Missy Cuello-Remley
Sudbury,MA
Summary
Development leader specializing in fundraising and strategic donor cultivation, with a proven ability to forge lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and community partners. Successfully secured major gifts and orchestrated impactful campaigns that enhance philanthropic support for mission-driven organizations. Combines legal expertise with nonprofit leadership to drive revenue growth and foster long-term engagement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
New England Innovation Academy
Marlborough, MA
01.2021 - Current
- Serve as a relationship builder and ambassador, deepening ties with families and high-capacity donors through in-person engagement.
- Design strategic community, corporate, and postsecondary partnerships, and real-world learning experiences to elevate institutional visibility and value.
- Oversee NEIA NEXT, leading auxiliary programming with philanthropic potential in mind.
- Spearhead a speaker series to enhance institutional branding and donor engagement opportunities.
- Establish partnerships with postsecondary institutions to foster growth.
Assistant Director of Development
Goodnow Library Foundation
Sudbury, MA
03.2016 - 01.2021
- Led fundraising initiatives and personally cultivated relationships with top donors, including corporate and community leaders.
- Successfully raised funds for capital projects, including a new teen space, innovation lab, and children's room, aligning with donor interests.
- Executed targeted campaigns and hosted in-person events to engage donors and inspire giving.
- Wrote grants and developed creative engagement strategies tailored to affluent stakeholders
Deputy Assistant Public Defender
State of Connecticut
01.1996 - 11.2002
- Represented clients with clarity and strategic advocacy, a skill now used to represent institutional missions to potential donors
- Developed persuasive communication and relationship management skills under high-stakes conditions
Judicial Clerk for Justice Robert Berdon
Connecticut Supreme Court
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Conducted complex legal research and crafted judicial opinions, reflecting critical thinking and precision in communication
Press Office Associate
Christie's Auction House
New York, NY
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Managed media relations with high-profile clients and press, showcasing comfort working with elite clientele and discretion in communications
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Connecticut School of Law
Hartford, CT01-1995
JD Track for LLM -
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Rio Piedras, PR01-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics and Art History
Trinity College
Hartford, CT01-1991
Skills
- Major Gifts and Leadership Giving
- High-Net-Worth Donor Cultivation
- Community Engagement
- Parent and alumni Cultivation
- Strategic Fundraising Campaigns
- In-person donor meetings
- Event Planning and Execution
- Prospect Research and Stewardship
- Legal Analysis and Advocacy
- Board and Volunteer Relations
- Building Community Connections
Volunteer Experience
- Board of Trustees; Development Committee and Governance Committee Chair, The Parmenter Foundation
- Board of Trustee; Development Committee and Governance Committee Member, The Frederick Gunn School
- Family Advocate, Dana Farber Cancer Institute
- Member, Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Marlborough Rotary Club
- Member, WordPress Marlbrough Chapter
Timeline
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
New England Innovation Academy
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Development
Goodnow Library Foundation
03.2016 - 01.2021
Deputy Assistant Public Defender
State of Connecticut
01.1996 - 11.2002
Judicial Clerk for Justice Robert Berdon
Connecticut Supreme Court
01.1995 - 01.1996
Press Office Associate
Christie's Auction House
01.1991 - 01.1993
Juris Doctor -
University of Connecticut School of Law
JD Track for LLM -
University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics and Art History
Trinity College
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