. Fostering Community Engagement with Universities
• 2023. Charitable Giving and Donor Relationships
• 2023. Strategies for the Pursuit of Government Grants
• 2023. The Value of Social Responsibility

Presentations & Awards

• 2024. Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International
• 2016-2018. Faculty Favorite Award. University of Louisville
• 2013-2014. Provost Award for Exemplary Advising. University of Louisville
• 2011. Most Inspirational Faculty Award. Old Dominion University

Bio

Gary Bernstein is an entrepreneurial leader, teacher, coach and former Nonprofit Executive who brings an unparalleled set of skills and experiences to his students and clients. He has demonstrated a keen ability to identify and implement strategies aimed at elevating an entire organization. That record of success, combined with his extensive history of building and inspiring teams, will allow him to immediately and positively impact the lives of others. Bernstein has earned an impressive reputation for organizational leadership, teaching excellence, fundraising, consulting and executive management. Gary’s many skills encompass sports marketing, strategic planning and corporate sponsorship, Board and donor development, campaign fundraising, as well as event and facility management. 

In addition to being recognized for highly meritorious achievement both in teaching and advising, Mr. Bernstein has been deeply involved in the areas of Community Engagement and Major Gift Fundraising. He brings decades of practical nonprofit administration and leadership experiences to his students and clients. 

Gary Bernstein has authored numerous articles as well as two textbooks titled, 1) The Principles of Sports Marketing with Sagamore Publishers and 2) Nonprofit Recreation and Sport Organizations: Principles and Practices of Leadership & Management with Sentia Publishers.