Jesse W. Email & Phone Number

United States

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Helping save some of the most amazing animals on the planet through fundraising and donor engagement.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Responsible for growing philanthropic revenue from large donors by building a mid-level and major gift program from scratch. During my time at Mozilla, I achieved a 20-fold increase in philanthropic support in my portfolio. My key responsibilities included identifying prospects, generating donor engagement, creating new growth strategies, and directly soliciting gifts of up to $100K. I also managed the MozFest sponsorship program, where I solicited new corporate partners and built benefits packages that focused on audience engagement. Throughout my time at Mozilla, I prioritized a donor-first approach that found synergies between a donor's interests and Mozilla's efforts to make a positive impact in the world.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I joined the organization as a Development Associate in 2012 and was promoted to Sustaining Member Officer in 2014, and Senior Sustaining Member Officer in 2016. During my time at the Pacific Council, I led a fundraising effort that doubled the size of the organization. My primary responsibilities included managing and developing growth strategies for our major gifts portfolio of over $2 million annually and 100 unique donors. I also played a central role in our corporate and grant fundraising efforts including raising over $1 million for each of our biannual galas.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I wrote and edited grants, funder updates, and various correspondences with foundations. Also, I scheduled meetings with funders and coordinated the grant seeking efforts of a national network of state advocates.

New York, New York, United States

Promoting Middle East diplomacy efforts through research, outreach and organizing.

New York, New York, United States

I organized events with experts on the future of Russia, Turkey and Ukraine funded by the Carnegie Cooperation. I researched and helped author both preliminary reports and final publication of alternate scenarios and contacted experts, professionals, professors and students and arranged their attendance as observers to the events.

Greater New York City Area

I facilitated data-sharing across governments and UN agencies through DevInfo’s database system by prepareing graphics and presentations for online learning courses, weekly online presentations and training programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I researched various issues pertaining to the Middle East and wrote briefings for staff. Additionally, I helped organize Congressional, State Department, and corporate briefings and weekly cultural events and provided administrative support to senior staff.

Masters, Global Affairs, 3.8

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations And Affairs, 3.5