Kimberly Lamb Elliott
Cypress,TX
Summary
Dynamic nonprofit executive and development leader with a strong record of raising multimillion-dollar funds and cultivating donor relationships. Successfully led strategic initiatives including major events and grant strategies that advance organizational missions and enhance community impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Development & Operations
Petra Cares
01.2025 - Current
- Lead all fundraising, development, marketing, and donor engagement efforts for a rapidly growing nonprofit serving youth aging out of the foster care system.
- Planned and executed annual gala events raising $649,000 in 2025 and over $1,000,000 in 2026.
- Launched and directed the organization’s first-ever golf tournament, hosting 175+ golfers and raising over $150,000.
- Managed grant strategy, writing, and submissions, securing foundational funding that supported program growth and expansion.
- Built and stewarded corporate and individual donor relationships, securing major gifts and establishing long-term partnerships.
- Oversaw marketing, social media, and website content, strengthening brand awareness and enhancing donor engagement.
- Implement policies, procedures, and systems to support organizational scaling and operational excellence.
- Support organizational growth strategy as Petra Cares expands to new cities.
Senior Leadership Team Director of Development
St. Dominic Village
04.2015 - 04.2024
- Raised $1.5 million annually through grants, events, and individual giving, driving capacity of two-person development office.
- Secured over $600,000 annually in grant funding.
- Led annual giving campaigns and coordinated multiple fundraising events, enhancing overall fundraising effectiveness.
- Increased donor engagement by 30% through strategic relationship-building initiatives.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders, fostering long-term support.
- Implemented a new donor database system, reducing costs by $22,000 annually.
Executive Director
Hunt with Heart
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed and executed virtual and in-person fundraising events generating over $150,000.
- Secured over $100,000 in grant funding.
- Guided team through program pivots, ensuring continued support for children with severe illnesses.
- Led organizational operations and fundraising strategy to adapt to challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.
Program & Development Director
Candlelighters
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Surpassed fundraising goals across all events, including golf tournaments and new fundraising concepts.
- Planned and executed large-scale events and family programs that fostered community engagement and support.
- Coordinated volunteers and young professionals group to enhance fundraising efforts and community involvement.
- Directed program and fundraising initiatives that provided essential support to families of children with cancer.
Education
BFA - Radio, Television and Film, Public Relations
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01-1993
Skills
- Fundraising Strategy
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Grant Writing
- Donor Relations
- Corporate Partnerships
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Board Relations
- Volunteer Management
- Marketing & Communications
Certification
- Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership, The George Foundation, 2018
- Rice University Nonprofit Leadership Program Certification Graduate, 2015
Timeline
Director of Development & Operations
Petra Cares
01.2025 - Current
Executive Director
Hunt with Heart
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Leadership Team Director of Development
St. Dominic Village
04.2015 - 04.2024
Program & Development Director
Candlelighters
02.2013 - 04.2015
BFA - Radio, Television and Film, Public Relations
Sam Houston State University