Melissa Di Fiori
Vice President of Camping
YMCA Storer Camps, YMCA of Greater Toledo
NAYDO: Education Committee, Camp Network Liaison
Experience
- Years in Financial Development: 15
- Years Affiliated with the Y: 25
- Years in current position: 3
- Budget in Current Position: 4.2M
Financial Development Accomplishments
Annual Support
- Provide guidance and directly responsible for leading our Annual Campaign, overseeing donors, staff, and volunteers to successfully raise over $550,000 annually in support of our mission
- Faculty trainer for Y-USA Annual Campaign Training
Capital Development
- Have supported major capital campaigns in previous jobs and am currently leading the launch of a $13.1 million campaign to address the growing needs of our camp and ensure its continued impact.
Endowment/Planned Giving
- Actively contribute to efforts supporting endowments and planned giving initiatives, cultivating relationships and working collaboratively to secure the long-term financial sustainability of our organization.
Grant Development
- Contribute to grant writing efforts and actively support the search for funding opportunities to advance our mission
Other
• Actively contribute to NAYDO by serving on the Camp Committee, acting as a Track Dean, and facilitating Hot Topics conversations to support professional development and knowledge sharing.