Speaker Profile

Mrs. Celeste Greenlee

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I am a life-long learner and appreciate the mentors I had while learning the craft of fundraising. My experience spans 20 years in the fundraising field and I have raised over $30 million for area nonprofits. I have exceeded fundraising goals at the organizations where I led the fundraising team and managed major events including galas with over 1,600 guests raising more than $1 million and auctions with both live and silent components raising $1 million in one evening. I led capital campaigns, implemented comprehensive annual fundraising plans and established planned giving programs.

My current role of Executive Director at The Junior League of Kansas City Missouri provides me an opportunity to mentor members on fundraising as well as implement fund development best practices to provide a strong foundation for League members’ success in their fundraising efforts.  I am also a Board Member for The Children’s Place and a member of their Development and Capital Campaign committees. My LinkedIn profile has details on my work and volunteer experience.

In 2010, I earned my Certified Fund Raising Executive certificate and my CFRE qualification is current. In 2014, I graduated from Avila University’s Hartsook Institute for Fundraising Management with a Masters of Arts.

I make presentations to League committees on fundraising best practices including annual giving campaigns, planned giving, and sponsorship solicitations. I have presented at area universities on a variety of fundraising topics including donor solicitations, creating and annual development plan and business ettiquete. I look forward to sharing my experience and knowledge with both new and seasoned fundraising volunteers and professionals.

 

Location Availability
Locations - travel expense reimbursement not required
United States (Missouri)
Speaking Fee? Yes
Amount:
300.00 (USD)
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