Bri McKee

Favorite inspirational quote:

E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G—is connected. Our work is intersectional and multifaceted. Nature teaches us that our work has to be nuanced and steadfast. And more than anything, that we need each other—at our highest natural glory—in order to get free.”

―adrienne maree brown  

Pronouns: she/her/hers 

Area of expertise: donor relations, major gifts, campaign strategy, leadership, board recruitment and development 

Causes I’m most passionate about: increasing affordable housing and mental health resources, creating racial equity & belonging, ending mass incarceration, advancing LGTBQ+ rights, pushing for climate justice and access to literacy resources 

My fundraising story: I have been fortunate to have spent almost 2 decades advancing diverse and important causes. Working at the Grand Rapids Coalition to End Homelessness, I helped to increase affordable housing and advancing Housing First and Rapid Re-Housing services.  During my tenure at Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, I walked alongside first-time homebuyers make their dream of homeownership come true which evolved into serving as Executive Director and leading a $40MM collaborative neighborhood development project with multiple community partners. Serving as Donor Relations Director at Idaho Youth Ranch, I helped raise $30+MM to build the first residential treatment facility in Idaho for young people in need of trauma-informed, behavioral health care.  

Why I care about helping nonprofits grow: To live a life in service to others is my north star. I have experienced what is possible when a group of inspired people put their minds together to advance an audacious and meaningful cause. These collaborative, mission-fueled experiences are uplifting, challenging and imperative for the time we are living in today.   

Hobbies: skiing, hiking, attending concerts, reading, traveling to spend time with amazing family and friends 

Unusual talent: eating ice cream (preferably dairy-free) at record speed