Melissa Braillard Email & Phone Number

As Director of Community Impact at WUCF, I am passionate about empowering teams and building strong, collaborative relationships that drive meaningful, lasting change. With over 20 years of experience in non-profit leadership, I specialize in aligning strategy with creativity to design impactful, community-driven fundraising initiatives that support an organization’s mission and inspire action.Throughout my career, I’ve led development and marketing teams at organizations including Orlando Shakes and the Garden Theatre, where I cultivated inclusive environments and innovative strategies that resulted in significant increases in donor engagement, corporate sponsorships, and major gifts. My leadership approach centers on fostering collaboration, building genuine connections, and empowering others to unlock their full potential.At WUCF, I am committed to enriching Central Florida through trusted educational and cultural programming and events. I believe that by connecting people with purpose and creating opportunities for engagement, we can build resilient communities that thrive. As President of AFP Central Florida, I also have the honor of mentoring fundraising professionals and championing best practices that create lasting impact through philanthropy.I believe that when we combine creativity, strategy, and collaboration, we can transform not just organizations, but entire communities. Let’s connect and explore how we can work together to make a difference.

Listed skills include Social Media Marketing, Theatre, Social Media, Public Relations, and 13 others.