Martina James

About Martina James

Fundraiser, Events Strategist, Public Policy Enthusiast, Advocate, Grassroots Organizer…

Experience

1. Founder & Principal

   Bellatrix Consulting Group, Llc

   Aug 2012 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

   Policy | Planning | PhilanthropyBellatrix Consulting Group is reliable support and resource to nonprofits and professional associations during times of transition and growth. We support clients in services ranging from fund development, meeting and event management, virtual/hybrid solutions, government relations and association management. Our clients can customize an array of services focusing on fundraising, annual fund and organizational consulting. Full scale stewardship services include efficient donor cultivation, recognition and retention, and gift processing. BCG provides association & board management, relationship building and corporate engagement tactics. Our team excels in event management, conference logistics and on-site coordination, as well as support in virtual and hybrid meetings, and creative event solutions.Current Clients Include:*Blue Ridge PBS*PBS Appalachia*Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging*Old Dominion Electric Cooperative*Virginia Governor\'s Conference on Aging*Virginia Holocaust Museum *Virginia Floodplain Management Association (VFMA)Current clients in partnership with Eldon James & Associates, Inc:*Rappahannock River Basin Commission*Virginia Chapter of the American Planning AssociationPrevious Clients:*HousingX - An innovative housing conference of HousingForward Virginia*Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys*VHM\'s \"Violins of Hope, Richmond\"*Federal Planning Division of the American Planning Assoc.*G&T Finance and Accounting Association - National Conference (Hybrid Conference)*Wetland\'s Watch - State Symposium (Virtual Conference)*Senior Connections, Capital Agency for Senior Citizens*Virginia Women\'s Monument/ Virginia Capitol Foundation*Matt Paxton (Current host of PBS\' Leagacy List & former host of Hoarders)*project:Homes*Richmond Waldorf School*BeaconTree Foundation*HomeAgain*MentalHealth of America of Augusta*HDAdvisors*Virginia Goodwill Network

Education

• University of Virginia

  Certificate of Meeting & Event Planning

  2007 — 2007

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  BA, Political Science & Spanish

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Political Strategy
• Community Engagement
• Social Media
• Grants
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Volunteer Management
• Media Relations
• Grant Writing
• Engagements
• Workshop Facilitation
• Philanthropy