Kaitlyn McCarthy
Nashville,TN
Summary
A relationship driven professional who finds purpose in connecting people, building community, and creating meaningful impact. Energized by bringing people together across different walks of life and fostering spaces where individuals feel seen, valued, and supported without judgment. Grounded in communication, creativity, and intuition, with a deep belief that generosity and connection can change lives. Driven by work that inspires people to care, give, and be part of something bigger than themselves.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Coordinator
The Next Door Recovery
Nashville, TN
03.2025 - Current
- Lead fundraising, donor engagement, and strategic communications, building the relationships and resources that bring the mission to life. Cultivate a community of supporters invested in seeing women thrive through events, stewardship strategies, and intentional connection.
- Lead and steward TNDR’s Young Professionals Board, cultivating emerging leaders, strengthening engagement, and building a sustainable pipeline of future donors and advocates.
- Utilize storytelling, stewardship, and intentional follow-up to deepen donor relationships.
- Provide leadership in volunteer coordination, cultivating individual and group volunteers that deepen connection to the mission and enhance the client experience.
- Keep all backend fundraising data using DonorPerfect.
Project Manager
Double Diamond Marketing + Communications
Nashville, TN
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Designed and managed digital marketing assets for clients, including targeted e-blasts in Adobe
Illustrator sent via Mailchimp, custom websites and Meta advertisements and branded social media
content created in Photoshop and Lightroom. Coordinated video and photo shoots to ensure
cohesive brand storytelling.
• Led project management using Zoho Projects, maintaining direct communication with clients to
oversee timelines, deliverables and campaign execution. Worked closely with brands to develop and
refine marketing strategies, ensuring consistency across digital and print platforms.
Public Relations Intern
5 Minutes Media
Paris, France
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked for nonprofit youth media company centrally located in Paris to enlarge community
through all possible channels. Increased social media presence, launched crowdfunding
campaign, conducted content interviews, translated material and planned live events
throughout Paris.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2024
Skills
- Relational Leadership
- Donor Retention
- Strategic Fundraising
- Full-Cycle Event Planning & Execution
- Mission Driven Storytelling
Affiliations
- Nashville Junior Chamber of Commerce
- Mission Increase
- Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Accomplishments
- Total Raised in 2025: $3.1M vs. $2.2M Goal on two-person development team
- 2025 Fall Benefit Luncheon: $500K+ Single Event Revenue
- Every major campaign and event exceeded expectations, many executed with little to no budget through strategic partnerships and in-kind support.
- Full mortgage payoff of $1.5 million in 2026, marking a transformative milestone in the organization's future.
Timeline
Development Coordinator
The Next Door Recovery
03.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Double Diamond Marketing + Communications
09.2024 - 01.2025
Public Relations Intern
5 Minutes Media
05.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Auburn University