Alexis Wolson

Favorite inspirational quote: 

“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter, it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” 
— Mark Twain 

Pronouns: 
She/her 

Areas of expertise: 
Fundraising strategy, institutional giving, corporate and foundation relations, capital campaigns, case development, donor communications, nonprofit growth strategy, stewardship, funder research, proposal development, development assessments, and fundraising infrastructure 

Causes I’m most passionate about: 
Education, healthcare, human services, food security, children and families, community development, environmental conservation, and civic engagement 

My fundraising story: 
Organizations need a clear case, strong relationships, disciplined follow-through, and the ability to connect a donor’s interests with real community need. My career has taken me through corporate partnerships, campaigns, foundation relations, advancement leadership, and consulting, and I continue to enjoy the practical work of helping nonprofits turn mission into sustainable support. 

Why I care about helping nonprofits grow: 
I care about helping nonprofits grow because good work does not fund itself. Nonprofits need clear strategy, compelling communications, strong relationships, and practical systems to secure the resources their missions require. Helping organizations build that capacity is one of the ways I can support passionate people and communities they serve. 

Hobbies: 
Travel, reading,  cooking, and trolling oligarchs 

Unusual talent: 
I can throw a javelin very, very far.