After graduating from the Berklee College of Music, Keith Barrett began his career as a music teacher at Cushing Academy and also taught at Hamden Hall Country Day School before returning home to his alma mater, Proctor Academy. He transitioned to the Development Office as a Gift Officer in 1998 during the 150th Anniversary celebration and capital campaign. Keith was promoted to Director of Development in 2006 and led Proctor through several capital campaigns over the years, raising more than $110M for the school.
After more than three decades at Proctor, Keith retired in 2024 and launched his own fundraising consulting firm. At KB Consulting, he works with nonprofits throughout the United States on fundraising, team building, board development and stewardship techniques with a goal of inspiring and guiding nonprofits in their important work.
Keith serves on the board of the Association for Fundraising Professionals of Northern New England (AFPNNE) and also mentors others in the field through his work with AFPNNE. Keith also serves on the board of Stonewall Farm in Keene, New Hampshire.
In his free time, he works with Immaculate Sound, a local production company he founded and owns. Keith is also the lead guitarist and vocalist of Nick's Other Band.