Eliza Saunders

About

A "people person" with lots of curiosity; a skilled development professional who enjoys relationship building, fundraising and strategic planning on behalf of a worthy and interesting cause; a lifetime learner.

Experience

• Senior Development Officer and Planned Giving Manager at WAMU 88.5
  Jul 2014 - Present · 12 yrs

  Development of Fundraising for Washington's NPR Station, WAMU 88.5

• Development Professional at Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region
  Feb 2011 - May 2014 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  Fund development and grant writing for nonprofit in DC which focuses on education and the environment.

• Senior Development Officer at Virginia Theological Seminary
  Aug 1992 - May 2008 · 15 yrs 10 mos

  Researched, strategized, engaged alumni/ae and friends on behalf of Virginia Seminary; Secured annual, major, and planned gifts; ran annual telephone fundraiser; represented institution in various U.S. cities; wrote, edited, and collaborated on design of fundraising materials.