Ann Durbin

Background

About Ann Durbin

Creative, results-oriented fundraising professional with experience in securing and managing high-impact corporate partnerships and major gifts, specializing in fundraising strategy creation, board development, compelling communication, and collaboration to drive organizational growth and support mission-driven goals.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS- Built a corporate giving program from the ground up resulting in a 129% increase in corporate giving- Revitalized major gifts program in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, growing the program by 217% in one year- Conceptualized and launched a new Young Professionals Affinity Group, leading to the successful engagement of the next generation of corporate leaders and philanthropists in the DMV- Partnered strategically to build out year-round donor engagement and marketing strategies to increase new donor acquisition and donor retention- Promoted 3 times in the last 4 years in nonprofit fundraising departments.AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Relationship Building, Fundraising Strategy, Project Management, Communications, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Organization, Database/CRM Management and Employee Training, and Time Management/Prioritization.