Jean Simmons

About Jean Simmons

Accomplished senior leader with extensive experience in strategic growth, donor relations, expertise in budget oversight and communication resulting in over $130 million generated annually. Proven ability to expand donor base and enhance stakeholder collaboration through data analytics. Multi-talented business leader bringing many years of experience of a successful professional. Strategic problem solver and change manger. Specialties: Fundraising, Development, Direct Response Fundraising, Staff Management, Trend Analysis, Campaign Management, Fundraising Campaigns, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Vendor Management, Direct Response Marketing, New Market Development

Experience

1. Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Giving

   Catholic Relief Services

   Dec 2025 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Responsible for developing and executing strategies that enhance donor communications, services, and fundraising initiatives. Leads the design, implementation, and monitoring of programs aimed at increasing donor acquisition, retention, and revenue. Leading a staff of 60, leverages a $20M+ budget to generate $150M+ in annual revenues and ensuring a strong donor experience. Ensures a unified, compelling, and scalable donor experience across all engagement channels to maximize organizational impact. Oversees data-driven campaigns across digital, email, social media, paid media, and direct mail to acquire, nurture, and retain individual supporters. Maintains consistent brand messaging across all touchpoints for both B2B and B2C audiences. Establishes clear expectations, revenue goals, and productivity standards, while actively monitoring performance and fostering accountability, innovation, and adaptability in response to evolving donor and market trends.

Education

• University of Maryland College Park

  BS

Skills

• Donor Management
• Program Evaluation
• Proposal Writing
• Public Relations
• Annual Giving
• Strategy
• Customer Service
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Grants
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Event Planning
• Budgets
• Direct Mail
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Market Research
• Editing
• Philanthropy
• Social Media
• Team Leadership
• Event Management
• Vendor Management
• Prospect Research
• Competitive Analysis
• Direct Marketing
• Creative Direction
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Volunteer Management
• Staff Management
• Board Development
• Email Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Communications