Benjamin Christenson
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Fundraising professional with experience in direct mail, communications, and nonprofits. Proven track record of leadership and project management in cross-functional, collaborative environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director, Member and Donor Relations
The Federalist Society
10.2025 - Current
- Manage grant portfolio of 35 organizations
- Collaborate with media team to produce publications and capitalize on breaking news
- Develop donor communications strategies and create solicitations both print and digital
- Support leadership with donor backgrounders, prospect research, and moves management plans
Account Manager
HSP Direct
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Led 11 account teams of political and nonprofit clients that raised over $25 million in cycle
- Supported business development, client onboarding, and firm marketing
- Crafted client-specific strategy, monitored pertinent deadlines, drove efficient processes
- Contributed to all phases of writing client’s fundraising appeals
Freelance Writer and Editor
09.2019 - Current
- Edited nonprofit internal documents and individual application essays
- Earned placements in over ten outlets for articles and book reviews
- Interviewed authors such as Rod Dreher, Ross Douthat, and Catherine Pakaluk
Hospitality Leader
Great American Restaurants
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Promoted to hospitality leader and dining room supervisor
- Ran shift meetings and tracked objectives in coordination with managers
Marketing Manager
Ambleside Schools International
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with member schools both domestic and international to meet sales goals
- Led improvement projects with IT consultants to transition educational database to SharePoint
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
The College of William And Mary
05-2020
Skills
- Adobe Suite for content creation
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Project Management in fast-paced setting
- Research on donors and policy
- Client-facing communications
- Fundraising strategy and execution
Timeline
Deputy Director, Member and Donor Relations
The Federalist Society
10.2025 - Current
Account Manager
HSP Direct
03.2024 - 10.2025
Hospitality Leader
Great American Restaurants
11.2021 - 06.2023
Marketing Manager
Ambleside Schools International
06.2020 - 04.2021
Freelance Writer and Editor
09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
The College of William And Mary