Pastel Dunn
Strategic Leadership | Revenue Growth & Sustainability | Operational Efficiency | Data-Driven Decisions | Visionary Planning | Holistic Fundraising Planning | Executive Tactical Support
- Role
- Assistant Vice President, Strategic Impact Investment Fund Operations at UNCF
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pastel Dunn
Senior fundraising and strategy executive with a track record of closing $20M+ major gifts, managing 6–8 figure donor portfolios, and leading strategy for a $1B+ national capital campaign. Currently serving as Assistant Vice President for Strategic Impact Investment Fund Operations at UNCF, where I partner with presidents, board members, and executive leaders to design donor strategies, steward transformational gifts, and strengthen campaign operations.I specialize in:• Transformational major gifts (7–8 figures)• Capital campaign leadership ($1B+ scale)• Donor experience and stewardship systems• Executive-level partnership and strategy• High-net-worth donor cultivation• Team leadership and organizational effectivenessI am passionate about driving philanthropic strategy that accelerates institutional impact and expands educational and economic opportunity. If you are building bold development goals, transformational donor engagement, or advanced campaign architecture, I would love to connect.
Experience
Assistant Vice President, Strategic Impact Investment Fund Operations
Jul 2019 — Present
Led a team overseeing grant writing, development operations, and donor communications to support a $1B+ capital campaign.• Played a key role in the capital campaign\'s silent phase, generating over $520M in strategic partnerships in four years.• Collaborated closely with the President and CEO to develop innovative, high-impact solicitation strategies for six- to eight-figure donations.• Streamlined donor stewardship processes, ensuring timely reporting, deliverables, and accountability for high-net-worth donors.• Developed mission-aligned proposals in collaboration with program leaders, enhancing engagement with donors and partners.
Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Oral Roberts University
BA, Political Science
1996 — 2001
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership
2020
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