Emily Leitzinger
Chief Development Officer (CDO) @Hanwash - Haiti National Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Initiative
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Development Officer (CDO) @Hanwash - Haiti National Water, Sanitation And Hygiene Initiative
In my new role as Chief Development Officer at HANWASH, I’ll be focused on:• Strengthening HANWASH’s philanthropic infrastructureBuilding modern fundraising systems, donor stewardship pathways, and analytics that support long-term growth.• Leading major gifts and annual giving strategiesGuiding the Year-End Campaign, Giving Tuesday, significant matching campaigns, and cultivating key donor and foundation relationships.• Deepening Rotary partnershipsCollaborating with clubs and districts, developing partner-friendly tools, and supporting Rotary-led engagement across Haiti.• Elevating storytelling and donor communicationsSharing impact updates, community leadership stories, and systems-strengthening progress in clear, compelling ways.• Collaborating with program and Haitian leadershipTranslating technical work into donor-ready strategies that reinforce dignity, partnership, and Haitian-led solutions.• Supporting organizational capacity and governanceWorking with the Board, staff, and volunteers to build a stronger culture of philanthropy.
EDUCATION
Blue Ridge Community College
Associate's degree, Transfer program
LSU Shreveport
Master of Science - MS, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Delgado Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
James Madison University
Master's Degree, Social Work
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mass Communication/Social Work
ABOUT EMILY LEITZINGER
I\'m an enthusiastic and highly organized people person! I like building things from scratch. Master of Science, Nonprofit Administration I CFRE & ACNP I Major Gifts I Annual Fund I Fundraising Events I Legacy Giving I Donor Prospecting & Cultivation I Engagement & Stewardship I Digital Marketing, Communications, & Strategy I Board Development I Fiscal & Budget Management I Institutional FundingAs a fundraising executive, I have secured $30 million+ in philanthropic contributions for nonprofit organizations in human services, advocacy, healthcare, research, environment, and civic involvement. My areas of expertise include: Donor Cultivation/Moves Management Capital/Comprehensive Campaigns Planned Giving/Gift Planning Grant Writing Strategic Philanthropy & Major Gift Leadership Annual Fund Direct Mail Prospect Research Event Planning Presentations/Public Speaking Board, Committee, Volunteer & Staff Management Donor-Centered Communication & Impact Storytelling International Relations & Multilateral Collaboration Philanthropic Infrastructure & Systems Development
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