Tristan Phillips

Director of Donor Development & Communications

Columbia, Tennessee, United States

About

Dynamic Project Manager and Content Specialist with extensive experience leading custom website development projects for clients across diverse industries. Adept at managing all stages of the project lifecycle, from consultation to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution for up to 25 simultaneous projects. Proven track record in branding, SEO, and mobile optimization, consistently delivering high-quality results that enhance brand visibility and online engagement. Skilled collaborator with a strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources, and implement innovative strategies to meet and exceed client expectations. In my current role, my focus is on steering custom website and branding projects to success, ensuring they're not only aesthetically pleasing but also competitively optimized for search engines and mobile use. With a certification in project management and a specialization in digital content, my approach is rooted in aligning client visions with market demands. Leadership in this realm involves the harmonization of design and development teams to produce bespoke branding solutions that resonate with audiences and achieve measurable results.

Experience

  • Director of Donor Development & Communications at Caleb Global
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    Director of Donor Development & Communications Lead donor development, fundraising strategy, and communications initiatives for a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to activating and equipping the Church to bless Israel. Responsible for cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors, developing long-term engagement strategies, and driving sustainable growth in donor retention, participation, and giving. Oversee the full donor lifecycle, including acquisition, onboarding, stewardship, re-engagement, and fundraising campaigns. Utilize CRM systems and donor analytics to identify opportunities, strengthen relationships, and improve donor experience. Partner with leadership to execute fundraising events, strategic initiatives, and ministry programs while ensuring alignment between organizational goals and donor engagement efforts. Direct marketing and communications strategy across digital, print, email, and event channels, translating organizational impact into compelling stories that inspire investment and deepen stakeholder connection. Provide leadership for campaign planning, messaging, and performance tracking, ensuring consistent communication that builds trust, engagement, and long-term support. Key areas of expertise include donor relations, fundraising strategy, relationship management, stakeholder engagement, nonprofit marketing, communications leadership, CRM management, campaign development, event planning, and strategic growth initiatives.

  • Project Manager at JLB - Business Website Solutions
    May 2024 - Jun 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Managed custom website development projects for prominent brands across various industries, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and seamless implementation of website content. Specialized in branding, SEO, mobile optimization, and team collaboration. • Successfully delivered high-quality website builds for top-tier clients, enhancing brand visibility, online engagement, and content accessibility. • Led project lifecycle from consultation to delivery, overseeing the addition, updating, and implementation of website content to align with client goals and industry standards. • Proactively managed scope, budget, and resources across multiple projects (up to 25 simultaneously), ensuring content accuracy and functionality throughout development. • Directed branding and rebranding initiatives, incorporating cohesive content strategies to strengthen client online presence and achieve marketing objectives.

  • Marketing & Content Strategist/Consultant at Freelance
    May 2023 - Mar 2024 · 11 mos

    Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies for a leading organization in private education. · Spearheaded marketing initiatives that increased brand visibility and drove organizational growth. · Created, curated, and managed content across multiple platforms to enhance audience engagement. · Managed website content, optimizing layout and design for seamless user experience and alignment with evolving organizational goals. · Produced and designed compelling visual content for targeted campaigns using current industry trends and tools. · Identified new marketing opportunities, leading to an increase in traffic and engagement for the organization

  • Stewardship Project Lead at Agape International Missions
    Apr 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Managed multifaceted donor campaigns and initiatives, collaborating with various departments to deliver impactful stewardship strategies. · Led both national and international campaigns, ensuring timely and budget-aligned execution. · Developed key processes within the CRM (Virtuous) to optimize donor engagement and reporting accuracy. · Fostered deeper connections with donors by designing and implementing customized stewardship programs. · Collaborated with fulfillment and operations teams to streamline the process for delivering donor welcome kits and other appreciation materials. · Analyzed data to improve stewardship outcomes, helping to sustain long-term donor relationships.

  • Marketing Manager | Strategist | Branding | Content at Arrow North Marketing & Consulting
    Aug 2018 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Specialized in business growth through digital marketing, content creation, and brand strategy for startups and local businesses. · Developed and managed digital marketing strategies that helped startups scale and increased client brand awareness. · Executed strategic social media management, including content creation, advertising, copywriting, and scheduling. · Designed websites and optimized them for SEO, boosting client visibility and driving increased website traffic. · Created branding materials, including messaging, logos, and promotional campaigns that effectively conveyed client values and offerings. · Produced and edited visual content using Adobe Suite, creating impactful marketing materials and media that resonated with target audiences.