Category: Our Associates

Associate

John Trombetta has more than 12 years of experience as an executive and development leader specializing in the higher education and community-based membership and advocacy sectors. Some of his previous experience has included roles as the CEO of the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee, and Director of Alumni Relations at Valdosta State University. John holds a Master of Business Administration in Management from the University of Phoenix, and graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: John’s core expertise is in Alumni Relations and Giving. Campaign and Strategic Planning, Major and Principal Gifts, Advocacy and Legislative Budget Requests

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

John’s fundraising must have: Authenticity. If you are not genuine in your message, donors will see right through you.

Contact John at: [email protected]

Junior Associate

Justin Thongsavanh as over 8 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sector, specializing in program development, fundraising, and project management. Currently, Justin serves as the Operations and Partnerships Manager for The Dinner Party, where he focuses on building communities to scale, improving operational functions, fundraising, producing communications, and program development/management. Justin excels at building relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders by identifying and aligning each party’s needs and building a strong operational foundation to ensure the success of an organization. Justin earned his master’s degree in Public Administration at the California State University of Long Beach.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Justin’s core expertise are in Operations and Program Development. He likewise has extensive experience in Board Training, Management and Governance; Corporate Social Responsibility; Data Analytics; Development Program Review and Expansion Strategies; Donor and Constituent Engagement; Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning; Interim Program Management; Project Management; Risk Management and Fundraising Governance

Sector Experience: Education, Arts & Culture, Community Based Membership and Advocacy

Justin’s fundraising must have: Collaborative teams that lead with transparency and data-driven decision making.

Contact Justin at: [email protected]

Junior Associate

Dylan has five years of experience helping organizations and individuals communicate their mission and stimulating transformational funding and engagement. He has worked on several successful million-dollar campaigns for a range of world-class organizations and high net-worth individuals in the education, arts (film, music, and fine arts), fashion, and philanthropic sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from New York University.

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Dylan’s core expertise is in project management. He also has extensive experience in targeted research with a focus in donor gift-giving history and probability of reoccurring giving (annually, planned gifts, legacy), sourcing and fundraising for major and principal donations/gifts in North America and internationally as well as drafting and editing proposals and donor emails.

Sector Experience: Arts & Culture (fine arts, institutions, music industry); Nonprofit Organizations (education, awareness, and arts); International donations/development, NGOs

Dylan’s fundraising must have: A clear vision and tangible objectives with a desire for growth.

Contact Dylan at: [email protected]

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]