Michelle Curtis, CFRE
Chief Development Officer/VP of Philanthropy
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, Florida
NAYDO: Membership Committee, Community Benefit Track Dean, Grants Network Liaison
Office: 727 895 9622 x 2154 Cell: 727 481 6986
Experience
- Years in Financial Development (YMCA and Other): 21
- Years Affiliated with the YMCA (as Staff or Volunteer) : 9
- Budget in Current Position: $2.4M
Annual
Leads a strong Development team that currently raises and oversees $7.5M annually ($750K annual, $5.1M Grants/Foundations); previously grew annual support $2M through prospecting and new major gifts at The Florida Orchestra where served as Senior Development Officer.
Capital Development
After raising $22.5M and currently in the community phase of the $26M "Y FOR LIFE" campaign at the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg which is part of a comprehensive fundraising campaign to raise over $70M in capital, annual and endowment giving. As Associate Director of Major Gifts at Eckerd College, oversaw a five state territory (boots on the ground fundraising) which contributed $25M to a $70M capital campaign for construction of a new molecular science facility.
Endowment/Planned Giving
Relaunched endowment/planned giving at the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, with more than $2.5M pledged in the past 24 months.
Other
Serving as a Y-USA Service Delivery Provider in financial development and marketing; serving on the board of AFP-Tampa Bay Chapter; past and current presenter at NAYDO Conferences; CFRE Ambassador.
