Faye Brown
@fayebrown
I am an experienced fundraising and event professional driving donor engagement and million-dollar campaigns.
What I'm looking for
I am a fundraising and development leader with 18 years of experience building donor programs, managing grants, and producing high-impact events that consistently exceed revenue goals.
I have spearheaded annual giving campaigns securing more than $1M, managed portfolios of 75+ mid-level donors, coordinated events raising $250,000+, administered $500k in grants, and overseen donor databases and annual operating budgets; I combine strategic planning, rebranding, and stewardship to grow sustainable revenue.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Event Management and Fundraising Specialist
Day of Events with Faye LLC
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Conduct grant research and write proposals while producing large-scale events, designing vendor layouts and site maps, and managing donor databases to ensure seamless day-of-event execution.
Philanthropy Manager
ARTS+
Jul 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Developed annual development plans and managed 15+ grants totaling $500K while launching a rebranded monthly giving program and overseeing corporate sponsorships and donor stewardship.
Financial Development Coordinator
YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Supported capital and annual campaigns with cash flow tracking and prospect research, maintained Raiser’s Edge records, and helped raise $150K+ through major gift pipeline management.
Associate Director, Individual Giving
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Nov 2017 - Aug 2018 (9 months)
Led direct mail and email campaigns contributing to goals exceeding $1.5M by implementing donor segmentation, rebranding the Annual Fund, and launching tiered and recurring giving programs.
Director of Annual Giving
Northern Seminary
Aug 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and executed data-driven annual giving and alumni engagement strategies, coordinated major fundraising events, and helped raise more than $500K for scholarships and programs.
Development Consultant
Satisfactology Inc.
Jun 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Managed fiscal reporting, grant budget development, and financial reporting to funders while supporting operational and programmatic needs to ensure compliance and accurate grant delivery.
Assistant Director, Division I Championships
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Nov 2012 - Jun 2015 (2 years 7 months)
Managed internship and volunteer programs (300+ applicants, 1,500 volunteer shifts), coordinated VIP hospitality and lodging contracts across championship sites, and grew youth program participation by up to 200%.
Associate Director of Advancement
Catherine McAuley High School
Oct 2006 - Sep 2010 (3 years 11 months)
Led grant writing and marketing initiatives that contributed to surpassing a $350K campaign and increased fundraising by 25% annually while growing alumni engagement and student recruitment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
City University of New York - Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts, Speech (Public Communications)
Activities and societies: Student Forensics Society — President; Brooklyn College Division III Women’s Basketball Team; Brooklyn College Athletics — Sports statistician and student athletic coordinator; InterVarsity Christian Fellowship — Operations coordinator
Bachelor of Arts in Speech (Public Communications) from the City University of New York - Brooklyn College.
Course Careers
UI/UX Design
UI/UX Designer course expected Fall 2025.
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