Sarah Shannon

Nonprofit Executive • Fundraiser & Development Professional • Operations & Finance Expertise • Specialist in Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Philanthropy professional with diverse cross-functional skills and specific expertise in developing high-performing organizations, as well as guiding diverse teams through substantial operational growth and transition. Accomplished strategic fundraiser skilled in soliciting major gifts, institutional grants, and public sector support. Certified DAF Specialist and administrator.

Experience

  • Major Gifts Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Responsible for facilitating and supporting both campaign and departmental fundraising activities. Working in collaboration with department chairs, faculty, senior administrators, and volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward six and seven figure contributions that support critical research projects, clinical care advancements, and the education of future physicians and scientists.

  • Principal at Sarah A. Shannon Consulting
    Mar 2013 - May 2024 · 11 yrs 3 mos

    Strategic Development, Grantwriting, Event Planning, Program Development

  • Brooklyn Community Foundation (8 yrs 2 mos)
    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 · 6 yrs

    • Director of Philanthropy & Donor Services
      Nov 2014 - Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Heart of Brooklyn, A Cultural Partnership (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Deputy Director
      2008 - 2013 · 5 yrs

    • Development Officer
      2005 - Aug 2008 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • National Program Director at Careers through Culinary Arts Program
    1993 - 2001 · 8 yrs