Melanie Jarratt Wolfe, Mais, Cfre Email & Phone Number

Vienna, VA, US

Washington, DC

Provide a range of capacity-building consulting services to nonprofits including: best practices in major and principal gifts fundraising; planned giving; campaign feasibility, design, and execution; board development; fundraising operations assessments; effective communications; and strategic planning; Clients/consultations have included performing arts.

Reviewed and evaluated grant applications from Fairfax County arts organizations for annual funding from the Arts Council. Assessed viability of proposed programs and budgets, as well as artistic and educational merit. Made recommendations for project funding; ways for nonprofits to improve their applications and strengthen programs. Arts organizations had.

Co-founded start-up focusing on patented ocean energy technology R&D. Promote innovative technology designed to generate clean/renewable power to potential partners.

Washington, DC

Raised numerous 6- and 7-figure gifts for advanced research cutting edge technology,medical education, community programs, capital needs, pediatrics, HIV clinics, and women's health initiatives throughout the extensive $2 billion Inova Health System. Managed portfolio of 150-200 high-end prospects including many board members, affluent individuals, and.

Launched and built major gifts program to:secure leadership gifts of $100,000+ from individuals for first-ever campaign ($21 million goal) and ensure the long-term financial health of Wolf Trap. Secured the highest levels of individual gifts to Wolf Trap ever, increasing the revenue and visibility of Wolf Trap significantly. Coached and trained executive.

Supervised seven staff members responsible for high-end annual membership circles; major gifts; research; foundation relations; and donor stewardship. Personally managed caseload of 150+ individuals who were principal and planned gift prospects, which result in many six- and seven- figure gifts for the collections, exhibitions, educational programs.

Identified, cultivated, and solicited individuals for major gifts ($25,000+) to increase private giving for research, curatorial, and public programming needs for the Smithsonian’s activities around the world. Launched Smithsonian Benefactors recognition event for highest level of donors across the institution. Played pivotal role in formation of the.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Music

German Minor

Master Of Arts In Interdisciplinary Studies (Mais), Organizational Development (Od)