Category: America Associates

Senior Associate

David H. Simon is an accomplished Principal Gift fundraising professional with more than twenty years of experience fostering meaningful relationships to support patient care and research and higher education organizations. His professional experience includes senior roles with Mayo Clinic, University of Wisconsin, and the University of Arizona. As a development specialist, personally responsible for raising up to $40 million annually, David also contributes to the success of fundraising efforts by managing, coaching and training key staff to ensure successful campaigns.  

David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin. 

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning. David also possesses expertise in Major and Principal Gifts, Advancement Services; Donor and Constituent Engagement; Alumni Relations and Giving, Counsel and Support for Philanthropists, International Fundraising, Planned and Legacy Gifts, and Board Training, Management and Governance.

Sector Experience: Education, Healthcare

David’s fundraising must have: Building a sacred level of trust and open lines of communication are keys to connecting the passions of donors to the important work of non-profit organizations.

Contact David at: [email protected]

Associate

Kim Silverstein has over 15 years of experience in the philanthropic sector working with a variety of organizations ranging in size from local grassroots shops to national institutions. She specializes in engaging with diverse stakeholders who care about pursuing real and measurable change, especially in sectors such as public education, women’s health, LGBTQ, and the organized Jewish community.Kim graduated from Boston University with a Master of Social Work, Human Services Management, and she holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Kim’s core expertise is in Strategic and Campaign Planning. She also has extensive experience in Annual Giving and Direct Marketing; Board Training, Corporate Social Responsibility; Counsel and Support for Philanthropists; Data Analytics; Development Program Review; Donor and Constituent Engagement; Major and Principal Gifts; and Project Management

Sector Experience: Education, Healthcare, Community Based Membership and Advocacy

Kim’s fundraising must have: A growth mindset and the stamina (and patience!) to build long-lasting relationships.

Contact Kim at: [email protected]

Associate

Tiffany Rosso brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience and is a collaborative agent for positive change. She has held various roles throughout her professional career, including Executive Director, Development and Program Director, and Director of Capacity Building. Tiffany earned a graduate degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco and volunteers as a USF Alumni Mentor. She also has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University, with an emphasis in education. Tiffany aligns her nonprofit work with her core values of integrity, community engagement, and sustainability.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Tiffany’s core expertise is in Board Training and Governance. With her entrepreneurial approach to nonprofit consulting, Tiffany has likewise extensive experience in Corporate Social Responsibility; Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning; Interim Program Management; and Project Management.

Sector Experience: Tiffany’s professional accomplishments have included executive leadership; organizational management; program design; cross sector collaboration; fund development; sustainability planning; and large-scale events for Arts and Culture, Education, Environmental, and Community Based Membership and Advocacy organizations.

Tiffany ‘s fundraising must have: Tiffany believes that cross-sector collaboration, innovation and sustainability plans are must haves for nonprofit fund development and capacity building.

Contact Tiffany at: [email protected]

Junior Associate

Krisztina Quick is a seasoned fundraising professional with over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit field. She started her development career by connecting communities to causes through fundraising events and has honed skills in community programs and outreach, strategic planning, and project management for clients in healthcare and business associations. She has managed walks, bike tours, climbs, and galas with thousands of participants, raising millions of dollars in support of organizational missions. Most recently, Krisztina worked as an expert contributor to national and regional organizations where she created strategic plans and event resources to support successful fundraising campaigns. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oregon State University and a Professional Event & Meeting Planning Certificate from California State University of Long Beach.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Krisztina’s core expertise is in Board Training and Governance. She also has extensive experience in Fundraising Events and Community Engagement.

Sector Experience: Health and Human Services

Krisztina’s fundraising must have: Clarity on the organization’s strength and weakness to create the most effective and impactful plans.

Contact Krisztina at: [email protected]

Executive Associate

Nationally recognized senior corporate and foundation relations (CFR) executive, Debbie Perrone has more than 35 years of experience, 23 with Johns Hopkins University. Throughout her career, she has focused on short- and long-term strategic planning, institutional leadership engagement, faculty advising and collaboration, donor relationship-building and stewardship, staff management and development, Development officer training, institutional policy formulation for CFR, and proposal writing.  

Debbie has a strong record of success in securing support for scientific research, academic and community-based programs, capital projects, and endowment needs, including professorships and scholarships. She is dedicated to advancing the CFR profession through a commitment to excellence, teaching and advising and broad sharing of best practices.  

Debbie holds a Master of Liberal Arts and a Master of Writing from Johns Hopkins University, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economic and Social Studies from the University of Manchester (U.K.) and passed comprehensive exams with distinction at Boston University during doctoral study in Applied Anthropology. 

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Debbie’s core expertise is in Corporate & Foundation Relations. She is also skilled in Fundraising Campaigns & Strategic Planning, and Development Program Review & Expansion Strategies. 

Sector Experience: Higher Education, Healthcare, Arts & Culture

Debbie’s fundraising must have: A commitment to excellence that is grounded in critical analysis and driven by strategic advantage.

Contact Debbie at: [email protected]

Senior Associate

Kathleen Patrick has more than 25 years of experience as a philanthropy executive, successfully orchestrating capital campaigns, developing sustainable major giving programs, and fostering meaningful relations with diverse stakeholders. In her previous roles, she was responsible for soliciting six-to-seven figure donations for the Roy and Patricia Disney Cancer Center and the Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, launching Marymount University’s Inaugural Parents Advisory Council, overseeing the transition of the VHH Foundation after it was purchased by USC, and executing major fundraising initiatives at Dignity Health. Kathleen earned her Registered Nursing Degree at Pasadena City College and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California. She has completed a Certification from the Madison Institute for Campaigns and Major Gifts, a Planned Giving Certificate from the Pantera Executive Development Program, and an Executive Management Certificate from the University of South California, Marshall School of Business. Kathleen sits on the board of USC’s Trojan League of Los Angeles and has been a goodwill ambassador to Japan and Germany.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Kathleen’s core expertise is in Major and Principal Gifts. She also has a wide experience in orchestrating and managing capital campaigns, development of major and planned giving programs, grateful patient programs, prospect pipeline and moves management development, building and stewarding strategic relationships with philanthropists, clinicians, board of trustee members and volunteers to benefit an organization’s mission.

Sector Experience: Healthcare, Academia, and Political Fundraiser. International Development

Kathleen’s fundraising must have: Passion for this noble profession. We get to teach others the joy of giving and in return, get to experience immense gratitude.

Contact Kathleen at: [email protected]