Tiffany Hampton

Seasoned nonprofit leader and CFRE-certified fundraising professional with experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, community engagement, fundraising, and operational management. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, and stakeholders to advance mission-driven initiatives and strengthen organizational impact. Demonstrated success in team leadership, project management, budget oversight, grant development, public communications, and partnership cultivation. Recognized for fostering inclusive environments, developing strategic solutions, and aligning programs and operations with organizational goals. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Communication to further strengthen expertise in leadership, organizational communication, and community-centered engagement.

Donor Engagement & Fundraising

• Contributed to a 36% increase in overall giving and expanded employee and alumni giving by over 50% from 2023–2025.
• Introduced the first-ever Mid-Year Appeal, generating over $2K in new donations.
• Led Giving Day 2025, raising $12,003 from 87 gifts, exceeding 2024’s inaugural campaign by 50% in total dollars.
• Collaboratively raised over $600K in gift revenue from 2023–2025, helping fund scholarships, program initiatives, and other college priorities that benefit students across all service regions.

Scholarship & Student Support

• Partnered with colleagues and Foundation board members to collaboratively establish multiple scholarships and funds: Albert-Chenault Scholarship, Brandon Robinson Communication Fund, Disaster Relief Fund, Gowns for Grads Fund, Ballard and Dorothy Honeycutt Scholarship, and Middlesboro Alumni & Friends Scholarship.
• Collaboratively launched online Emergency Assistance Request Form to provide timely support for students in need.

Diversity and Mental Health Support

• Served as Cumberland Campus Diversity Chair, leading diversity and inclusion initiatives while fostering engagement, collaboration, and a welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion by advocating for underserved populations and working collaboratively to remove barriers to participation, resources, and opportunity.
• Certified Mental Health First Aider, trained to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use concerns, or crisis situations while connecting them with appropriate resources and support services.

Community & Alumni Engagement

• Participated in Presidential Meet & Greets at Open Houses across multiple campuses, connecting with students, families, and donors.
• Transformed donor and alumni communications from minimal outreach to a consistent multi-platform strategy, including bi-monthly update letters, monthly e-newsletters, and social media campaigns, showcasing student and community impact while fostering early alumni engagement.
• Transitioned golf events from purely transactional fundraising to transformational, donor-focused experiences. Now emphasizing relationship-building, stewardship, and student engagement at each tournament. Golf events now strategically benefit students across all four service regions and strengthen regional donor relationships, broadening regional impact.

• Certified, CFRE
• Certified, Blackbaud Fundamentals — Raisers Edge NXT
• Member, CASE
• Member, AFP
• Member, Harlan County Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Pine Mountain Partnership