Cathryn Folkestad

Accomplished Operations Director with extensive experience at Conscious Alliance, a national hunger relief organization that leverages music, art, and community to address food insecurity. Recognized for excellence in fundraising and donor relations, with a proven ability to lead strategic initiatives that significantly enhance annual contributions and engage diverse stakeholders. Expertise in campaign strategy drives impactful outcomes and fosters collaborative success, building strong partnerships within the philanthropic community. Proficient in leveraging donor management systems and analytics to optimize engagement strategies. Experienced in leadership development, mentoring teams to achieve organizational goals. A background in collegiate athletics enriches fundraising efforts supporting student-athletes and university programs.

• Experienced in CRM and donor management systems, including Bloomerang, Network for Good and Sales Force
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Drive for efficient workflow and collaboration.
• Skilled in utilizing POS systems, including Shopify, Dip Jar, Square, Authorize, and Bloomerang, for seamless transaction processing and donor engagement.
• Proficient in event coordination tools such as Eventbrite, OneCause, ShowClix, and Network for Good.

Beekeeping | Camping | Pickleballer | Kickball Enthusiast | Soccer | Snowboarding | Music Lover |