LION – LinkedIn Open Networker*******************************Deborah Peeples, CFRE, M.A., Ed.SDeborah Peeples is an experienced nonprofit executive with a successful career serving as a Chief Development Officer, VP, Philanthropy, Executive Director, Interim Director, Consultant, Board member. A results-oriented, creative fundraiser with a proven record helping not-for-profit organizations through fund development, philanthropy, and Board development. Deborah is known as a strategic thinker, inspiring leader, and skilled manager. By engaging boards and volunteers, implementing best fundraising practices, training & mentoring staff, and developing donor interest and investment, Deborah has helped nonprofits transform their fundraising programs, increase capacity and raise a great deal more money. Deborah has helped national, regional and local nonprofit organizations with capital campaigns, development assessments, annual fund planning, and Board development. In 2008, Deborah was selected as the Outstanding Fund Raising Professional of the year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Metro DC chapter. Deborah is a frequent speaker at professional conferences and seminars. She received her B.A. M.A. and Ed.S. degrees in Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She is a CFRE.Specialties: Fundraising, Strategy Development, Board Development, Interim Director, Comprehensive Development Planning, Major Gifts and Capital Campaign Planning,