Fran Harrington

I highly recommend Fran as a person with deep commitment, persistence, and ability to get things done at a high level. Boston Scores has benefitted from a long-time relationship with Fran who has volunteered across a range of activities for the organization. He has helped us to build relationships, through direct hands-on volunteering, raising funds for our mission, and by supporting our technology & design needs. I always rest a little easier when I know that anything of importance is in Fran’s hands.

Fran is talented, professional, warm, supportive, and most importantly a collaborative problem solver. He takes his work – and the mission of the organization he works for – seriously and is a fun teammate to boot. I’d love to work with him again, given the opportunity.

I worked with Fran at the International OCD Foundation during an intense time of transition for the organization. We were cash-strapped and in the process of reimagining our brand, programs and infrastructure. When Fran came on board, we had no in-house design help or IT staff. Hiring Fran, who was able to do both of these things exceptionally well, allowed us to become more efficient and provide a professional, forward-facing brand to the public. His IT support allowed our company to scale during my time there and long after I left.
Fran is a creative, dependable, and brilliant asset who also brings positivity to company culture.

I’ve worked with Fran for nearly decade on a series of special events and fundraisers that have collectively raised over $1.5 million to provide free after school programs in the Boston Public Schools. Fran is one of our longest-serving and most creative and engaged supporters. I’ve also relied on Fran’s unique and extensive personal networks at the intersections of philanthropy, sport & design to find critical resources for our non-profit organization. I’ve had great success recruiting and hiring graphic designers, web developers and other terrific contractors, staff and volunteers thanks to introductions Fran has taken the time to make for me.

Fran has the one trait I value most in a marketer: composure. I’ve worked with Fran in the planning of numerous events over the years for the Midnight Riders (an independent supporters group for the New England Revolution), and his ability to remain cool under even immense pressure from people who aren’t at their best selves is commendable. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that Fran would be an asset to any marketing/design/events team he’s a part of; I’ve seen the work and commitment he puts forth firsthand many times, and he never does anything by halves. I’m very, very comfortable recommending him to any organization in need of a well-rounded marketer with both design and events sensibilities.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Fran both personally and professionally for many years. We have worked together in multiple of his past community volunteer roles and leadership positions. I have always found Fran to have a no-nonsense approach to projects. He is open to constructive criticism, new ideas and is willing to admit what he doesn’t know and search out resources and individuals who will help his understanding of new subject matters. I enjoy our work together, and always look forward to our next project.

I highly recommend Fran based on our collaborative experience on various committees while at Boston Scores. Fran consistently brought a high level of engagement and creativity to the table. His innovative ideas greatly contributed to the success of our events and projects. Fran’s dedication, work ethic, and ability to foster a collaborative environment makes him an invaluable team member.