Debbie Joyner, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Al

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Responsible for all aspects of fundraising, including donor stewardship, major donor relationships, grant writing, fundraising events and special appeals. Also responsible for organizational marketing and communications. Still Serving Veterans is a $1.2M 501(c)3 with a mission to "Serve and honor Veterans and their families, transitioning service members and members of the Guard and Reserves by assisting them in securing meaningful employment and the Veteran benefits they have earned."

Huntsville, Al

A fundraising consulting business dedicated to helping non-profit organizations reach their fundraising goals through board training, feasibility studies, campaign readiness assessment, campaign planning and leadership, grant research and writing, marketing support and the development of a long-range fundraising plan for the organization.

Led the Athens-Limestone Public Library Foundation, in a capital campaign to construct a $6.2 million facility. Guided the ALPLF's effort to earn a $1 million matching grant from the Dekko Foundation. Established a Planned Giving program and the Southard Society to recognize those who have designated estate gifts for the Library. Responsible for grant writing, donor recognition, donor stewardship, public relations, event development and establishing an ongoing fundraising plan that will support the Library in future years.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

The Association of Fundraising (AFP) is the professional association of individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable institutions. Founded in 1960, AFP advances philanthropy through its 30,000 members in 233 chapters throughout the world.For more information about the North Alabama Chapter of AFP,visit http://afpnorthal.afpnet.org.

Decatur, Alabama

Capital Campaign feasibility, pre-planning and campaign strategy, board fundraising training and prospect calls with board members in support of a $1M capital campaign. The Decatur City Schools Foundation provides financial support for educational programs such as Leader in Me, scholarships, technology and arts in Decatur, Alabama.

Hillsboro, Al

Conducted a Campaign Feasibility Study to determine the materials and infrastructure needed to launch a successful capital campaign. Interviewed potential donors and volunteers and assessed the current marketing and public relations effort. Secured grant funding to pay for architectural plans needed for a site upgrade and donations to support operations. Established fundraising database program.

Huntsville, Alabama

Consulted with the Community Free Dental Clinic for a pre-determined time period to boost their fundraising effort. Developed a new logo for the organization, assisted in the development of a website and new organization brochure. Advised on board structure and provided basic board fundraising training. Provided a list of grant opportunities.

Huntsville, Al

Assisted Agape of North Alabama, Inc. in an audit of their current fundraising efforts, board training, advice and editing of fundraising publications, letters, and invitations, establishment of a job description for a permanent development director and planning for future fundraising success.

Huntsville, Al

Reviewed and assessed the current fundraising effort and provided guidance to assure a successful annual fund effort and transition for the incoming head of school. WCA raised over $200,000 during the school's first annual fund effort!

Huntsville, Al

Served as the part-time Director of Development for Village of Promise first as a volunteer and later as staff, while also managing my own consulting company. In March of 2013 transitioned back into volunteer support. VoP is a non-profit organization dedicated to the eradication of generational poverty - one neighborhood at a time. Village of Promise uses the proven model of Geoffrey Canada's Harlem Children's Zone and was founded by Bobby Bradley and Gloria Batts. Responsibilities included oversight of the overall fundraising program, including grant research and writing and donor stewardship and recognition. Served as volunteer co-chair in 2011 of initial fundraising event featuring Geoffrey Canada that netted close to $100,000.

Huntsville, Al

Provided guidance and training to new development director and board fundraising training.

Huntsville, Al

Assisted what was then called Catholic High School with Capital Campaign activities during a national search for a permanent Director of Development. Duties included campaign oversight, training of volunteers and planning and execution of donor/prospect events.

- Planned and directed all fundraising activities for the school, including the Annual Fund and other events such as Under the Christmas Tree- Planned and directed events including school trustee reunions, major donor dinners, faculty and staff parties, alumni events, and new parent dinners- Supervised a staff of three- Increased parent participation in the Annual Fund by 38% over previous high point to 72% of all parents participating- Established first annual alumni weekend- Achieved 100% participation in the Annual Fund by trustees and faculty and staff for two years

- Directed all fundraising and grant writing activities- Marketing director and media liason from 1999 to 2000- Generated corporate and individual sponsorship income for all Botanical Garden events including Galaxy of Lights, Scarecrow Trail, and Spring Festival of Flowers- Supervised the membership program- Generated additional income for Garden programs and captal needs through grant writing- Supervised events including the Annual Dinner and seasonal sponsorship events- Established the planned giving program- Instrumental in establishing the Scarecrow Trail and Valentine Tulip Sale as annual events at the Garden