Erin Royer Shetter

About Erin Royer Shetter

I am a nonprofit advancement leader focused on building philanthropic partnerships that strengthen education, expand access to care, and support long-term institutional growth. My work centers on strategic fundraising, campaign leadership, and donor engagement that help mission-driven organizations translate vision into lasting impact.At The River School, I serve as Campaign Director and Director of Philanthropy, leading the school’s overall fundraising strategy and overseeing a comprehensive campaign to support its continued growth and innovative educational model for children with hearing loss and their peers.In addition, I lead development for Potomac River Clinic, a nonprofit clinic serving infants, children and adults with hearing loss. My work includes securing philanthropic support for clinical services and initiatives such as the Community Outreach Fund, which expands access to diagnostic hearing testing and early intervention for families who might otherwise face barriers to care.I also support the development of the National Center for Hearing Innovation, an emerging initiative focused on improving the lives of children and adults with hearing loss through improved awareness, access, training, research, and innovations in hearing health.Areas of focus include philanthropic strategy, comprehensive campaigns, major gifts, institutional foundations, corporate partnerships, and building collaborative relationships that enable organizations to grow and deepen their impact.

Experience

1. Director of Development

   Potomac River Clinic

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Leads development and philanthropic strategy for Potomac River Clinic, a nonprofit clinic serving infants, children and adults with hearing loss by providing a range of services. Secure philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and institutional partners to expand access to early hearing detection, diagnostic services, and therapy. Supports initiatives including the Community Outreach Fund, which expands access to diagnostic hearing testing and early intervention for families facing barriers to care.

Education

• York College of Pennsylvania

  B.A. in Political Science, Political Science, American Government, Marketing

  2003 — 2006

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science, Management and Leadership

  2017 — 2017

• The George Washington University School of Business

  Certificate, Women In Leadership

Skills

• Volunteer Management
• Policy
• Public Speaking
• Peoplesoft
• Community Outreach
• Public Health
• Meeting Planning
• Non-Profits
• Web Content
• Web Content Management
• Policy Analysis
• Event Planning
• Webex
• Membership Relations
• Association Memberships
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Meeting Scheduling
• Social Media
• Social Impact
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Editing
• Research
• Proofreading
• Program Management
• Membership
• Grant Writing
• Salesforce.com
• Constant Contact
• Cvent
• Public Policy