Wendy Marsh

About Wendy Marsh

I am an award-winning communications, marketing and philanthropic strategist. My expertise is to combine purpose and profit by creating differentiating and engaging initiatives that are measurable, high impact, made to last and supported by compelling communications, robust stewardship and significant shareholder engagement. At home in a corporate setting as well as the nonprofit world, I create powerful and unique experiences and initiatives that result in improved reputations, competitive advantages, superior profits, sustainability and a profound social transformation to a better world. My experience has been with large for profits and not for profits including Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, Alaska Airlines, United Way, Mercy Corps International and The Nature Conservancy. About me: Out-of-the-box thinking Thought Leader Serial overachiever Dynamic innovator Compelling story teller Strategic relationship builder Rapid fire problem solver Business Strategist Areas of expertise: Consulting Community / Employee engagement Integrated marketing and communication Strategic philanthropy / impact investing Public Relations / affairs Business innovation and sustainability Social change and impact Corporate social responsibility Brand execution and management Crisis Communication Management Prowess Business Development Project Management

Experience

1. Chief Development Officer

   Catholic Charities Of Oregon

   Oct 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Led strategic transformation of development department, diversifying revenue streams and implementing innovative donor engagement programs.Increased fundraising revenue through direct mail and eblast campaigns, as well as Giving Tuesday initiatives.Diversified funding streams by implementing Friends monthly giving program, focus on middle donors, and introduced a new strategic focus on DAF funding.Revitalized vehicle donation program, achieving 246% increase in contributions.Streamlined operations by bringing contract work in-house, resulting in consistent gains in seasonal fundraising.Oversaw modernizing digital infrastructure, integrating online forms for donations and expanding website functionality including prayer requests.Oversaw campaign video production to enhance donor engagement and awareness. Wrote scripting and messages.Drafted op-eds around pertinent issues as they arose.

Education

• Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment

  Certified Practitioner, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

  2010 — 2010

• Whitworth University

  B.A, Journalism

• Loyola Marymount University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Writing and Producing for Film and TV

• Arizona State University

  M.A, Mass Communications