Jon Rosa

About Jon Rosa

I’m a dynamic and enterprising non-profit leader who is passionate about helping others be happy, healthy, and successful in life. I enjoy creating growth strategies that overcome challenging barriers to streamline efficiency and grow mission impact. I thrive in complex organizational environments and am seasoned in strategic planning and change management. As a confident and experienced public speaker, I can authentically articulate mission and core values while humanizing community efforts and impact.Over the past 20 years, I’ve helped make children’s dreams come true, tackled deadly diseases, kept the lights on for the most vulnerable in our communities, and shown our military gratitude by helping their children reach their educational dreams. Areas of Expertise:Donor Stewardship, strategic planning, staff development, financial planning, corporate partnerships, public policy, and advocacy.

Experience

1. Director of Philanthropy

   Warrior Rising

   Jul 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   We empower U.S. military veterans to achieve success in business through partnerships, mentoring and economic assistance. My role is multifaceted, blending strategic leadership, relationship-building, and hands-on execution to ensure Warrior Rising has the resources to fulfill its mission. I design and implement comprehensive fundraising plans that support Warrior Rising’s growth and impact. I build and nurture lasting relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners. I ensure our supporters feel valued, informed, and connected to the impact of their contributions.I have the privilege of connecting generous supporters with life-changing opportunities for veterans. I’m inspired by the resilience and ambition of the veterans we serve, and I’m driven to ensure Warrior Rising can help as many veterans as possible achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.

Education

• Defense Information School

  Journalism, Broadcast, Photography

  1997 — 1998

• Penn State University

  MBA, Management

  2005 — 2007

• American InterContinental University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication and Design

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Fundraising
• Planned Giving
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Community Development
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Board Development
• Event Management
• Volunteer Management
• Philanthropy
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Sponsorship
• Public Relations
• Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• Major Donor Cultivation
• Annual Giving