Fredrick McKinley

About Fredrick McKinley

I’m a fundraising professional focused on building authentic donor relationships and advancing major gifts through trust, clarity, and follow-through.My strength is working one-on-one with donors—listening to what motivates their generosity, aligning those interests with mission priorities, and confidently guiding conversations toward meaningful investment. I believe effective major gifts work is equal parts relationship, strategy, and accountability.Earlier in my career, I supported nonprofit organizations through individual giving and donor engagement efforts, partnering with leadership to cultivate donors, steward relationships, and move supporters toward deeper involvement. Those experiences shaped my commitment to donor-centered fundraising and disciplined follow-up.After stepping away for a while, I am now fully re-engaged and intentionally focused on major gifts fundraising. I bring renewed clarity, maturity, and urgency to the work—along with a strong appreciation for structure, moves management, and measurable outcomes.I am particularly interested in roles where I can:Manage and grow a donor portfolio.Conduct discovery and cultivation conversations.Make clear, respectful major gift asks.Steward donors with consistency and impact.Take ownership of revenue goals.Colleagues describe me as steady, professional, and relationship-driven. I show up prepared, follow through on commitments, and respect both the donor’s time and the organization’s mission.I’m currently pursuing opportunities in Major Gifts, where experience, credibility, and focus matter.If you’re seeking a fundraiser who values relationships and is serious about results, I’d welcome a conversation.

Experience

1. Substitute Teacher

   Kelly Education

   Oct 2022 — Present · Jackson, MS, US

   Kelly Education provides support to educators to school districts in elementary, middle, and high schools. My role is to provide instruction, classroom management, and discipline for the school administration.• Communicated clearly with diverse age groups while delivering lesson coverage across K–12 classrooms.• Demonstrated strong preparation and organization by managing classroom materials and instructional resources.• Partnered with teachers and administrators to ensure consistent implementation of school policies.Technology Proficiency: IReady, YouTube, Typing.com, Grammarly, Virtual Field Trips, Google Classroom, White Board, Khan Academy, Microsoft Teams, Blackboard, SkillShare, Canvas, Google Forms, Udemy, and Zoom.

Education

• Belhaven University

  Bachelor's Degree