Are you thinking about exploring professional development opportunities to continue to advance your career? Join us to discuss the experiences of colleagues who have pursued a variety of certificate and master’s programs relevant to fundraising and nonprofits. During the event, you’ll be able to join conversations with other development professionals and discuss the pros and cons of these options for your career path.

Prior to this program, we encourage you to check out these opportunities that will be represented during the event:

•  Institute of Nonprofit  practice
• Northeastern University
• Philanthropy Massachusetts
• Brandeis University
• Bay Path University

 Anticipated takeaways:
Learn about the potential career benefits of pursuing a variety of professional development opportunities like a graduate degree, certificate programs, and others through the personal experiences of fellow development colleagues..

Audience/Target Market: All development professionals

Panelists:

MBA Program, Heller School for Social Policy & Management, Brandeis University

Caitlyn Burke, Brookline Community Foundation, Assoc. Dir. of Donor Engagement

Caitlyn Burke has been in the field of development for the past six years. She works at the Brookline Community Foundation as the Associate Director of Donor Engagement.  Caitlyn is a CFRE and holds an MBA in Nonprofit Management from the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and a BA in History and English from Saint Michael's College. She is part of the 2021-2022 Core Certificate Cohort at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. She sits on the board of YNPN Boston and the Alumni Association Board of Directors at St. Michael’s College. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, traveling, and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

 Masters & Certificate Program, Bay Path University
Lais Fortaleza, Oxfam, Major Gifts Officer

Lais was born and raised in Brazil, where she completed her Law degree and a Master's in Law. She then relocated to Boston in 2014 to pursue a dual master's degree at Suffolk University, a master’s in Public Administration with a nonprofit management concentration, and a master's degree in Political Science with a Human Rights concentration. During those years at Suffolk, Lais found her passion for fundraising and was offered a job at Suffolk’s Advancement team right after graduation from Suffolk Lais moved on to CCS fundraising (Chicago Office), and eventually to Oxfam America in 2020. Lais believes in life-changing fundraising. She is a positive, proactive, and passionate fundraising professional driven to give back through purposeful programs and organizations. Lais is now studying in her fourth master’s program at Bay Path University in the field of Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy with a Certificate in Nonprofit management. Lais is dedicated to serving those who suffer from poverty and inequality and is always looking for better ways to do her job.

Philanthropy Massachusetts, Fundraising and Development Certificate

Jenn Hayslett, Jenn Hayslett Coaching & Consulting

Jenn Hayslett works with individuals and nonprofits to imagine what is possible, establish meaningful objectives, and engage in real strategies for achieving those goals. Jenn is a facilitator, consultant, and coach and with 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. Her specialty is working with small and mid-sized nonprofits to develop and improve relationship-based fundraising programs. Jenn is the creator and lead trainer for the Fundraising and Development Certificate, an interactive 6-month course offered through Philanthropy MA and Common Good Vermont. Jenn is a trained coach and a certified trainer, facilitator, and consultant; she recently received a certificate for consultants through the Institute of Nonprofit Practice in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging JennHayslett.com

 Masters Program, Northeastern University

Mariama Sano, Boy Scouts of America, Development Manager

A native West African, Mariama developed a deep passion for charitable work when she was only a teenager. Her experience witnessing economic disparities, extreme poverty, and the lack of education equity in Guinea has given her a deep appreciation for the role nonprofits play in bridging societal gaps widened in part by capitalism. As a first-gen, it took her some time to make peace with pursuing her passion full-time given the pressure to lean toward secure career paths like law, medicine, etc. Eventually, she made a pivotal career change and entered the nonprofit field as a Development Manager for the Boy Scouts. She manages the Council’s Annual Campaigns and several Special Events. She has over 7 years of fundraising experience and went on to get her Master’s in Nonprofit Management with a concentration in Global Studies at Northeastern University. She has recently accepted a position with Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island where her work will focus on Institutional Giving.

 Talent Recruitment Perspective

Tracy Marshall, Development Guild DDI, Senior Vice President, Principal
Tracy is Senior Vice President of Executive Search Services, Principal, oversees Development Guild DDI’s executive search practice. Tracy rejoined Development Guild DDI in 2011 after serving for seven years as the Director of Philanthropy at Faulkner Hospital. During her tenure there, Tracy served on the Partners Healthcare Recruitment and Engagement Council established to implement best practices to recruit and retain top development professionals for all Partners’ hospitals. Tracy’s 25+ year career has also included positions at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Dana Hall School in Wellesley, MA and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, DC. Tracy has worked with a wide range of clients, including Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, The Fenn School, Mount Sinai Health System, Samaritans Inc., St. John’s Preparatory School, St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation, the University of Rhode Island Foundation and Woodwell Climate Research Center.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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