Courtney Noto
Senior Director of Philanthropy @Marygrove
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Philanthropy @Marygrove
Florissant, MO, US
As Senior Director of Philanthropy for Marygrove and Good Shepherd Children & Family Services, I lead the strategic direction and execution of all fundraising, development, and marketing efforts across both organizations. Serving on the Executive Leadership Team, I partner closely with executive leadership and boards to advance mission alignment, long-term sustainability, and organizational impact across two ministries of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.I oversee comprehensive philanthropic strategies that strengthen donor relationships, expand funding opportunities, and increase visibility and engagement across private, public, and corporate sectors—ensuring critical support for programs serving children, youth, and families in crisis.Key responsibilities and accomplishments include- Executive Leadership Team member shaping organizational strategy and cross-ministry alignment- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all philanthropic initiatives, including major gifts, annual giving, grants, events, stewardship, and marketing & communications- Manage $5.5M in annual fundraising revenue and a portfolio of 150+ donors- Partner with executive leadership and boards to set philanthropic priorities, deepen community engagement, and advance long-term sustainability- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four development professionals; align people, systems, and processes to ensure ethical, transparent, and effective fundraising- Cultivate and steward major donors while activating board members and strengthening corporate and community partnerships, achieving 100% board participation in fundraising- Led the most successful 24-hour crowdfunding campaign in Good Shepherd’s history, exceeding the goal by 17% through strategic digital engagement and board-driven peer-to-peer outreach
EDUCATION
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor Degree in Organizational Administration, Organizational Business Administration; General Management
Southeast Missouri State University
Masters of Business Administration, General Management
ABOUT COURTNEY NOTO
Experienced nonprofit leader with a proven track record of driving mission-focused philanthropy, fostering meaningful relationships, and leading strategic development initiatives that strengthen organizational impact. I bring extensive expertise in donor cultivation and stewardship, event and volunteer management, marketing and communications, and awareness-building to support sustainable growth and deepen community engagement.In my current role as Senior Director of Philanthropy for Marygrove and Good Shepherd Children & Family Services—two vital ministries of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis—I lead comprehensive fundraising and development efforts that advance our shared mission to create brighter futures for children, youth, and families facing crisis and adversity.I am passionate about building authentic connections with donors, partners, and stakeholders; inspiring and guiding high-performing teams; and implementing innovative strategies that maximize philanthropic support. Grounded in servant leadership and collaboration, I strive to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of those we serve and the communities we are part of.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.