Courtney Forkum

Favorite inspirational quote:

“I understand now that I’m not a mess but a deeply feeling person in a messy world. I explain that now, when someone asks me why I cry so often, ‘For the same reason I laugh so often—because I’m paying attention.’”

– Glennon Doyle Melton

Pronouns: she/her

Areas of expertise: major gifts, middle giving, special events, capital campaigns

Causes I’m most passionate about: domestic violence prevention, musical theater, homelessness, museums, pediatric cancer care and cures

My fundraising story: I started fundraising early in my career and fell in love immediately. I’ve since led fundraising efforts at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in San Francisco, The Nueva School, and The Oklahoma State University Foundation.

Why I care about helping nonprofits grow: I am emotionally, personally, and mentally driven to help nonprofits raise more dollars, by doing much less. I’m passionate about clearing out the fundraising clutter that holds organizations back. Nonprofits do the most fulfilling work in our world. The opportunity to change the world is around every corner, and that inspires me every day.

Hobbies: brewery hopping, reading, watering my plants, cooking, patio sitting, hot yoga, safely soaking up sun, running, going to the movie theater

Unusual talent: Memorizing song lyrics almost instantly!